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Finally got around in installing SOMA's Porteur Rack that I won in their contest, on my little brother's college Raleigh! Beautiful and functional rack. Thanks Soma
After fighting with saddle position issues for years, I finally discovered what a lot of cyclists with very long legs for their height learn: a saddle far forward feels a whole lot better than the conventional wisdom of "everybody needs 15-20mm of setback." I've had custom bikes built with 71.5° seat tube angles year ago, and as I went along this journey, I discovered that that angle just won't work even with the craziest of set forward seatposts. Thus, I pulled my #Soma Stanyan off the wall to start with a 73° seat tube angle. So far, it's working great!
Frame :*SOMA* double cross frame set
Wheels :*WTB* frequency i19 × *SHIMANO* xt
Tires :*WTB* exposure tire
Headset :*PHILWOOD*
Stem :*NITTO* UI-75 stem
Handle :*FAIRWEATHER* M174AA all road bar
Brake lever:*SHIMANO* 105
Brake :*TRP* spyre
FD&RD :*SHIMANO* 105
Crank:*SUGINO* mighty comp × *WOLFTOOTH*
BB:*PHILWOOD*
Seatpost :*NITTO* 65
Saddle :*WTB* volt
Bar tape:*MASH* binary bar tape + end plug set
Seat clamp:*SALSA CYCLES* lip-lock clamp
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA*san marcos BLUE LUG CUSTOM
Headset:*CANE CREEK*110
Wheels:*VELOCITY*s23 × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire:*SOMA*Supple vitesse
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*ss-6 lever
Shift lever:*SHIMANO*+ *DIXNA*lever mount
Crankset: *SUGINO* XD3
Pedal:*MKS* allways
FD: *SHIMANO*sora
RD:*SHIMANO*XT
Brake:*TEKTRO*r559
Handle:*NITTO*b602
Stem:*NITTO*technomic
Saddle:*WTB* pureV
Seatpost: *NITTO*s-83
Stand:*PLETSCHER*
Rear rack: *NITTO*mt campee
Fender: *SKS*
SPEC
Frame : SOMA buena vista SM (50cm)
Wheel : AKI WORLD COMPLETE WHEEL 1F/1
(Rim : ALEX ACE24 700C 36H Hub : FORMURA)
Tire : Mitsuboshi TRIM LINE 700x26c (Dead stock)
Crankset : IRD Defiant Road Double Compact 165mm 50x34T
Pedal : Mikajima Promenade (Titan color)
Front Derailer : Shimano Tiagra FD-4600-B
Rear Derailer : Shimano Tiagra RD-4601-GS (Long gauge)
Casette sprocket : Shimano SLX CS-HG81-10 11-32T
Brake lever : Shimano Tiagra BL-4600
Sifter : Tiagra SL-4600
F/R Brake : Tektro R559
Stem : Dixna S shape26 stem 100mm
Handle Bar : grunge Flat bar 580mm
Grip : grunge leather grip (fake leather)
Headset : Tange Terios DX4 TE36DX4
Seat post : Dixna Arc Seat-post
Saddle : Brooks Team Pro Classic Honey + Viva Back loop
Saddle bag : Gran Compe Saddle bag White
(Only a belt portion is airbrush paint / SOMAY-Q)
Fender : ENE CICLO F-2
Bottle cage : ENE CICLO R-1
Stand : Giza Adjustable center stand 35AAJ
Cycle computer : CATEYE STRADA Wireless CC-RD300W
Front rack : NITTO M18 (Braze on Parts does not use it)
Rattan style Basket : AKI WORLD Casual basket
(W350 x D280 x H180 Tie wrap Mount)
Right : CATEYE VOLT300 HL-EL460RC
Lamp holder : NITTO Lamp Holder4
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA*san marcos BLUE LUG CUSTOM
Headset:*CANE CREEK*110
Wheels:*VELOCITY*s23 × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire:*SOMA*Supple vitesse
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*ss-6 lever
Shift lever:*SHIMANO*+ *DIXNA*lever mount
Crankset: *SUGINO* XD3
Pedal:*MKS* allways
FD: *SHIMANO*sora
RD:*SHIMANO*XT
Brake:*TEKTRO*r559
Handle:*NITTO*b602
Stem:*NITTO*technomic
Saddle:*WTB* pureV
Seatpost: *NITTO*s-83
Stand:*PLETSCHER*
Rear rack: *NITTO*mt campee
Fender: *SKS*
Probably one of the most beautiful Delancey build pix sent to us. We forgot who sent it to us though.
Frame :*SOMA* buena vista
Wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *SHIMANO* hub
Head setl：*PHILWOOD*
Stem：*NITTO* ui-31
Handle :*NITTO* B352 albatross bar
Tire :*PANARACER* mach ss
Brakes：*PAUL* racer brake
Brake Lever :*PAUL* canti lever
Crankset :*SUGINO*mighty tour
FD&RD :*SHIMANO* claris & altus
Shifter:*SHIMANO* × *PAUL* thumbies
Saddle :*BROOKS* cambium c17
Grip：*WTB* original trail grip
Front rack:*NITTO* M-1B BL special front rack
Basket:*WALD*
Seat post:*NITTO* S-65
Pedal:*MKS* allways
There are too many horses in the stable so this lovely Soma has to go. She is set up as a cyclocross rig at the moment, but is fully equipped with enough eyelets that several racks will not be a problem and then you have a reliable and trusty touring bike.
The specs (in German/English)
Rahmen/Frame: Soma DoubleCross DC. Rahmen Grosse/Size 60CM. Vorherige model in Grau/Previous model in gray. www.somafab.com/archives/product/double-cross-dc
Gabel/Fork: Straight Blade CRMO Cyclocross fork. www.somafab.com/archives/product/cro-mo-cyclo-cross-strai...
Steuersatz/Headset: Tecora E.
Vorbau/Stem: Ritchey WCS, 100mm, 26mm
Lenker/Handlebars: Salsa Bell Lap, 26mm
Sattelstütze/Seat post: FSA Carbon, 27,7mm
Sattel/Saddle: Fizik Arione
Schaltwerk/Rear derailer: Shimano Ultegra RD-6700 Kurzer
Umwerfer/Front derailer: Shimano Ultegra FD-6700 2x10 Glossy Grey
Brems/Schalthebel/Brakes/shifters: Shimano Ultegra STI ST-6700 10fach
Bremsen/Brakes: Avid BB7
Kurbeln/Crank set: FSA Gossamer Kompakt, 50/34, 175mm, BSA
Innenlager/Bottom Bracket: FSA, BSA
Kassette/Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 10-fach 11-25
Kette/Chain: Shimano Dura Ace CN 7801
Laufradsatz/Wheels: Naben/Hubs Shimano XT (100 Vorne, 135 hinter), Felgen Salsa Delgado 29er Race
Reifen/Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 700x35C
Schnellspanner/Quick Release: Shimano XT
Frame :*SOMA* double cross frame set
Wheels :*WTB* frequency i19 × *SHIMANO* xt
Tires :*WTB* exposure tire
Headset :*PHILWOOD*
Stem :*NITTO* UI-75 stem
Handle :*FAIRWEATHER* M174AA all road bar
Brake lever:*SHIMANO* 105
Brake :*TRP* spyre
FD&RD :*SHIMANO* 105
Crank:*SUGINO* mighty comp × *WOLFTOOTH*
BB:*PHILWOOD*
Seatpost :*NITTO* 65
Saddle :*WTB* volt
Bar tape:*MASH* binary bar tape + end plug set
Seat clamp:*SALSA CYCLES* lip-lock clamp
Had a quick blast on this bespoke cargo-bike but with no “load” unfortunately. Loved the ride and handling of the naked bike.
Soma were a typical Far Eastern toy company in the 1980's and 1990's selling a wide range of cheap 1/64 scale models usually available in sets. They were obviously all unlicensed but most were of decent quality and realism, so much so that Realtoy used and indeed still use some of the old Soma molds. Here is the iconic Ferrari F40 Soma style, part of a large 30 vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
*SOMA* buena vista complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA* buena vista
Wheels:*VELOCITY* cliff hanger rim × *SHIMANO* lx hub
Tire:*FAIRWEATHER* for Cruise tire
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*
Crankset:*FSA* gimondi crankset
FD&RD:*SHIMANO*
Handle:*NITTO* B352 albatross bar (silver)
Saddle:*KASHIMAX* aero saddle
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA*san marcos BLUE LUG CUSTOM
Headset:*CANE CREEK*110
Wheels:*VELOCITY*s23 × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire:*SOMA*Supple vitesse
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*ss-6 lever
Shift lever:*SHIMANO*+ *DIXNA*lever mount
Crankset: *SUGINO* XD3
Pedal:*MKS* allways
FD: *SHIMANO*sora
RD:*SHIMANO*XT
Brake:*TEKTRO*r559
Handle:*NITTO*b602
Stem:*NITTO*technomic
Saddle:*WTB* pureV
Seatpost: *NITTO*s-83
Stand:*PLETSCHER*
Rear rack: *NITTO*mt campee
Fender: *SKS*
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA*san marcos BLUE LUG CUSTOM
Headset:*CANE CREEK*110
Wheels:*VELOCITY*s23 × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire:*SOMA*Supple vitesse
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*ss-6 lever
Shift lever:*SHIMANO*+ *DIXNA*lever mount
Crankset: *SUGINO* XD3
Pedal:*MKS* allways
FD: *SHIMANO*sora
RD:*SHIMANO*XT
Brake:*TEKTRO*r559
Handle:*NITTO*b602
Stem:*NITTO*technomic
Saddle:*WTB* pureV
Seatpost: *NITTO*s-83
Stand:*PLETSCHER*
Rear rack: *NITTO*mt campee
Fender: *SKS*
Frame :*SOMA* buena vista
Front wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *SCHMIDT* SON delux
Rear wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *PHILWOOD* 11-speed road hub rear
Head setl：*PHILWOOD*
Stem：*NITTO* rivendell lugged ahead stem
Handle :*NITTO* B352 albatross bar
Tire :*SCHWALBE* city jet
Brakes：*TEKTRO*
Brake Lever :*PAUL* love lever
Crankset :*SUGINO*
RD :*SHIMANO* XT
Shifter:*SHIMANO* × *PAUL* thumbies
Saddle :*BROOKS* b17 fllyer
Grip：*BROOKS* slender leather grip
Front rack:*NITTO* M-1B BL special front rack
Basket:*WALD*
Head light:*SCHMIDT* Edelux II
Fender:*VELO ORANGE*
Stand:*PLETSCHER* double kickstand
Seat post:*NITTO* 83
Pedal:*MKS* sylvan touring next
Frame :*SOMA* buena vista
Front wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *SCHMIDT* SON delux
Rear wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *PHILWOOD* 11-speed road hub rear
Head setl：*PHILWOOD*
Stem：*NITTO* rivendell lugged ahead stem
Handle :*NITTO* B352 albatross bar
Tire :*SCHWALBE* city jet
Brakes：*TEKTRO*
Brake Lever :*PAUL* love lever
Crankset :*SUGINO*
RD :*SHIMANO* XT
Shifter:*SHIMANO* × *PAUL* thumbies
Saddle :*BROOKS* b17 fllyer
Grip：*BROOKS* slender leather grip
Front rack:*NITTO* M-1B BL special front rack
Basket:*WALD*
Head light:*SCHMIDT* Edelux II
Fender:*VELO ORANGE*
Stand:*PLETSCHER* double kickstand
Seat post:*NITTO* 83
Pedal:*MKS* sylvan touring next
SPEC
Frame:*SOMA*san marcos BLUE LUG CUSTOM
Headset:*CANE CREEK*110
Wheels:*VELOCITY*s23 × *SHIMANO* 105
Tire:*SOMA*Supple vitesse
Brake lever:*DIA-COMPE*ss-6 lever
Shift lever:*SHIMANO*+ *DIXNA*lever mount
Crankset: *SUGINO* XD3
Pedal:*MKS* allways
FD: *SHIMANO*sora
RD:*SHIMANO*XT
Brake:*TEKTRO*r559
Handle:*NITTO*b602
Stem:*NITTO*technomic
Saddle:*WTB* pureV
Seatpost: *NITTO*s-83
Stand:*PLETSCHER*
Rear rack: *NITTO*mt campee
Fender: *SKS*
Frame :*SOMA* buena vista
Front wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *SCHMIDT* SON delux
Rear wheel :*VELOCITY* atlas rim × *PHILWOOD* 11-speed road hub rear
Head setl：*PHILWOOD*
Stem：*NITTO* rivendell lugged ahead stem
Handle :*NITTO* B352 albatross bar
Tire :*SCHWALBE* city jet
Brakes：*TEKTRO*
Brake Lever :*PAUL* love lever
Crankset :*SUGINO*
RD :*SHIMANO* XT
Shifter:*SHIMANO* × *PAUL* thumbies
Saddle :*BROOKS* b17 fllyer
Grip：*BROOKS* slender leather grip
Front rack:*NITTO* M-1B BL special front rack
Basket:*WALD*
Head light:*SCHMIDT* Edelux II
Fender:*VELO ORANGE*
Stand:*PLETSCHER* double kickstand
Seat post:*NITTO* 83
Pedal:*MKS* sylvan touring next
After the parts transplant. This bike is dreamy to ride, and I really like the accidental black and silver color scheme.
Pretty recognisable if a little crude model of the Pontiac Firebird by Soma dating from the 1990's. Soma continue to make diecast toys though there doesn't appear to be any sign of their once extensive 1/64 range on their website so perhaps they are no longer in production. Part of a 30 vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
In 2003 Cynthia Leung and David Castellan were bitten by the cacao bug and the concept of Soma chocolatemaker was born. The idea was to make great microbatch chocolate from the cacao bean and create a little world to explore and share the possibilities of chocolate. Their first space was a tiny area in the back of a defunct whisky denaturing building in the Distillery District. Armed with some vintage chocolate making gear and a whole lot of gumption they began their journey. A line of microbatch chocolate, truffles, cookies, hot chocolate and gelato soon emerged.
Fast forward to 2014- They have since moved out that beloved little space, have two shop locations and a small cacao bean factory where they clean, roast, winnow, & conch cacao beans into chocolate. Cynthia and David employ in her words ” a small group of funky and creative souls who have a blast exploring new ways to enjoy chocolate”. I would also add they are a very talented group of souls.
A visit to SOMA triggers each of our senses; the air is filled with the sweet scent of cocao, our sense of taste is led to experiment and our eye is entertained. Trained as an architect, Cynthia is in charge of the visual and does not disappoint. Their delicious SOMA birch, modeled on a branch found in her father’s backyard is a thing of beauty. With Easter just around the corner, they will be offering a limited edition of Easter eggs. Only 200 are made each year; a beautiful and exquisite gift for someone very special.
My visit ended with a shot of hocho enroute. An intense, spicy and thick beverage served like an espresso. Cynthia tells me the spicy edge pays homage to the Mayan roots of chocolate.
If you love chocolate the way I do I strongly recommend popping in to SOMA chocolatemaker at the Distillery for a hocho enroute or a milky hot chocolate to take with you to the Leslieville Flea. Chocolate and vintage…..what could be better?
See you at the next Leslieville Flea, March 16th from 10-5pm at the Fermenting cellar, 28 Distillery lane
SOMA Chocolatemaker Locations:
Distillery District- 32 Tank House Lane, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416.815.7662
King St Location- 443 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416.599.7662