Soma fabrications double cross frame and fork at westernbikeworks. The double cross is similar to the surly crosscheck, but i didnt like either of the surly color options and couldnt find the frame without a fork. The caddy clamps onto the handlebars of your bike and supports any manner of reading material so. We chose steel because it offers the best combination of value, comfort, and resiliency of all the popular frame materials. Tange infinity crmo lugged flat crown cantilever bosses 44mm rake axle to crown. Soma double cross 2016 disc frame, 42cm slick black. Create space for wellbeing habits at home green up your gray in time for spring. We built helen some tough silver wheels and fit the super smooth and fast compass babyshoe pass tyres.
Oct 25, 20 soma fabrications has been quite busy lately, releasing several new bikes and parts over the summer and now this 650b update to their hardtail and some impressive looking kids 20. Helens partner shaun wanted to explore the option of a 650b conversion. I had the whole bike put together at mighty riders in vancouver, bc. Hardly any folks these days buy a steel frame as their first mountain bike. Mar 17, 2014 buying the soma doublecross frame was one of those purchases. Classic curve have legs that curve only at the lower portion for a distinctly vintage look. Nov 04, 20 a solid, allpurpose, wellmade bike available at a fair price. Product title costway 6 cubby kid storage cabinet cushioned bookcase multipurpose reading shelf brown average rating. Soma double cross disc frameset, complete, or custom build. The frame is so ideal that it is a shame the es isnt sold as a complete bike.
The living room is for morning meetups and cozy evenings on the sofa and we can help you make it your perfect space for life, from day to night. Soma fabrications double cross frame and fork at biketiresdirect. It was established in 2001 and owned by bicycle parts wholesaler the merry sales co. The double cross has always sounded like a great bike. The chart below provides a general suggested height of range for crossgravel bike sizes and is not exact. The first mountain bikes were made out of steel, but that is not why we decided to make these. Soma double cross disc frame soma cyclocross bikes and frames somadoublecrossdiscframe cyclocross bikes and frames cyclocross bikes and frames, bike frames, online bicycle parts store, road bike, bmx bike parts, mountain bike. Soma bicycle handlebars for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Soma fabrications has been quite busy lately, releasing several new bikes and parts over the summer and now this 650b update to their hardtail and some impressive looking kids 20. The popular soma porteur rack is now includes additional attachment points which adds stability and safety. Reinvigorate a bikes look with a fork that epitomizes the grand era of randonneuring. Soma fabrications double cross disc frame and fork at. Saga disc frame set archived saga frame set archived triple cross retired the pickup artist complete bicycle archived double cross disc 2016 archived san marcos frame set archived analog 26er retired. It has quickly become my goto bike any time conditions are not perfect for my best rosd bike, or any time i want a more casual ride.
I had an unusual set of requirements i wont get into it and this was the least expensive frame that. This updated version has attachment points for mini rack eyelets for added stability and safety bikes do not have to have minirack eyelets to use this rack features. A solid, allpurpose, wellmade bike available at a fair price. This is a great bike that just soaks up the miles, i highly recommend it.
Buying the soma doublecross frame was one of those purchases. This is a spry yet silky ride that just makes you feel graceful and energized. My lbs guy highly recommended it and he seems to know his stuff. Bike components, clothing for cycling and accessories.
See more ideas about bicycle, bike and touring bike. Soma fabrications is a designer and importer of bicycles, frames, parts and accessories based in the san francisco bay area. This new offering from soma blends the best features of the smoothie road bike and the double cross disc into a versatile road disc package with generous tyre clearance. I finally nuked the frame on my nashbar ss, so i picked up one of these because a the price was right b all the parts i had would swap over except the seat post clamp and c its a well respected steel frame. My steel road bike has had a tent in the toptube since the first year i owned it. The double cross is similar to the surly cross check, but i didnt like either of the surly color options and couldnt find the frame without a fork. Soma fabrications is a san franciscobased designermaker of steel bicycle frames, and parts and accessories for the urban cyclist and adventure cyclist. Soma fab updates bside 650b mountain bike plus new. Soma s double cross disc frame is a great doall frame. Silver, gray or bare metal 2014 soma double cross canti frameset, serial.
The heattreated chromoly frame is more than ready for cross, trailriding, commuting, and even. We recently received a frameset courtesy of soma fabrications to build up. Periodically soma also offers some colors of the frame without a fork, and we make those available here, listed as a frame only at a reduced price. My soma saga touring bike sporting a new set of shiny fenders and new leather saddle. Its lateral stiffness makes it nice for sport touring, but its also an ideal stylish but quick commuter. By appointment only for bike pickups please contact us by email to schedule a visit.
Luckily, soma has a branded version of enough components that you can build a complete soma bike starting with this frame. Soma highway one compact drop road cross bicycle handlebar silver 42cm x 26. Very versatile i built mine with a ritchey carbon fork, some old 9speed sti shifters on a salsa cowbell bar, an fsa cross crankset and an 12 cassette for wide gearing but every double cross will be different. With 4 tours covering a good deal of oregon and washington, 3 years of commuting all winter, plus numerous overnight tours and day rides, the soma saga has been a solid, dependable, and fun ride. Soma double cross 2016 disc frame versatile frame with tange prestige heattreated butted crmo steel front triangle.
All fantastic options for going out and riding about town. Color me in love with the bike and the double cross frame. By using the smaller 650b wheel size, the frame comfortably allows for 42mm tyres with fenders. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Ive had my rush, set up fixed, for about 5 years now and have ridden approximately 810,000 miles on this frame. Frame was built with sram rival apex crank drivetrain, avid bb7 brakes, soma cockpit, some veloorange bits, and a brooks saddle. Lovely lugged steel bike frames to practical steel core tire levers. I have also been eyeing the soma double cross disc as a frame to build up.
Helens custom 650b soma double cross disc commuter cycles. The soma double cross dc scores a 10 out of 10 on that basis. Soma soma fabrications makes bicycle goods for the everyday cyclist. Somas double cross disc frame is a great doall frame. Somas buena vista mixte is elegant, light, and meticulously constructed of highquality tange infinity heattreated chromoly steel. Unless otherwise noted, the double cross frameset always includes a color matched tange steel cross fork with fork tip and midblade eyelets. It was established in 2001 and owned by bicycle parts wholesaler the merry sales co the soma fabrications brand came about when bradley woehl, owner of american cyclery bicycle shop asked jim porter, president of the merry sales co. If anyone reading this is debating between the surly cross check and the soma double cross, i would highly recommend considering the. How to determine the correct frame size for a bike. Soma stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Crossgraveltrekking frame with tange prestige heattreated butted crmo steel front triangle. The soma double cross disc comes off the shelf with 700c wheels and clearance for 40mm tyres without fenders.
Starting with a bike that was built by james at ubrdo last summer. I could have at least wiped the mud off the chain stay. I should note that the newest color of the bike is more of a gunmetalish grey, but still very beautiful. Its ready for cross, trailriding,commuting or loaded touring tange prestige heattreated butted crmo steel front triangle. Soma frames tange prestige steel soma fabrications. Ready for cross, trailriding, commuting and loaded touring. Make offer 2019 soma buena vista mixte bike frame fork red large 58cm steel 700c 650b 27. Weve kept it more road centric than a lot of our wolverine builds as the carbon fork and tighter geometry are. It wouldnt make my list if i was looking for a pure race bike, but for an inexpensive allrounder that could also be raced, it would absolutely be on my short list. Dont worry about finding the right fit, it comes in a wide range of sizes to fit you right up to 66cm. Btisf3616 i just purchased my 56 cm soma saga touring framefork last month.
Soma double cross disc frame or surly straggler frame reddit. I purchased the soma double cross disc frame to build up for the 2014 cornhusker state games gravel grinder. Steel, affordable, practical, capable of many varied setups. Soma double cross 2016 disc frame, 42cm slick black 1. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. Commutertouring built by beat cycles, lakewood, ohio. I had an unusual set of requirements i wont get into it and this was the least expensive frame that checked all the boxes. Clearance for 700x41c tires wo fenders rear hub spacing is 5mm. We built helen some tough silver wheels and fit the super smooth. Soma fabrications makes bicycle goods for the everyday cyclist. Soma bike parts soma bike accessories soma specifications.
Soma double cross disc frame fantastic doall frame tange prestige heattreated butted crmo steel front triangle. Weve kept it more road centric than a lot of our wolverine builds as the carbon fork and tighter geometry are screaming out for a build that is both. Written by colin rice can tuesday, 08 december 2009 09. Reinvigorate a bike s look with a fork that epitomizes the grand era of randonneuring.
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