NBD + Questions About Serial Number/Manufacturer

Anthony Davila

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Sep 26, 2024, 1:41:43 AM9/26/24

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I recently bought a used 54 cm Homer Hilsen (SN: D11009) and it finally came in today! I have some questions though since it seems like the seller is not sure of the manufacturer and year it was made. Are there any telltale signs for these things? I could call Rivendell and ask, but it seems like they don't keep record of serial numbers with info (which I read from someone else's post here). Let me know if you have any info and here are some pictures!

Anthony Davila

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Sep 26, 2024, 1:42:24 AM9/26/24

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Oops format got messed up my bad!

Ryan

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Sep 26, 2024, 6:38:28 AM9/26/24

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Oh there's your Homer...nice.

D11009 9th model in 2011 and D is for April . I know current Homers are made in Taiwan but earlier ones were made in Waterford Wisconsin ; I don't know if Toyo made some. Cyclofiend et al maybe could tell you. Looks like it's in great shape; original owner really looked after it.

Link to Waterford serial numbers...because I think Waterford made your Homer

https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/

Cute cat !

Ryan

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Sep 26, 2024, 6:52:37 AM9/26/24

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oops 9th model in April

Anthony Davila

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Sep 26, 2024, 1:44:41 PM9/26/24

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Hey Ryan, thanks for the info and the link. That's pretty cool that Waterford likely made my Homer!

Yeah the owner was in Nevada and said he kept it in a room for a couple of years, almost like a time capsule. It looks brand new to be honest.

Anthony Davila

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Sep 26, 2024, 1:52:28 PM9/26/24

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Oh and my cat Theo says thanks! He was excited in the last pic for sure!

RichS

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Sep 27, 2024, 1:06:08 PM9/27/24

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Anthony, congratulations on your Homer. The classic lines of the Waterford built models. . .so nice. Enjoy the ride.

Best,

Rich in ATL

Anthony Davila

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Sep 27, 2024, 4:01:22 PM9/27/24

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Hey Rich, thank you!! Hope everything's all good from the hurricane that was headed your way. I'm in Gainesville so we got hit last night, but didn't lose power or have any issues.

R Shannon

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Sep 27, 2024, 8:45:19 PM9/27/24

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You’re welcome Anthony. Glad you came through the storm unscathed. 12” - 13” of rain here over 24 hours. Fortunately the winds weren’t as powerful as predicted.

Have a good weekend!

Best,

Rich in ATL

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