tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post664169289271079736..comments2023-08-13T05:41:02.420-07:00Comments on The Soma Fab Blog: Soma Frame News for 2012Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-9676749259278701212012-02-06T09:09:35.717-08:002012-02-06T09:09:35.717-08:00The Double Cross looks GREAT in the new gun-metal ...The Double Cross looks GREAT in the new gun-metal blue matte: The perfect backdrop for black, silver, chrome & titanium components. <br /><br />The quality of the powder coat exceeds that of the ivory version IMO.<br /><br />Geez. I wish you hadn't gone and made the SAGA in my favorite frame color of all time! I see one being built in my future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-18065933079571820282012-01-25T17:14:41.895-08:002012-01-25T17:14:41.895-08:00One of your online vendors is listing a Smoothie a...One of your online vendors is listing a Smoothie available in the color gray. Is this a new color for 2012, and if so, can you post a link to pics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-40464703378064980082011-12-13T08:49:36.530-08:002011-12-13T08:49:36.530-08:00https://picasaweb.google.com/109723889069279801438...https://picasaweb.google.com/109723889069279801438/MyTouringBikes#5512390040454263586<br /><br />Good move re the 54cm Saga @ 700cChuck Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135578486955751337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-28255535984611596682011-11-16T21:03:23.184-08:002011-11-16T21:03:23.184-08:00I just read on your Tradesman blog post that they&...I just read on your Tradesman blog post that they're limited to only 20 frames initially?? Please tell me that they're not sold out already - I might have to run down to Box Dog to order one tomorrow. <br /><br />Will there be a second run of them?Adam A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01355379753990954904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-51009941741758705652011-11-15T14:39:48.008-08:002011-11-15T14:39:48.008-08:00Canti, disc, can't we all live together!!Canti, disc, can't we all live together!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-67715343488935297482011-11-14T18:24:10.398-08:002011-11-14T18:24:10.398-08:00have canti only frames for the canti people.
have...have canti only frames for the canti people.<br /><br />have disc only frames for those who want disc brakes.<br /><br />make them both with split stays or split right horizontal drop out for belt drive option. there is no downside to having belt drive as an option since no one has to use the belt drive if they don't want to. and the horizontal dropouts will also make the frames fixed, ss, rexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-40170778107565351392011-11-13T23:43:12.768-08:002011-11-13T23:43:12.768-08:00Here's what a V2 without canti bosses/cable gu...Here's what a V2 without canti bosses/cable guides looks like:<br />http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/TaiLee77/2011-07-09175126.jpg<br /><br />I bought the frameset knowing I was going to have braze-on's taken off and getting the bike repainted. Cost me about $250 extra for labor and powdercoat (two layers)...$300 if you count the VO fenders also powdercoated.<br /><br />If the bikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-64571574856497558962011-11-12T13:25:36.914-08:002011-11-12T13:25:36.914-08:00Analog 17" available soon? I want a Soma!!!!...Analog 17" available soon? I want a Soma!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-21072471629626293932011-11-10T19:01:02.089-08:002011-11-10T19:01:02.089-08:00any plans for belt drive compatibility? would be ...any plans for belt drive compatibility? would be a nice option especially if it doesn't negatively affect the frame/dropout...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-35569379788170403472011-11-10T08:42:17.449-08:002011-11-10T08:42:17.449-08:00Please keep the canti bosses. It's a great opt...Please keep the canti bosses. It's a great option. <br /><br />Who REALLY NEEDS disc brakes anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-63530180865068467892011-11-10T08:38:21.547-08:002011-11-10T08:38:21.547-08:00Great, thanks for the info and link!
Dave D.Great, thanks for the info and link!<br /><br />Dave D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-83761081939193148432011-11-09T13:15:11.555-08:002011-11-09T13:15:11.555-08:00Unfortunately no. Used it to take the kids around...Unfortunately no. Used it to take the kids around in. The family is bummed. I'll have to save up maybe for a green one. <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />EvanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-91291770510893881112011-11-09T11:26:24.231-08:002011-11-09T11:26:24.231-08:00@DaveD: I don't have any built bike photos yet...@DaveD: I don't have any built bike photos yet. The frame would look a little cleaner w/o the extra guides, but we've had many appreciate having the options to have both. If you follow this link you'll see one guys DCDC built up in different configurations. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rollisays/6071855705/in/set-72157622648777586/Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-44722610079406234732011-11-09T09:55:17.697-08:002011-11-09T09:55:17.697-08:00@Anonymous: 48, 58, and 60cm ES's will be back...@Anonymous: 48, 58, and 60cm ES's will be back in 2 months. All other sizes in stock.<br /><br />@Adam: Do you prefer permanent canti bosses or no bosses like the others. just wanna clarify.<br /><br />@Evan: Right out of your house. That sucks. Does homeowner's ins. cover it?Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-18321971791088707022011-11-08T12:17:58.744-08:002011-11-08T12:17:58.744-08:00Love the Saga best bike I ever had. Unfortunately...Love the Saga best bike I ever had. Unfortunately it was stolen out of my new house in Richmond, ca. I am one heartbroken guy. Anyone spots one in the east bay size 60/Brooks saddle black. Have to save for a new one. Please contact Evan 510-334-3093 esmith130@yahoo.com<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />EvanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-17074858190869882382011-11-08T12:10:25.931-08:002011-11-08T12:10:25.931-08:00And the ES'? Any word on when they'll be r...And the ES'? Any word on when they'll be restocked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-29526097625264029382011-11-07T14:33:22.721-08:002011-11-07T14:33:22.721-08:00+1 for the DC Disc with downtube shifters
-1 for ...+1 for the DC Disc with downtube shifters<br /><br />-1 for the "removable" canti bosses. Blech.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032467087960354497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-34786145593412767682011-11-07T13:28:09.924-08:002011-11-07T13:28:09.924-08:00Yeah, I like that trad band around the logo on the...Yeah, I like that trad band around the logo on the new blue DC, but I'll admit that I'm kinda bummed that there's no ivory in my size to consider...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-35363622872649561242011-11-07T12:39:34.125-08:002011-11-07T12:39:34.125-08:00Just wondering why the Double Cross DC also has ca...Just wondering why the Double Cross DC also has canti bosses. Seems like the frame would be much cleaner without them and folks wanting cantis could just get the regular version. I'm on the fence for a DC myself and want to go disc, but am not too stoked to have the unused cable guides and boss studs just sitting there. Do you have some photos of finished builds in the new color? best to you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-82424875302338516462011-11-07T11:41:20.832-08:002011-11-07T11:41:20.832-08:00No more Groove?!!!
I miss my old Groove. I'll...No more Groove?!!!<br /><br />I miss my old Groove. I'll have to pick one up before they're all gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-84473034384709342682011-11-07T10:52:21.789-08:002011-11-07T10:52:21.789-08:00I'm glad I got the double cross in Ivory! The ...I'm glad I got the double cross in Ivory! The gun metal blue is okay, but the ivory is just gorgeous. It really stands out as a beautiful frame.GeekGuyAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295251258659270861noreply@blogger.com