Is Soma a good bike brand?

Is Soma a good bike brand?

The Soma Smoothie is an incredibly desirable bike that certainly lives up to its name. Soma is a small brand based in San Francisco. Its philosophy echoes the area’s hippie values and it claims to make products for everyday cyclists, not just those wanting to ape the pros.

Are Soma frames any good?

The Soma ES is perfect for city riding. The frame geometry is a good starting point for a bike focused on comfort or speed. The frame is versatile enough for a variety of riding, from long distances to short commutes.

Is the Soma Smoothie a good race bike?

Though Soma calls the Smoothie, made from highly desirable Tange Prestige tubing, a road-race frame, most racers today favor lighter and stiffer bikes (30 years ago the Smoothie would have been considered a top-level race bike).

What is the Smoothie road race frame?

The Smoothie road race frame is agile and responsive. Excellent for stage races and competitive club rides. But also comfortable enough for daily commutes and charity rides. The semi-compact geometry allows for more standover clearance and fitting options, but we don’t cheat you by only offering 5 sizes. In sizes 48 to 66cm! purchase!

Is the Masi Soma a classic bike?

Like classic steel bikes crafted by Masi, Colnago, and Bianchi, the Soma is comfortable. On pavement, it resembles what many manufacturers now call a Classics bike—so called for the classic, one-day races in the spring on rough roads that greatly influenced their design.

How much does a smoothie bike weigh?

[The Smoothie is] a proven race machine that weighs in at 16 pounds with pedals. ” “I hadn’t ridden a steel bike for several years, mostly riding carbon and aluminum in recent years. The first time I got on the bike I couldn’t believe how smooth it was. I took it out for a longer ride on some rough chip seal roads in texas.