SOMA Mixte

I think I'm going to drop Schwinn from the available Mixte list. These frames from SOMA are so much lighter (Frame: 5.6 lbs, Fork: 2.35lbs) and stronger, there is no comparison. They offer 5 different sizes to choose from for a perfect personal fit. I'll just keep the (one size fits all) Fuji as the low end offering.

 A true mixte frame with the double top tube/stays. Obviously offers lots of standover height and style as well. You'll find the geometry is more sporty, than upright-comfy. Though it can be built up to suit either demeanor. Drop bars? Sure. Moustache bars? Of course.

- Tange Prestige heat-treated CrMo steel main tubes
- Sport touring geometry
- Horizontal dropouts
- 132.5mm hub spacing to fit either road or MTB hubs
- Matching sloping-crown CrMo steel fork included. Features low-rider pannier mounts.
- Rack and fender eyelets
- 1-1/8" size headtube
- 27.2mm seatpost size
- 42, 50, 54, 58, 62cm (Center to top of seat collar)
- 50-62cm models use 700c wheels and 57mm reach brakes. Max. tire width with those brakes: 33c(28c with fenders)If you must have wider tires, consider a 650b build, then you could fit 38c with fenders. - 42cm model uses 26" wheels and 73mm reach brakes (like Tektro 556 or Rivendell Silvers) Max. tire width: 1.5" with fenders
- Weight: Frame: 5.6 lbs(50cm) Fork: 2.35 lbs (350mm uncut steerer)
- In Tiburon Blue (with limited stock in Pearl White)

Now if I can only convince SOMA to make them for disk brakes! They offer a nice front fork with disk, and you don't really need disk brakes in the back, but it would be nice to have front and rear. I can offer them with the more powerful Cyclone motors with disk breaks!

Sandworm Fat Bike Frame (26" or 27.5"+)

Check out the slick looking rear drop outs on the mountain bikes. These would be awesome on these Mixte frames!!! I'm going to have to make some phone calls.


 http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/buena-vista