Soma

[flydhest]

Anyone ever ride a SOMA Fabrications bike? Curious about feed back, especially the cross bike.

I am thinking of something for riding trail, attaching a trailer to take the little one around through the park, some riding on the canal towpath, and possible a cross race or two in the fall, but not much (if any) serious racing. The brand name holds a certain nerdy allure for me, so I was curious what they were like.

[oldpotatoe]

Anyone ever ride a SOMA Fabrications bike? Curious about feed back, especially the cross bike.

Sold some. Nicely made, better tubing(Tange) than Surly, IMHO. Fewer models but overall, nice, well made, not expensive.

[bigflax925]

I had a Double Cross and now a Mini Velo, which is a blast to ride.

Like Peter said, they have better tubing than the comparable Surly. A little more lively feel than the Cross Check. Decent quality: on par with my Surlys.

I think a DC would suit your purposes just fine. If I had to buy another I'd get the disk brake DC.

[bobswire]

I've built up a few for friends and sell, really like them. Good bang for the buck.


Soma Smoothie
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ehyPNPYnF98/TZ5hBtQ7IgI/AAAAAAAABv8/DfkjJ2FDfaU/s576/DSC01050.jpg
Soma Double Cross
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tZZa4l655ro/TZ5jtH-iL9I/AAAAAAAABwk/f_1qgucce7E/s640/DSC00921.jpg

[Mr Cabletwitch]

I've had a few and loved each of them. They really can't be beat for the price.

[AngryScientist]

nice looking build on that double cross bob.

[4Rings6Stars]

I'll let you know after this weekend!

I'm currently building up my new (to me) 09 Double Cross DC and just got in the final parts to finish the build today. Welds / overall build quality look very good for the pricepoint.

I'm switching out the Record shifters for Chorus alloy, Avid BB7 brakes came in the mail yesterday, still hoping for a Deore XT rd. Will have rack and fenders and be my commuter and hopefully overnight light(ish) tourer.

Here is how it sits now (iphone picures only for now... :crap: )

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww335/telepciaka/photo1-4.jpg

[tsarpepe]

Three things sitting there!

[thwart]

Obviously the cats love the discs...

[bobswire]

Another (newer to the line up) is a Soma Saga built for hauling/touring.
http://somafab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introducing-soma-saga.html
http://i42.tinypic.com/i5dstt.jpg

4Rings, I think you are really going to like it, great all rounder and love the disc option.

Angry Scientist thanks, that was sold to a college prof. who really really loves it.

[handsomerob]

Sold some. Nicely made, better tubing(Tange) than Surly, IMHO. Fewer models but overall, nice, well made, not expensive.

Good feedback...

I had a cross check for a while and that 4130 feels bombproof.. which also means it loses a little regarding the ride. I had a Davidson with Tange Prestige that rode much nicer.

I am considering the Soma Saga with Tange... and the 2012 now will have a 700c option for the 54cm... and will be available in British Racing Green. :banana:

http://somafab.blogspot.com/

[handsomerob]

Another (newer to the line up) is a Soma Saga built for hauling/touring.
http://somafab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introducing-soma-saga.html
http://i42.tinypic.com/i5dstt.jpg

4Rings, I think you are really going to like it, great all rounder and love the disc option.

Angry Scientist thanks, that was sold to a college prof. who really really loves it.

posted the same time about the same bike... and then edited the posts to add links to pic. I like the way you think :)

[bobswire]

posted the same time about the same bike... and then edited the posts to add links to pic. I like the way you think :)

I noticed that, thinking of changing my handle to handsomebob but then I'd have to live up to it. :beer:

[fourflys]

I'll let you know after this weekend!

I'm currently building up my new (to me) 09 Double Cross DC and just got in the final parts to finish the build today. Welds / overall build quality look very good for the pricepoint.

I'm switching out the Record shifters for Chorus alloy, Avid BB7 brakes came in the mail yesterday, still hoping for a Deore XT rd. Will have rack and fenders and be my commuter and hopefully overnight light(ish) tourer.

Here is how it sits now (iphone picures only for now... :crap: )

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww335/telepciaka/photo1-4.jpg


good choice on the BB7's... I know you were wanting to keep the price down, but you'll infinitely happier with the 7's...

nice looking bike!

[Birddog]

I've had a Double Cross for about 4 years. They are nice bikes maybe best bang for the buck out there. As others have said, better tubing than Surly and some others comparably priced. I've had that thing on some pretty gnarly single track too, but mostly just use it for more leisurely rides and gravel roads.

[regularguy412]

Soma Delancey fixie/single speed here. Nice bike. Tange Prestige tubing for the frame , Tange Infinity tubing for the fork. Ride and handling is very predictable. One of the main reasons I purchased it was that its geometry very closely resembles my Serotta CSi. Main difference that I had to get used to is the BB is approx. 1.5 cm higher than the CSi, so the center of gravity is a bit different.

I bought the frame and fork new for under $600, as I recall.

Mike in AR:beer:

[Toddtwenty2]

I've got a Saga. The frame was very well thought out. I like the taller, sturdy head tube for touring, The welds are very nicely done, and the braze-ons are very sturdy. I'm a big fan of Soma for the money. Mine is a great bike.

[Frankwurst]

I'm still waiting for a Speedster to show up in my size so I can try one out. :beer:

[henrypretz]

Somewhat off topic, but my CIII is sporting a Soma Townsend seat bag.
60/40 hemp/cotton blend. It's the best seat bag I've used.
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/townsend-seatbag

http://www.somafab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/townsendstd-blk1-370x300.jpg

[Marcusaurelius]

I had the soma double cross and it was a good bike to ride. I did find the head tube a little too tall for me. My propad's shorter head tube and lower bottom bracket worked better for me.

[DRietz]

Here's mine:

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8734/img1590xg.jpg

[Fishbike]

Here's mine:

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8734/img1590xg.jpg

Very nice rig but how did that seatpost and stem end up on there? They are worth more than the frame.

[DonH]

A friend of mine had a Soma Smoothie. I rode it a few times and think its a pretty nice riding frame at a bargain price. Another guy I know has the Soma 26" wheeled mountain bike (forgot the name) and loves it.

[DRietz]

Very nice rig but how did that seatpost and stem end up on there? They are worth more than the frame.

Blem items, and old designs at that. Helps to know an ex-Moots employee.

Everybody always mentions the stem and seatpost. They're just jealous.

[bobswire]

Somewhat off topic, but my CIII is sporting a Soma Townsend seat bag.
60/40 hemp/cotton blend. It's the best seat bag I've used.
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/townsend-seatbag

http://www.somafab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/townsendstd-blk1-370x300.jpg

Yep, I have one on my Jeff Richmond, kinda hard to tell from this shot.

http://i42.tinypic.com/fysg8.jpg

[Rada]

I picked up a 2009 NOS Smoothie ES frame this fall for cheap and built it up to be a long distance rig. Could not be happier with how it turned out.

[hockeybike]

Built a soma double cross as a commuter for a friend and he loves it. Great frames and you can do a bunch with them. Also, the pearl white paint job with the soma lugged crown fork looks GREAT.

[BobbyJones]

Here's my Smoothie ES in touring mode.

I'd buy another one and I don't hesitate to recommend the brand.


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2684/5810403485_c313ea1265_b.jpg

[bigflax925]

Here's my Mini Velo. I can't say enough good things about this one!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/bigflax925/Bikes/Soma%20Mini%20Velo/a0e2bf75.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/bigflax925/Bikes/Soma%20Mini%20Velo/e977ca4f.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/bigflax925/Bikes/Soma%20Mini%20Velo/0580aa4a.jpg

[Bob Ross]

Here's my Mini Velo.


What the...?!?!?

What is that thing? Are you sure it's not a Mini Bello?
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-hOK2cBXd0EPdGggfSDWEqPbfYq8wMNeCrM8FPeZz-8nxptpXoGeHpX2pfg

[ORMojo]

We've had a number of Somas over the years (and Soma components/accessories) and I agree with all of the above positive comments regarding quality, value, ride, etc.

This is the only Soma currently in the house - my wife's SS - but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if it fit the bill.

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/ORMojo1/P1000109.jpg

[William]

I don't know about their frames, but there drop bars are shaped nice and bullet proof.

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/drop-bars.jpg






William