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@SamJesson
Soma Fog Cutter 58cm Gravel/Bike Packing/Commute/Endurance/Road. GRX (not Surly). £1500 ono
Hey there,
I’m selling my bike because I’ve had a kid and never ride it. I’ve got a different kid carrying friendly bike which seems to be my new “one bike”.
Unfortunately my wife’s bike banged into it in the shed so there’s a medium sized chip off the paint and two smaller ones next to it. See pics. It’s noticeable if you point it out (see pics) but otherwise the frame is in great condition.
About the frame from Soma:
The Fog Cutter is an endurance road/road sport design. This is the frame you want for grand fondos, long days in the saddle and the most demanding commutes. We designed it to fit wider road tires and fenders, but its geometry makes it handle like a good road bike rather than CX or gravel bike or hybrid.
• Tange Prestige double butted CrMo steel tubing; heat treated throughout
• Road sport geometry
• Rear rack & fender mounts
• Tange Modular dropouts. Stock setup is for 142mm thru-axle hubs and flat mount disc brakes. Alternative styles available thru Tange/Long Shen.
• Tire clearance for 700c x38mm with fenders (some front derailleurs will limit tire clearance) and 650b x 42mm
• Fits 1-1/8" headset (EC34/28.6|EC34/30 headsets)
27.2mm post size
Paint: Cerulean Blue
58cm should suit riders around 5’11”-6’2”.
I wanted a fast touring bike, so the gearing is set up to go super low with a lovely low gear of 24 gear inches, but still able to speed nicely downhill with 114 gear inches (standard 50/34 range is around 30-130 gear inches).
I had the steerer tube cut nice and high meaning the bars are the same hight as the saddle which is great on the neck for multi-rides or very long day rides. I’m 6ft. Obviously at very little cost this is changable if you want to slam it down and race around.
The tyres are incredibly comfortable and generally a complete luxury at £140 a pair. As are the cowchipper bars (£80) which are a perfect compromise of drop and sweep for comfort and control. Bar tape is basically as new.
I had the wheelset made up for lightweight-ish touring in mind, they’re still really fast though! Basically perfect for commuting and gravel riding.
Bottom bracket/bar tape/chain have done less than 50 miles.
My local bike shop will pack up properly and ship it to mainland UK for £60
You’re welcome to come and view it.
Cerulean Blue - 58cm
Lugged CroMo fork
Shimano XT disc brakes
GRX shifters/derailleurs
White Industries Cranks 30/46
11-34 cassette
Teravail Rampart Tyre 700 x 38c Tan Light & Supple
DT Swiss GR 531 Rims
Halo MT Front Disc Hub 32h Silver
Bitex BX106R Rear CentreLock Hub 32h Silver
HT PA12 Pedals Black
Tange TG36 Technoglide Sealed AHead Headset Silver J27
Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe 44cm
Ergon SMC Comfort MTB Saddle Black 12-16cm Mens
Cinelli Chubby Bar Tape
Any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Sam
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