Beautiful build, I especially like the Tricolor accents. I was fortunate to test ride a San Marcos at Riv before it was generally available. I came back from that ride a big goofy grin on my face, nuff said.
Ryan On Friday, October 12, 2012 5:22:32 PM UTC-7, A CT Cyclist wrote: > > Thanks, there isn't any metallic in the paint but the color changes in > different light. I'm running 10 speed Tiagra brifters w/ a 105 rear > derailleur, IRD Alpina D front derailleur and a Velo Orange triple crank. I > had 9 speed Tiagra brifters on my Cannondale and they never gave me any > trouble. The newer Tiagra 10 speed brifters are very nice. > > I forgot to mention how well this bike tracks. The front end doesn't feel > jittery like the Cannodale tended to. Someone mentioned that the Soma > probably has a more slack HT angle but their is only a degree of > difference. The chainstays are longer, and I recall reading that GP likes > longer chainstays because the bike descends better. Whatever the reason, I > am a more confident rider on this bike. > > I have more photos of the bike posted on Flicker > http://www.flickr.com/photos/59741252@N07/ > > On Friday, October 12, 2012 6:23:33 PM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: >> >> Congratulations and welcome from another STI user. Nice bike and I know >> that you're enjoying it. The color looks a lot like my Bleriot, but >> lighter. Is it also a bit metallic? I run 8-speed 105 on my bike, with >> Sugino Alpina double crank. How about you? Cheers, Steve >> >> >> On Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:17:06 PM UTC-4, A CT Cyclist wrote: >>> >>> About 3 weeks ago my 51cm Soma San Marcos build was completed. Since >>> then I have been riding the San Marcos exclusively for about 325 miles and >>> I am thoroughly enjoying the versatility, fit and comfort. I am really >>> quite smitten and love everything about this bike, the geometry, 32mm >>> tires,650b wheels, and all the components that I selected. Robins egg blue >>> and shiny silver, ready for to go anytime, anywhere. >>> >>> >>> <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ih56PFVTzlk/UHdtxjmz1fI/AAAAAAAAAWI/A0Q1CbQLNwE/s1600/Soma+San+Marcos+015.JPG> >>> >>> I got back into riding on regular basis about 3 years ago, purchasing a >>> carbon fiber Cannondale Synapse with drop bars. I hadn't ridden a bicycle >>> with drop bars since I was a teenager. Previous to the Cannondale I had >>> been riding hybrids, mountain bikes and a Rans Crankfoward. I chose the >>> Synapse because it was the most comfortable of all the drop bar bikes that >>> I tried and I tried the usual bike shop brands, Trek, Speacialized, >>> Bianchi, etc. The shop where I bought the bike fitted me to the bike using >>> a the fit systems, I don't remember which one and all and all they did a >>> pretty good job. My only complaint, is the length at which they cut the >>> steerer tube without consulting me. Consequently I had to have a stem >>> extender installed. I have spent the past 3 years riding and learning what >>> kind of a cyclist I am. I have gone full circle from riding without foot >>> retention to riding clipless and back to platform pedals. >>> >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/aXhiorxTgTUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
