Re: Soma San Marcos

[lungimsam]

Nice bike!!

I almost got one myself a few months back, but was concerned I would fall between sizes, as they are spread out a little.

And not being able to test ride one...

 

Glad you are enjoying it.  Nice lugs on the Marcos. Looks beautiful! 

[islaysteve]

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.

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. 

[Tony Lockhart]

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.

[RoadieRyan]

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/