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It is comfortable but with a stable bottom bracket. I'm 6'5" tall. A short video I recorded on the 5th July 2014 at Bodmin Heritage Day. I also bought the matching ES steel fork. I was not satisfied with the repair and after a few weeks of being ignored, I finally got a new frame. The geometry yields a comfortable and fast ride. At 56 this matters.Lemond steel frame, Fuji, Performance, all with similar frames for 30 years.Well constructed. (I have reviewed the Jamis Quest separately.) Free shipping. No alignment or fit and finish issues – a smooth build. The chainstays and seatstays are longish but beefy, giving it a smooth ride. Both are steel, light, shock absorbing, long wheelbase and comfortable.

Nice little clip to show how it works, I hope. S-Works CX was my commuter for the last couple 'o years.Reasonably light and agile, very stable. I didn’t want to give up a spirited fun ride. 73 degree parallel, 43cm chain stays, 70mm BB drop… throw in extra beefy rear triangle tubes and you get a solid spirited ride with just the right balance of handling, stiffness and comfort. I've done multiple centuries and one double-century and survived. Thanks for making the perfect frame for me!”“I've had the opportunity to ride the ES a few times now, taking it on short test rides and a couple of slightly longer rides (between 10-20 miles), and I am quite comfortable on this bike. I've set it up with a Shimano triple crankarm set. I like the IRD steel fork. Soma Smoothie 58cm R7000 105 Vision Team 30 Wheels - Black.
It’s really a great frame. I planned to use the bike as my Rando, dirt road explorer, and everyday workhorse. Soma offered to repair the frame under warranty. Both are set up with Shimano 105 components. Raising the rack bosses another 1-1.5" (as is done with the Soma Smoothie) would be a major improvement as would providing a bit more clearance for the rear fender by redesigning the fender mount on the brake bridge. I'm so used to having heavy bikes (setting aside, of course, my road bike) that it almost felt foreign to be able to so easily carry and move the bike. Another problem is that the brake bridge is so low that mounting a fender with a 32mm tire (Compass Stampede) is just about impossible forcing me to go to a much less satisfactory 28mm tire. But as Somas are usually bought as frames you should be aware of the subjective feel.I have two road bikes on which I ride Centuries in Florida and nearby Georgia and Alabama: My Soma Smmothie ES and a Jamis Quest. It is a better choice for recreational riders who have no plans on racing. It rode great. Add to cart. It has braze-ons for fenders and a rear rack. I really liked the finish, it exceeded my expectations for the price point. It's a different kind of comfortable than say the Surly Cross-Check or the Rivendell Sam Hillborne. I've set it up with a Shimano triple crankarm set.

Part of me thinks that I should have opted for the steel fork to keep more of a classic look and feel, and while I suppose it's still possible to obtain the steel version of the fork, I am not displeased with the bike in any way due to fork choice.“The Smoothie ES is an EXCELLENT road sport frame. I took it for my first two rides this weekend for a total of about 70 miles or so. Drop outs could be better constructed but, so far, no problem.I saw a SOMA Smoothie Frame at Bicycle Outfitters in Los Altos and thought it was one of the nicest looking frames I'd seen.

I saw a SOMA Smoothie Frame at Bicycle Outfitters in Los Altos and thought it was one of the nicest looking frames I'd seen. I’m not going to do loaded touring, the bikes I’ve tried of that design feel sluggish and boring. Please take a look at the Fog Cutter and Pescadero, our other edurance road frames]Headset: 1-1/8" (threadless external cup; SHIS: EC34/28.6 | EC34/30) The Smoothie has a racing geometry, while the ES has a "road sport" geometry.Go to our General FAQ page. Another problem is that the brake bridge is so low that mounting a fender with a 32mm tire (Compass Stampede) is just about impossible forcing me to go to a much less satisfactory 28mm tire. I use a l20mm stem to get the 'bar out there at sufficient distance. I'm wanting to build a steel race bike however I can't decide what kind of frame I should base it on. Excellent geometry. At the end of the day you body is less likely to be sore. The frame was sent to a frame shop and repaired. It’s like getting a custom bicycle at a non-custom price. This is likely attributable to the 73 degree head angle and the long fork. One morning on the way to work, the frame snapped at the drive side rear dropout. I prefer the Jamis Quest and Soma ES to the Roubaix.I bought an ES in 2005 for a commuter. USED 16 Soma Juice Bike - Brownstone - XL/19.5" $1,600.00. It comes in a beautiful Pacific Blue.

My most dominant impression so far is that it is extremely comfortable for something so aggressive and speedy. Top. The 64cm Soma Smoothie ES frame allows me to get a perfect fit without going to a custom-built frame. Make Offer - Soma Smoothie ES Road Bike Bicycle 56cm Excellent! It's that time of year where we are all distracted from the shop, office, or what-have-you by the allure of the outdoors and it's specific, or general call to each of us. Consequently it was necessary to purchase some center-pull brakes (Gran Compe 610s) to gain access to the left boss and even then attaching a rack is hard. $990.00 +$156.73 shipping. The price is very reasonable. Not being particulary verbose, I'd say if you're looking for a steel touring/commuting/all-purpose road bike, give the Smoothie ES your serious consideration!

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