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/ On Friday, October 12, 2012 6:23:33 PM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: > > 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. >> >> >> <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ih56PFVTzlk/UHdtxjmz1fI/AAAAAAAAAWI/A0Q1CbQLNwE/s1600/Soma+San+Marcos+015.JPG> >> >> 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. >> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/g7QtpAP8K7kJ. 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.
