Riv's A. Homer Hilsen was created in 2005 with the intention of filling the gap between race-only road bikes and mountain bikes. A. Homer Hilsen marked the start of the term Country Bike and the philosophy attached to it.
The Homer is at home on any road, paved or unpaved. Mind you, your max tire size is 45mm so it may not exactly be ideal for some single track, but I reckon it'd do it better than most others that share the same clearances. Take it on tour or your next brevet, the A. Homer Hilsen will keep you up to speed on the roads and handle the rough stuff when the time comes.
Build Notes:
Each frame comes with a FSA Duron headset (No spacers), a 110mm square taper bottom bracket pre-installed, and a 27.2 seat post.
The 47.5 & 51cm Homers takes a 650b/27.5" wheel set.
The 54.5, 58, 61.5, and 64cm Homers all take 700c/29" wheels.
Max tire clearance is 45mm no matter the wheel size.
Takes a side or center pull brake, such as the Dia Compe Long Reach Centerpulls or the BRS-202 if you want a side pull.
Standovers (with 40mm tire):
47.5cm (650b)
74.9cm
51cm (650b)
78.4cm
54.5cm (700c)
82.8cm
58cm (700c)
86.6cm
61.5cm (700c)
88.6cm
64cm (700c)
91.3cm
Here is a link to it's page on the Riv site for more info.
Details:
Handmade in Taiwan using Heat Treated Chromoly
Lugged Construction
Colors- Light-ish Blue
Sizes- 47.5cm | 51cm | 54.5cm | 58cm | 61.5cm | 64cm
Head Tube Diameter- 1" (Threaded Steerer)
Bottom Bracket- 68mm English (BSA) Threaded
Fork Spacing- 9x100mm QR
Rear End Spacing- 9x135mm QR
Seat Post Diameter- 27.2mm
