Soma Double Cross Disc 2016

The multi-duty Double Cross Disc gets a slight makeover this year going from the stealthy gray decals on gloss black paint to something -- that's also black and --- let's just say 50% less stealthy.  As we were taking the location photos on the streets of SF and in the lovely Presidio, we had more than a couple of people coming up to tell us "that's a good looking bike". Hopefully some of you will feel the same. Click on photos for closer viewing.

The Double Cross Disc can handle tires up to 700 x 42c. (38c if you want to run fenders).
The optional fork is compatible with low rider pannier racks.

The Double Cross Disc is sold as a frame set and you or your bike shop can build it to suit your style and
type of riding. This build has SRAM Apex shifters and derailleurs, a Sugino 50-34t crankset, 11-32t cassette, 
Avid BB-7 mechanical disc brakes. and Soma Cazadero tires. An ideal set up if your commute connects with a
few sections of dirt or gravel paths

Copper finished Soma Citoyen Du Monde pedals with MKS stainless clips -- look right at home on this
frame and with the copper railed Cardiff Mercia saddle.

Like the rest of our line, the Double Cross Disc is constructed from Tange Prestige double butted heat-treated CrMo steel.

Like reviews? Here's Max's long term review of his Double Cross Disc. (Disclosure: Max did purchase this frame at a discount, but we did not pay him cash for a positive review.)

Whoa, That's Deep

MKS hasn't changed their toe clip design in eons (no need to), but they have recently responded to the fact that many of their toe clips aren't being ridden with low profile cycling shoes. While MKS's standard toe clips fit many casual shoes, they might not fit boots and other bulky shoes. That's why they created the MKS Deep Toe Clips. They have a much roomier toe box section. These are available in the standard steel in size medium and up and in the Half Clip in one size, in standard steel or leather covered.

Schweet Schtuff

We don't know why pedal maker, MKS has produce a titanium bell, but the "Titan" does look svelte. It is practical, too. It borrows the clamp from Japanese bike light/computer manufacturer Cat Eye, so you can fit it on bars 22.2 up to 31.8mm. You can probably wrap on the top tube of your Moots. The "Titan" will only set you back $50.



March has also brought new Soma items.
- New colors for the Hellyer Track Pedal

- Soma Leather Toe Straps with Buckle Pads (you can also buy pads separately to upgrade the straps you own)

- New EvenFlow Tires: The big idea is that fixed gear riders don't need to use the thick skinned (but slightly pricey) Everwear up in front since skidding is done on the rear tire. By using the inexpensive Evenflow on the front wheel they can save some money, but still have a tire that matches the look of the rear tire. The graphics look the similar and the Evenflow comes in all the colors that the Everwear comes in. A couple of shops gave us this idea, so we shall see how it flies. If you are one of the riders, that don't give a crap about matching tires, well.... maybe you should. (Please note the Evenflow is not cheesy "cheap". It is still made in Japan by Panaracer.)

Somafab Shop Update

Just Added: MKS Custom Nuevo Wide NJS Pedals and MKS "STP" Pedals