Another thing to consider from my end:
Last year I was looking for a new bike (to replace my 80s Bridgestone). I
debated between the Sam and a Soma. I ended up getting the Soma - price was
the deciding factor. The Soma was a good bike, a great one really. It did
everything I wanted it to.
I've been riding a bargain lugged steel Schwinn Traveler (1982) for the
last several years. The frame is a little small for me and I've sunk
several times its purchase price into repairs, but it has been a reliable
and mostly comfortable steed. For the last week though, I've been borrowing
a
