tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post6990637429792403631..comments2023-08-13T05:41:02.420-07:00Comments on The Soma Fab Blog: Soma Mixte FrameUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-28887578730723558242009-02-09T17:31:00.000-08:002009-02-09T17:31:00.000-08:00Todd: Thanks for the question. There exists more e...Todd: Thanks for the question. There exists more efficient ways to build a mixte/step-thru. We were after the traditional double top tube look. Without that I hesitate to call it a bike a 'mixte'. It becomes just a step-thru. We were after nostalgia. <BR/><BR/>The downtube is 31.8mm, so I think we add a little stiffness there, but it isn't going to be as stiff as a Soma Smoothie ES frame. Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-4180041245835809012009-02-08T19:34:00.000-08:002009-02-08T19:34:00.000-08:00Someone a bit back asked about the flex on this fr...Someone a bit back asked about the flex on this frame. <BR/><BR/>I'm considering buying one to replace our family kid hauler -- an old Panasonic made Schwinn Le Tour II that was stolen. (boo!) I loved that Schwinn as it was a mixte style; but had a single top tube and was built a little stouter and was without the flex I've suffered on other mixte frames I've ridden. <BR/><BR/>I'd love to buyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-68290935105166002752009-02-08T16:36:00.000-08:002009-02-08T16:36:00.000-08:00my wife just went crazy when i showed her this. he...my wife just went crazy when i showed her this. her crap ss conversions' days are numbered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-53056037001422743322009-02-05T20:04:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:04:00.000-08:00Pearlescent Dk Purple for the second run!!! [or b...Pearlescent Dk Purple for the second run!!! <BR/> [or black with purple metal-flake.]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-4737314095965915592009-01-28T07:37:00.000-08:002009-01-28T07:37:00.000-08:00I think a forest green would be really effective c...I think a forest green would be really effective color on this bikeAustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350062457056709504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-37113887056842874252009-01-07T05:27:00.000-08:002009-01-07T05:27:00.000-08:00did the Buena Vista disappear or are they yet to a...did the Buena Vista disappear or are they yet to arrive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-28152055969249375952008-10-01T16:52:00.000-07:002008-10-01T16:52:00.000-07:00How about either a graphite or a chocolate for the...How about either a graphite or a chocolate for the second run? (Chocolate with cream details would be fantastic.)AVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381088586117966689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-1479935561701692482008-09-28T22:42:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:42:00.000-07:00This would be a great tourer with its stiffer rear...This would be a great tourer with its stiffer rear end and step through frame.<BR/><BR/>when my orange bike bites it, I might pick thi up.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324359864519589375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-20331392934355845672008-09-13T18:48:00.000-07:002008-09-13T18:48:00.000-07:00Orders already placedAre orders already placed eff...Orders already placed<BR/><BR/>Are orders already placed effected by the delay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-63743992137048949232008-09-08T15:13:00.000-07:002008-09-08T15:13:00.000-07:00The limited run with the chromed lugs sounds posit...The limited run with the chromed lugs sounds positively amazing. Any idea on release date for that one, even approximate? And what about prices? Can you give us a ballpark estimate (fully realizing prices are on the rise on the manufacturing end)?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for keeping mixtes alive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-90087463351453997472008-08-28T19:10:00.000-07:002008-08-28T19:10:00.000-07:00I have a Kogswell Mixte, built up (by me) as a sin...I have a Kogswell Mixte, built up (by me) as a single speed in Feb / Mar 2006. I have logged 9000 km since mid-June 2006, commuting and weekend riding. I love this bike and I recommend the mixte it to anyone who loves to ride. I built it up with components that fit, including drop bars. Don't get hung up on the details - get it, build it, ride it. Thanks, SOMA, for picking up on this - I Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391003155428020625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-51661053816133623312008-08-09T11:14:00.000-07:002008-08-09T11:14:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-91288757010823891282008-07-30T13:16:00.000-07:002008-07-30T13:16:00.000-07:00Personally, the threadless fork kills it for me. I...Personally, the threadless fork kills it for me. I'd prefer threaded 1" for use with the Nitto technomic or lugged stem. Besides, a 650b bike begs for threaded. I'm not against threadless altogether (lest you think I'm a luddite) just not on this bike.<BR/><BR/>cheers,<BR/>ChadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061760920802240348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-73913619757786601322008-07-10T13:26:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:26:00.000-07:00So there's a prototype out, why no photos on your ...So there's a prototype out, why no photos on your site yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-42228411599377895812008-06-15T20:45:00.000-07:002008-06-15T20:45:00.000-07:00This is great! a lot of us gals have managed to fi...This is great! a lot of us gals have managed to find older mixtes which fit us nicely but have funky old gearing, heavy wheels, and well, they're old. I think there is a market for this type of bike. but white? ew. I prefer bright colors although I know a lot of others who prefer black, grey and white.<BR/>maybe a non-color and a colored model?<BR/>good luck!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062266088887216663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-57951704864601403142008-06-03T17:37:00.000-07:002008-06-03T17:37:00.000-07:00For those wanting to get on a "waiting list", just...For those wanting to get on a "waiting list", just ask your local shop to back order one with Merry Sales or one of our other distributors. We are thinking these may be ready for sale Aug. 1! I said MAYBE.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-11424227864180816332008-05-17T09:36:00.000-07:002008-05-17T09:36:00.000-07:00I want one. I'd also like to know if there is a w...I want one. I'd also like to know if there is a waiting list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-88593595085548647502008-05-09T10:31:00.000-07:002008-05-09T10:31:00.000-07:00Yay! Great news this bike. I strongly second the...Yay! Great news this bike. I strongly second the mid-stay brake-mount recommendation. I'm down with the sporty geo, but you might consider doing a second fork (high-raker/lower-trail) fork, which would be more chill, and would also complement the front-rack-chic that's going around these days. The fork could be compatible with your other frames (Smoothie ES whatever the lugged one is called),Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601092971406547119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-119547890136953092008-05-07T15:59:00.000-07:002008-05-07T15:59:00.000-07:00Yes, I think this bike will be in high demand. I ...Yes, I think this bike will be in high demand. I know for me, I am waiting to get one. I am short, 4'10" and I want a step through bike for my soon to be sunset years. But I want one that has some performance to it. This looks to the answer....Is there a way to get on a waiting list?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-27049801239345477022008-05-07T11:50:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:50:00.000-07:00Is there really a demand for this style bike? I th...Is there really a demand for this style bike? I thought they went out of style in the 70s? How much? Does Soma think its really going to sell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-43233094037188606712008-05-06T00:36:00.000-07:002008-05-06T00:36:00.000-07:00Please Please Please do the rear brake cable routi...Please Please Please do the rear brake cable routing to the middle stays, and put the brake bridge on same. Y'all probably already got that down, but just making sure.Ethan Labowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149378864023260471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-57564064374319912332008-05-02T18:15:00.000-07:002008-05-02T18:15:00.000-07:00I would like to see a shorter top tube on the smal...I would like to see a shorter top tube on the small frames. 52 is still 700C wheel thinking. It could easily be 50cm with 26" wheels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-43301111340940477962008-04-29T10:15:00.000-07:002008-04-29T10:15:00.000-07:00Beth: Frames you can buy are 4 months, if everythi...Beth: Frames you can buy are 4 months, if everything goes to plan. First run is only 60 though.<BR/><BR/>drChase: that's a negatory on the 60mm. It will fit 38's I think, but is designed for 32's. <BR/><BR/>jerry: naked frames?...intriguing idea. unlikely, but I'll look into it.<BR/><BR/>andrew: the smallest frame is going to have 42cm ST and 52cm effective TT.<BR/><BR/>jphillip: threadless forksStanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-28056305793533760342008-04-28T15:34:00.000-07:002008-04-28T15:34:00.000-07:00I love the idea of a modern mixte frame, I have be...I love the idea of a modern mixte frame, I have been thinking of how to build my wife up a mixte but always get stuck when it comes to components. This would alow me to use modern stuff with a frame design that my wife would find useful. Is the fork threadless or no? Thanks Soma!J Phillip Zweifelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459199189439876383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-43524373968780762022008-04-23T15:48:00.000-07:002008-04-23T15:48:00.000-07:00How fat a tire? I'd like to be able to run a 60mm...How fat a tire? I'd like to be able to run a 60mm tire (Big Apple) on a bike like that.dr2chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320828055999939449noreply@blogger.com