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    digdug
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    After stalking this bike on Craigslist for an embarrassingly long time, I finally decided that it was stupid to keep looking at this bike and I should just buy it. I contacted the seller last night and we negotiated what I thought was a fair price for what the bike is and how it’s equipped. I took the kids on an adventure this morning and took the drive an hour north to pick it up.

    I spent most of my mountain biking years on steel frames, and pooh-poohed the notion of ever owning an aluminum bike. Yet, since the first bass boat painted Homegrowns hit the market in the mid 90s, I have wanted one. Today finally became the day.

    The bike is a 19″ (why did they measure these to the top of the seat tube?) Homegrown Pro from 2000, with a mix of XTR and XT components, as well as Hayes hydraulic discs. The Thomson stem, carbon Easton bars, Rock Shox SID and suspension seat post were nice period-correct additions, as well.

    What threw me off are the upsized 27.5/650b wheelset with 47c WTB semi-slicks. I fully aniticipated pulling the tires for a set of 26″ Schwalbes that I had in my stash. A nice surprised, even though the rear wheel needs to have the spokes tightened up a bit. 

    I love the bike. The fit, the color, the ride, the look… everything. Sure, it’s not bassboat, but it sure it pretty—and it’s SOOOOO light. I think with a proper seatpost and a lightweight wheelset and tires, this thing is going to be a fantastic trail fighter. I can’t wait to get back to the trails out here.

     

    digdug

    #5618
    livernose
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    Nice looking ride. The 650b wheels are a cool upgrade.

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