Why are the rear dropouts a joke? What's wrong with them? I thought the San Marcos lugs and dropouts were from rivendell, the same as they use on their other bikes. On Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:26:20 AM UTC-7, Tony Lockhart wrote: > > Yup, the San Marcos has a bit of a metallic sheen to it under the right > light. In looking at online photos, I was under the impression that it > would be light, almost powder blue....but in person, it's very turquoise > metallic. Looks great! > > I also recently acquired a San Marcos and have been very pleased with it. > It's a great bike, and a bit sportier than my Sam. The only gripes I have > about it are the dropouts. The ones in the back are a joke and the ones up > front have lawyer tabs....but I ground those off after 2 days of ownership. > All things considered, GP designed a great bike. > > On Friday, October 12, 2012 3:23:33 PM UTC-7, 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. >>> >>> >>>
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