Bike Pack Testing Trip on the Soma B-Side

Bikepacking in the Southwest from Greenwater on Vimeo.

From 2014: Bedrock Bags testing some new bag designs in the Cedar Mesa area.
So damn beautiful out there. (The orange bike is our B-Side 27.5" hardtail)

Andrew's 26" B-Side

Evan,

I saw your post on the 26" wheeled B-side.

I have been running 26” wheels exclusively on my B-side for over a year  In fact I purchased it with that intent.  I have the 13.5” model.

I have outfitted my bike with many of my favorite vintage components, and a few updated ones:  Rock Shox Revelation 90-135 coil spring fork.  9 speed XT drivetrain with compact 5 bolt cranks, 44/32/20 chain rings, XT rear derailleurs,  XT 12x34 cassette, Dura Ace shifters with Paul’s Thumbies mounts.  Avid BB7 brakes.  Mavic wheels with WTB Mutano-Raptor 2.5/Nano-Raptor 2.1 tires.  30 degree sweep handlebar with Ergon grips.  Cane Creek Thud Buster ST post.  

I have been riding MTBs since the late 70’s.   I have been through more bikes than I care to count. The B-side geometry is a perfect fit for me.  But even more than that, I can honestly say it is the best all around MTB I have ever ridden.  Then again, I also rather fond on my Soma Groove and ES as well.

Andrew Will

Michael's B-side Hardtail Build

Completed and test ridden.....

SUPERB!!!!

Climbing, handling, general feel; are all awesome

The fork and damping characteristics of the CroMo frame created a rolling lounge chair

So comfortable after my ancient Klein 

What can I say, this is an awesome bike and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out

Deore XT drivetrain with the exception of the Race Face Turbine crankset, Deore XT brakes and integrated shifters, Fox Float 32 120 fork, Nukeproof wheel set, Nukeproof stem, bars, and seat post, Cane Creek 40 tapered headset, Specialized Bennie's pedals, Conti X-King 2.4s, and WTB saddle off my son's fat bike 

Thanks again for an outstanding product

Michael B Brown