Mamuang Thai House names his Buena Vista "Cha Yen". This won the "Staff Pick" award.
He has chosen a Soma Lauterwasser Bar as his prize.
A big thank you to all to submitted entries. You all will receive one our 10th Anniversary Posters. We must also thank those who helped vote for our winners. We enjoyed seeing all the awesome photos and the interesting bike builds.
Bum Arrifin took this shot in Singapore. It received the most "Likes".
Bum is going to get a Soma Porteur Rack w/Fence.
Manny Acosta shot this on theroad going up Mount Diablo (SF Bay Area, CA - East Bay).
This got the 2nd most likes.
Today we spend the day with the talented and affable photographer Matt Washburn, lavishing attention on our beautiful frames. Our friends at American Cyclery built up some lovely bikes: a Double Cross, Rush and the new Mini Velo.. Look for these shots on our website, flickr, and in some fine publications in the near future!! Happy weekend peoples!!!
The Groove is our retro-ish 26" hardtail. It borrows some geometry cues from the heavily praised Breezer hardtails of the 90's. It has a shorter top tube than most XC race hardtails available now, which gives it a neutral and predictable handling characteristics. Because of it's unique geometry, it is also easier to transform this into a touring bike than with current race hardtails. We call the new color Capucchino. Available to shops now from distributors.
Speaking of touring, more than a couple of Grooves have seen action in mountain passes in Tibet over the years. Most noteworthy would be photo-journalist and adventurer's Rick Gunn's 3 year trek around the world. He counted on a USED Soma Groove to take him on the last 17,000 miles of his trip. He currently gives travelling presentations (Soulcycler) sharing his life-altering cross cultural journey in pictures and stories. If you happen to be checking out the Nevada City Classic race on the weekend of June 20, be sure to check out his show. (Update: Showtime: Sat. 6/19 Nevada Theater, 6 to 9pm)
