Jamis Aurora vs. Aurora Elite vs. Something Else

[sgtiger]

Here's a link to the blog on Soma about the mixte:
http://somafab.blogspot.com/2008/04/...xte-frame.html

[KnottedYet]

I waaaaaant one!

When they say "first production" do they mean first ones they'll be selling, or first prototype?

3 or 4 months is muuuuch sooner than 2 years! Cool! (where did I get 2 years stuck in my head?)

Ooooh, I want one....

[xeney]

I'm going to write to them and ask.

Unless this frame is dramatically more expensive than any other Soma frame (and maybe even then), or unless the sizing turns out to be really odd, I will buy this frame as soon as I can get my hands on one. If it's going to be available in a few months I'll probably skip the Smoothie ES build. If I'm looking at a year or longer, I'll build up the Smoothie ES and plan on a component swap later.

Now I am really excited!

[elk]

Oh...no Aurora...
But hey...who'd argue with a Soma!!!?? It's a great looking bike!!!

I think Waterford makes a mixte too....I'll go look

[KnottedYet]

Waterford Diva:

http://www.waterfordbikes.com/site/d...iva_photos.php

Nice bike, but not a mixte. (doesn't have 3 stays)

Phooey.

[madscot13]

yeah I'm not sure if hte soma smoothie es would fit me or not. it looks pretty promising as a frame though. I wonder how they measure standover. I wonder how I grow more...

[xeney]

My frame came in on Friday but the bike shop was too busy yesterday so we'll go back this week. I have huge buyer's remorse but I'm going to give it a try.