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11-13-2022, 04:51 PM
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opinions on the new Soma smoothie HP?
Soma just released a new version of the smoothie, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.
Seems to have nice tubing, but some of the details feel oddly chunky for a sleek bike, particularly the replaceable dropouts. Thoughts? https://somafab.blogspot.com/2022/08...otein.html?m=1 https://www.somafab.com/archives/pro...endurance-road 
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11-13-2022, 05:17 PM
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It says the are modular drop outs. Does that mean the offer a drop out with track ends or sliding drop outs? If so i kinda like that versatility but yeah it takes away some of the sleakness. But on a more utility kinda bike it has its place imo. The do it all bike that never works for bike geeks but its still kinda nice in theory
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#3
11-13-2022, 05:25 PM
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I think it fits the current Soma brand well. Soma bicycles strike me as nicer versions of a Surly. I once read a great description of Surly as frames that are essentially adapter kits for whatever crap you happen to have in your garage to build a bike out of. Soma fits that description too, with slightly nicer designs and paint, and somewhat more practical geometry.
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11-13-2022, 07:48 PM
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I find the dropouts and headtube clunky, but the former at least is for backwards compatibility so that's a big benefit. Otherwise I think the bike looks ok, certainly better than a lot of other stuff on the market.
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11-13-2022, 07:55 PM
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I think it looks decent, and agree with some of the above sentiment as it relates to versatility. A slightly more utilitarian bike for the more or less sporty types. Dropouts look fine for adaptability, kind of clutch depending on how many adaptors are available. I’ve always liked 44mm that on bikes, But can understand it doesn’t fit everyone’s aesthetics or every bikes aesthetic for that matter.
Why not, a more well balanced and decent riding bike that could more or less to everything decently. I dig that, but also, I’d rather have a bike that does a thing or two really well. The real reason I posted; what really got me was the fork that can accept both rim brake calipers and flat moon disc. HUH
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11-14-2022, 12:50 AM
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Doesn't seem very relaxed when compared to many road bikes from a lot of brands right now. ...I chose a 60 because I always look at the largest size.
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#8
11-14-2022, 12:56 AM
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- I doubt this is light, in spite of the tubing upgrade. - an aluminum fork steerer is kinda lame if this is a high performance concept. 'We use Prestige Japan tubing to keep it ought and then totally negate that with a heavier than necessary fork.' - the 44mm heat tube looks huge on the smaller frame. A tapered head tube would transition better. - modular dropouts don't bother me. Versatility is a Soma trademark. - bold move to use Sensah drivetrain components on the marketing materials.
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#9
11-14-2022, 03:41 AM
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That's very light for a production steel disc bike, especially given the beercan headtube. The fork is a downer but as good as the frame appears it would be fit for a full-carbon upgrade. 55cm All-City Zig Zag is 2120g frame and ~680g fork.
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#10
11-14-2022, 09:03 AM
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The modular dropouts only seem to allow swapping between TA and QR, and different disc mounts. Doesn't seem that useful given the fork?
https://www.merrysales.com/shop/long...pout#attr=1474 https://www.merrysales.com/shop/long...pout#attr=4762 Overall seems like a nice frame though. Could be an an interesting upgrade path if you've got an existing rim brake group, and want to try disks eventually.
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11-14-2022, 09:18 AM
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11-14-2022, 10:23 AM
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Had a look since 700x32 + fenders is my sweet spot right now. Could not find a picture of the bike in 58 or 60cm, which changes the look of the head tube. Unclear if there is top tube cable routing support for the rear rim brake option. And interesting there's only 4mm difference in reach from 56 to 60cm frames.
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11-14-2022, 10:49 AM
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I'm surprised there isn't a pivoting SS dropout available. Without that, what's the point?
Alloy steerer fork is lame. I assume that's a cost saver. I'm beginning to realize my next bike(s) will have to be custom/boutique because everything seems to have pointy elbows.
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11-14-2022, 11:55 AM
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And 250-300g could be cut off the fork with a swap, though thats $500+/- and you lose the color match. Pretty neat to see its not a hidden boat anchor.
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