Soma New Express rubber. Like them a lot so far. Went back and forth between those and a set of Compass Loup Loup Pass (both made by Panaracer, I think), but I am happy with the New Express. Soma is making some realty nice stuff.
My setup on my old Ram was significantly different (noodles, bars below saddle height, sugino triple, etc.), but I feel like the ride quality of the frame is there. Hard to explain, but it has something to do with that Riv "magic" that GP puts into his frame designs. Also, the tubing spec is much nicer and more lively than what I've been riding for the last 5 years (Surly LHY and Big Dummy). I love my Surlys and both are stellar bikes (especially the BD), but it's nice to be one a less-overbuilt and livelier frame. Haven't taken the SM out that much yet and haven't really climbed any hills of significance (completed my first Tour das Hugel here in Austin on my old Ram with friction shifting back in 2009 http://www.dashugel.com/). Evan, swept back bars is the only way I ride now. Neck problems prevent me from any form of leaned-forward, racing tuck. So, I am much more content to pedal hard while being able to "see the sights and smell the roses". The SM rides great with the swept back bars. I was going to run some Albastache, but I had some Albatross bars already so I just flipped 'em. I can't believe this isn't a more popular seller for Soma. Great entry into that Rivendell "feel" and you get a beautiful frame to boot! Sean > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
