{"product_id":"homer","title":"Frame - A. Homer Hilsen 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e like sliding into a bathtub full of warm mac and cheese.\"—BSNYC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRivendell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A. HOMER HILSEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've called the Homer a \"country bike\" because it's between a too-skinny\/ techy modern road bike and a gonzo-bozo techy mountain bike. But if you ride on roads exclusively, it's a pure road bike, with no compromises. Its ability to fit tires to 43mm \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e fenders and a rack or two doesn't detract from its roadiness AT ALL. It is the most versatile, useful road bike we make or can even imagine.  I have two--one with Albatross bars, one with drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILT FOR: Any road, paved or gravel, and moderate fire trails. Light touring, with loads to 30lbs (or so). It's the most versatile road bike we make, and has been since we introduced it in 2006.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL WEATHER: Easily fendered, so you can ride it all year long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our-designed SILVER (brand) CrMo tubing in dimensions we see fit. Geometry is dialed, it rides like all Rivendells.  See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/RBW_Bicycle_Geometry_-_June_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJune 2026 geometry chart here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED HANDLEBARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drops, Albastache, Albatross, Choco, Billie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAKES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tektro R559s, Paul Centerpulls (the longer ones), and Yokozuna Long Reachers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIRE CAPACITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 43mm with fenders, 48mm without.  MINIMUM: 38mm. If you want to ride smaller than that, get a Roadini. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAZE-ONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e All you need for fenders and a variety of racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOAD-Carrying  CAPACITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 30 lbs. It depends on your weight, tire volume, pressure, and riding style.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIDER WEIGHT LIMIT?:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240lb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEAUTY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing held back. It's a gorgeous bike. The colors, the decals, all the details, the lugs, the crown, the BB shell. Every detail is smart and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLORS: HOMER BLUE, FOREST GREEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IT COMES WITH (WORTH AT LEAST $100):\u003c\/strong\u003e Headset, bottom bracket, and seat post (27.2mm). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 467px;\" height=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 9.39999px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003eSize (cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/kb_results.asp?ID=39\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMin. PBH\u003c\/a\u003e (cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e Standover*\u003cbr\u003ew\/ 43mm Tire\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003eTire Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e47.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e75.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e650b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e78.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e650b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e54.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e83.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e82\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e87.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e61.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.514%;\"\u003e94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.3084%;\"\u003e92.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.8785%;\"\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* closest approximation given the micro-variances in tire ages and diameters on different rims, different tire pressure, and tire wear. Standover is to the top of the middle of the top tube. If standover is 1cm or more less than PBH, then with shoes on you'll still have an inch of clearance. Standover height decreases with smaller tires, of course. So, for example, if your PBH is 82.4 and you're going to ride 33mm tires max, you could still fit a 54.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Don't be baffled by unfamiliar numbers or dimensions. We are happy to explain it to you IF you want to know, or to understand it, but the main point is, when you give us an accurate Pubic Bone Height, we can nail the size for you—whether you care to know the numbers or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGETTING STARTED ON A COMPLETE BIKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/build-options\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWe have a couple build packages here, all discounted $300 or so in return for letting us pick some of the stuff.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some considerations when you're thinking about how to build it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLEBARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drops, Albastache, Albatross, or Choco\u003c\/span\u003e. They're all good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIFTERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e With drop bars: You probably know what you like. With Albastache, use bar-end shifters, indexed or friction. With Albatross bars, same—bar-end shifters. They leave maximum hand-space in front of the brake levers. Choco bars, use bar-enders or thumbies, or one of each. The Grant Special position (see photos) for the rear shifter is unbeatable, but it doesn't index, and is probably too far out for most people, although it is functionally, ergonomically, the best I\/Grant have ever tried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEELS \u0026amp; TIRES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you weigh under 140lb and won't load it up and want it super-zippy, get Rich here to build you some light wheels on rims at least 24mm wide. Ride light tires, but there's no reason to go skinnier than 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want all-around versatile wheels and you weigh a normal amount, ride Atlas rims and 40mm to 48mm tires with a road-like tread. There are plenty, and we're happy to pick 'em for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEARING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you have a bike now, you'll have some idea of the gears you need to get up the local hills. Single, double, or triple rings up front—they all work and make sense. Some ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle: 38 to 42t ring?   Double: 42 x 26 or 30; or 38 x 24.  Triple: 44 x 34 x 24. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDERAILERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performance is unrelated to price. Shimano's best-designs are the low-priced Altus and Acera. Any SunRace, MicroShift, or Shimano derailer will be super, just make sure (have us make sure!) it works with the shifter, chain, and gearing. If, as a matter of principle, you want the most expensive derailers, that's fine, and the bike is worthy of them. But they won't shift better than cheap ones, and often they don't look even as good. Don't sweat derailers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe A. 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If your actual shipping price is more, we will reach out to you for an additional payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/shipping\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease have your LBS or a competent mechanic align the rear derailer hanger before building. Otherwise, it's good to go. If you plan on using a loose ball bottom bracket, you should face the BB shell. Cartridge? Don't worry about it. Call us with questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: courier new; font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" face=\"courier new\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"khx","offers":[{"title":"47.5 \/ Homer Blue","offer_id":12304066314351,"sku":"f-25hh-475-b","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"47.5 \/ Dark Green","offer_id":42961999134831,"sku":"f-25hh-475-g","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"51 \/ Homer Blue","offer_id":12304066347119,"sku":"f-25hh-51-b","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"51 \/ Dark Green","offer_id":42961999167599,"sku":"f-25hh-51-g","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"54.5 \/ Homer Blue","offer_id":12304066379887,"sku":"f-25hh-545-b","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"54.5 \/ Dark Green","offer_id":42961999200367,"sku":"f-25hh-545-g","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"58 \/ Homer Blue","offer_id":12304066412655,"sku":"f-25hh-58-b","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"58 \/ Dark Green","offer_id":42961999233135,"sku":"f-25hh-58-g","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"61.5 \/ Homer Blue","offer_id":12304066445423,"sku":"f-25hh-615-b","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/greenhomer-4.jpg?v=1745512042","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/homer","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}