2013 Frame News - Double Cross Disc

We have finally discontinued the Double Cross DC, which had sported  both disc brake and canti brake mounts and have moved on to a disc only Double Cross. We are calling the new color "Old Gold". Despite being gold, it isn't at all gaudy. We wanted it to look like gold that has faded after years in the sun. The canti-only "traditional" model is still quite popular and will still be made (no color change for that).
- Lightweight and resilient Tange Prestige double-butted heat-treated CrMo steel front triangle; butted and tapered CrMo rear stays
- Clearance for 700 x 38c tires with fenders (42c w/o fenders)
- Compatible with old school downtube shifters
- Optional matching straight blade fork available
- Sizes: 42 to 62 and 66cm

Available in most sizes late December 2012.
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It begins

Griffon & Howle Rando Broom

Griffon & Howle Rando Broom, originally uploaded by Lovely Bicycle!.

It's important to get your wind resistance down on long rides. And don't forget to hydrate.

Forever is a long time

They told you you'd regret it, but you went and did it anyway.

Via http://www.oneononebike.com/category/blog

Rivbike.com9-7-12

Rivbike.com9-7-12, originally uploaded by rivbike.

Go Giants!

It's that time of year again!

Show your team pride with these SF cycling caps we just got back in stock.

There are two versions available. The 2010 has orange lettering and San Francisco spelled out on the bill. The bottom of the bill is Orange for when you  wear it flipped up.

The new version has white on Orange lettering and the striping down the middle runs on the bottom of the bill as well. The top of the bill as has a linked SF in white on orange.

These are made in the USA by Pace Sportswear.

Keep an eye out for our new Giants themed Soma Fab hats coming soon!

Check out this video our friends over at American Cyclery put together back in 2012.

Mike's San Marcos Build

Via http://chasingmailboxes.com/2012/10/21/mandatory-fall-foliage-dirt-road-ride/

Double Cross Build

IMG_4719-001, originally uploaded by strangedezign.

Really digging the brown accents.

Are coaster brakes the next Fixed Gear?

Klunking 2 from Transition Bikes on Vimeo.

Smoothie Flat Bar

IMG_0521, originally uploaded by smthgaboutmir.

http://goo.gl/qbboH

Hand Painted Crane Bells

We're so excited to show off these new bells that just came in from Crane in Japan. These are hand painted versions of the best selling lever striker bell in five original designs.

The artist Nami Sasaki hard at work.

Each bell is painted one at a time using real brushes.

 You can't get consistency like that from a machine.

These bells are available in five different designs.

Haru (Spring)

Aki (Autumn)

Yoru (Night)

Kaede (Maple)

Koi (Carp)

Gary's San Marcos

Gary in the North bay sent over some pics of his San Marcos at the Benicia State Recreation area. He used a Nitto Dirt Drop stem to get the bars up nice and high. I hear Nitto is coming out with an extra long version of the Tecnomics stem soon...

Chrisopher's San Marcos build

Full ride, originally uploaded by CHRSTPHR.

Looking awesome with moustache bars!

Aaron's Double Cross DC

Aaron, originally uploaded by skijoring1.

The Double Cross Disc is a mean cross racing machine.

Soma Stanyan Build

John in Georgia sent in this picture of his new Soma Stanyan build. Looks great with downtube shifters and skinwalls.