Smooth Operator

So you know, not all the custom bikes we build are from Surly. Say for example, you want a sweet Mixte frame for getting around town and maybe using for kid-hauling duty at some point? That’s just what we built here for customer M.

Behold… the Soma Buena Vista 650b 1×10 city bike. Buena_Vista2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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33mm tires make for an extra-cushy ride.

M. Wanted a smoooooth ride, so we went with the Soma Buena Vista frame with skinny-tubed Tange Prestige steel frame, and paired it with a set of 650b wheels that just fit the long-reach brakes, even though the frame was designed around 700c wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1x10 drivetrain for simplicity and wide range.

1×10 drivetrain for simplicity and wide range.

We set it up with a mid-range Shimano mountain bike drivetrain for hill-conquering durability.

 

 

 

 

 

A Brooks B67s saddle matches nicely with ergonomic and stylin’ PDW Whiskey grips.Buena_Vista5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One last glamour shot.Buena_Vista1

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