Steel is real

[sbctwin]

I want a new commuter bike. I am commuting on my alumninum trek mtn bike. I am having problems with it this year and it is not comfortable. The only thing I really know is, I want a steel commuter. I test rode a Bianchi Volpe today. It is a tad to big. The guy at the bike store is willing to bring in a Surley Long Haul because he knows I am somewhat committed to a new bike. I like the Volpe, but it has 700c wheels and at 4'10" it is a little big. The bike store guy then told me of the new Soma Mixte. Has anyone heard anything about this bike. I tried to find out info on the internet, but didn't find much. I guess it is new. I want a steel bike

[boy in a kilt]

The Soma mixte is a project they've been working on for a while. According to the soma blog dated 4/8/08 it should be in production in a couple of years.

Mixte frames and frames that are part mixte (check SGTiger's avatar) are brilliant for those who stand a bit closer to the ground.

I'd suggest you think about 26 inch or 650c wheels.

[sgtiger]

Just make sure the reach is right for you on a mixte, especially if you're putting drop bars on it and setting it up for more road type riding. If it's meant more for commuting/cruising with a more upright set-up and moustache or other similar type bars than the reach is issue is usually more forgiving.