Homegrown Converted to 700c with new alternate Hayes 22mm Adapter

[bikeric]

Huh.  I totally didn’t know those existed.  Should work fine.

Yikes on the 2000 model though.  I am working on an adapter just for those bikes as the seat stay runs lower than the older models (or maybe just on smaller frames?).

[reidar]

Ack, I’m a bit scared now. :/ Here’s the angle of my Homegrown… Hopefully that’s enough clearance to fit..

[bikeric]

Don’t be scared.  It DOES look like you will have plenty of room.  If it doesn’t fit, just send it back for a full refund.

[BLKHG2019]

It fits…. don’t use the button style bolts….

[Ridgerunner401]

Both my 2000s have a clamshell mount.  It won’t permit any rotation. I tried two bricks and with a 180 or 200 rotor it may work.

[Ridgerunner401]

180 rotor… 

[bikeric]

If you’re certain the 180mm rotor clears the frame then I can make a single piece adapter that stacks up like that.

[reidar]

Update, I was able to fit my XT calipers on, but required a bit of filing on both the chainstay and the actual bracket to get it to sit flush, and also be at the right angle.

 

Thanks Eric!

 

[Ridgerunner401]

Flat adapter worked on 180mm rotor ..  

[bikeric]

Thanks for the info and the pics!!  I’ll get a couple made out of stainless steel and gold plated right away!!  If you don’t like the gold plating you can always paint them black.  The gold will be similar to the color you see here.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/I25NnX0.jpg[/img]

[dyebhai]

@bikeeric, if you’re getting those printed from the same place I do, (and I bet you are) that gold plating comes off easily with some Barkeeper’s Friend. This was an unfortunate, untintentional lesson for me.

[Ridgerunner401]

Thanks!!! Let me know if u need more $$

 

They can just be silver – the second bike is black and red.

[FrankenSchwinn]

Finally got to use the adapter. Fits with a hair to spare. Great design.

[zuren]

So I’m new to the forum and trying to gain an understanding of all the models and features of Homegrowns.

Am I understanding correctly that the bike in the original post is a 1998 hardtail with the 22mm disc brake mount?  I went to the “Homegrown Models” page trying to get more info but I’m not seeing a hardtail with the disc brake mount until the 2000 model year.  Just curious if this 1998 frame was special?

Thanks!

[bikeric]

Very good catch!!  I guess the blue frame in question is actually a 1999 “Pro” model.  Not a Factory, but it did have the 22mm Hayes disc brake mount.  

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