The ES (formerly the "Smoothie ES") is an awesome multi-purpose road frame. While it may not have as quick moves as our Smoothie, it is plenty fun. And what you may give up in race talent, you gain much in other ways.
- More stability on speedy downhills
- Steers straight w/o much rider input, which is why it is a great long distance bike
- Ability to take 32c tires, which really can smooth out rough pavemint and reduce fatigue
- More room for fenders
- Enough room for smaller panniers (I use grocery panniers on mine)
Distributors should be getting theirs in a couple of weeks.
Read unsolicited reviews of the ES and other Soma frames here.
Wow. Gorgeous. 64cm for me please.
ReplyDeleteSome online SmoothieES reviews indicate no fender/mudguard eyelets on seat-stay and chain-stay bridges. I am in UK, fenders are essential equipment for year-round commuting. Has this omission been amended? Cheers, t
ReplyDeleteGreat news. Any chance in seeing one built up?
ReplyDeleteMy blue ES has been a great bike. The geometry is perfect. Sorry to see the blue color go, but the red is equally nice.
ReplyDeleteI just finished building out my new 64CM red Smoothi ES using 9 speed 105, Ultegra and DA components. The frame soaks up rough roads better than any frame I've ever sat on. She's a beauty!!
ReplyDeleteTymB: The ES has always allowed for fender mounting...just not the threaded hole type Honjos like better.
ReplyDeleteJim: Let's see pictures when you have them.
Somacisco, how do I attach a JPG of my bike to my post?
ReplyDeleteFor an interestingly built up ES -- view here
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/somafab/4743221846/in/photostream/
Jim: Don't know if you can post to the blog. Just e-mail the pix to us somainfo(at)somafab.com
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