I'm also not in the size range of a Rodeo (94cm PBH). It so happens that I do have a Bombadil and a Soma ES just as you are considering. At the time I got the Smoothie ES, I got it instead of a Rambouillet.
So, while I can't really compare the Rodeo and Soma, I can appreciate the consideration of having the lighter road bike and the heavier touring/mountain bike. I like my Smoothie. It's set up with compact cranks and a 9 speed cluster, with clipless pedals and brifters. I run 32 mm tires on it. I have other bikes that I ride more often and I've considered selling it many times, but every time I ride it I do enjoy the feel. It is a fine bike and I've been very happy with it. Dave On May 30, 7:50 am, ed k <[email protected]> wrote: > Greetings non-lurkers - > > I like the idea of a so-called club racer to go beside the Bombadil, > but the Roadeo comes in freakishly small sizes, not fit for a healthy > 98cm PBH. Can't understand why.... > > Can anybody contrast/compare to the Soma ES > (http://somafab.com/extrasmoothie.html)? Besides the fact that it is > welded and 1/4 the cost? It comes in a 66cm (C-T) which should be OK. > > I know, I should be contemplating I.F., but if this is a > quick-and-dirty solution I'll take it for a few years while I save up > some cash. > > Bonus Riv reference: Requires long-reach brakes like Riv's Silver Sidepulls! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
