Soma fabrications buena vista

We can ship this model. Soma Wolverine V4. We've done hundreds of Wolverine custom builds in the past 5 years. Let's talk about yours--drop us a line or give us a shout. Its geometry is stable enough for off road touring, but sporty enough for all-around adventure.

With its sliding dropouts, you can turn it into a single-speed CX bike. With a split seatstay, it is compatible with the Gates Carbon Belt Drive. The primary differences between the V3 and V4 Type-B is that the latter has a third set of bottle bosses plus additional stack height on most sizes. There's also a new size, 46 cm. Wolverine v. See chart for their differences.

Soma Fog Cutter frame. Check out our " Pinchot " House gravel build. Soma Fog Cutter Fork, carbon disc. Obviously offers lots of standover height and style as well.

You'll find the geometry is more sporty, than upright-comfy. Though it can be built up to suit either demeanor. Drop bars? Moustache bars? Of course.

And for we have upgraded the Buena Vista to fit disc brakes. This not only improves wet weather braking, but allows it to fit wider, more sure-footed tires. Features low-rider pannier rack mounts and mini-rack mounts. Short answer is yes you can.

You can install a rear rack, but make sure the model is disc brake compatible. Our matching fork has eyelets for mini racks and pannier racks. Rear and front loads affect the handling of road frames more than purpose-designed touring frames. For a more pleasant ride experience keep loads in the back under 22 lbs.

If you intend to take your bike on multi-day tours, you need to make sure your component choices are suitable for that type of riding i. Will fit post mount with adapter; mm rotor recommended will not fit rim brakes Compatible with downtube shifters Chainring fit, max. We get stopped and asked where we got our bikes. We are all delighted with them. Everyone should have one Soma Mixte frame road bike. I think the purple mudguards bought off ebay! Its set up for touring , with x28c wheels, and 27 speed STI gears, which get me up all but the very steepest hills.

This is one really neat bike! I use it as my dedicated city bike for commuting, errands and generally anything within a ten mile radius of my home Being set up with a VO model 8 saddle and swept back Albatross bars [and bx38 New Xpress tires , it provides a very comfortable upright ride in traffic while making you want to get out of the saddle and "go after it" when the occasion allows.

Even with my build, I experience no squishiness in the bottom bracket which is common in lightweight steel tubing I would have no reservations about setting this up with standard gearing, drop bars and using it for credit card touring or charity rides.

While I admire the beauty of many cruisers and town bikes, some feel frustratingly sluggish. Meanwhile, speedier townies seem to sacrifice the good looks or loungelike comfort I consider essential.

The Buena Vista bridges these gaps. It's essentially a road bike that's easy to throw a leg over, thanks to the mixte design. The Tange Infinity steel frame and fork and the high-volume tires ride smoothly on all but the roughest roads.

The frame accommodates a range of components; I built mine with a mustache bar and a three-by-eight-speed drivetrain using down-tube shifters for a retro vibe.