Tradesman on review at Bike Hugger

Pretty sweet build by Mark over at Bike Hugger.

http://bikehugger.com/post/view/soma-tradesmen-arrives-at-hugga-hq

Wheelbuilding

Via http://www.lockedcog.com

Using the excellent Hozan C-700 tool. An item no shop should be without.

Wald 257GB on Urban Velo

Urban has a little write up on the Wald 257GB rack we showed you a while back.

http://urbanvelo.org/

They are in stock now, so ask your LBS to order one up for you if you want one.

New Bike Day!

Spotted in the lobby at Soma HQ. Peep the Soma Classic Curve fork and New Xpress tires!

Full build specs for interested parties as follows.

Frame: Pake C'mute

Fork: Soma Classic Curve

Cranks: IRD Defiant Triple

Headset: Soma Double Row Headset

BB: IRD QB-55

Wheels: Suzue RXC Touring Wheels

Brakes: Rivendell Ribbit Cantilevers

Brake Levers: Dia Compe Guidonnet

Front Derailleur: IRD Alpina

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora

Shifters: Rivendell Silver Downtube

Stem: Soma Shotwell

Seatpost: Soma Layback

Handlebars: Nitto Randonneurs

Saddle: Cardiff Cornwall Brushed

Front Rack: Nitto M12

Rear Rack: Nitto Campee 33R

Tires: Soma New Xpress Terracotta

Pedals: Rivendell Grip King

Bar Tape: Newbaums Cotton

Baskets: Wald 15" + 18"