Same, the geometry is similar to the Hillborne, but much lighter and heat-treated tubing. I was particularly surprised that even the seat stay/chain stays joint was lugged as well. I don't think other Riv's are even lugged at that point (at least I know that the Cheviot and Hillborne aren't). But it does have a slightly less clearance than the Hillborne or AAH - Chainstays are 130, and the fork crown is slightly smaller. But it's such a stellar deal, I definitely like it over the Chev and Hillborne (love my Hunq the most though).
I assume it's because a lot of people don't really view it as a Rivendell. On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 10:16:20 AM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I have to echo Sean's comment. Given the relative price break in the Soma > for something designed by Riv and with Riv quality ride, I too am puzzled > by the lack of sales for this model. The bike clearly exceeded my > expectations! > > On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:57:33 AM UTC-4, se...@austin.utexas.edu > wrote: >> >> I recently acquired a San Marcos and absolutely love it. It has all the >> Riv ride characteristics at a more manageable price point. Got mine through >> my local shop directly from SOMA, but I remember at the time they had only >> a couple of 51cms left. The size is perfect. I am 5'6" with a pbh of 78cm. >> Soma makes a nice quill stem too that can get the bars up real high >> (similar neck problems as well). I am running the Soma stem with some >> flipped Albas and loading on the front (Carradice Barley and Sackville >> trunksack mounted to a Mark's rack) and it handles perfectly fine. >> Definitely reminds me of my old 2nd generation Rambouillet as far as ride >> quality is concerned. But being designed for 650b tires and allowing for >> wider rubber certainly make it a nicer ride. Running Soma new express and >> they soak up the Texas chip seal no problem. The newer fork is beautiful >> too with a very elegant bend. I can't believe this frame wasn't more of a >> top seller for Soma (and Riv). If you can score one from Riv (maybe hidden >> in the depths of Riv's stockroom) or a shop (American Cyclery?), by all >> means do it. >> >> Sean >> ATX >> >> >>> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
