Jamis Aurora vs. Aurora Elite vs. Something Else

[Blueberry]

xeney-

that sucks I hope everything works out - sounds like you weren't 100% sure on the bike, so maybe it's the the best. Maybe the mixte will fit you after all

CA

[xeney]

They are only making 60 of those mixtes so I am not counting on being able to get one.

Still waiting to hear about the frame. The shop called the supplier and as of Wednesday had not gotten a response. I put down a $200 deposit but I am ready to just walk away, I am so sick of this.

[mimitabby]

geez, what an absolute drag!!!

If you're only into this 200 dollars, why don't you just deal with Soma yourself? You might actually end up with a bike that way, you know?

[xeney]

I will definitely do that if I decide to try to get one of the mixtes. I was trying to give the LBS some business but it has been nothing but a pain in the butt ... I always feel guilty when we circumvent the LBS to buy direct, buy from eBay, etc., but I think I am officially over that guilt.

[elk]

I would imagine that SOma would not be happy about this either....I'd contact them.

But first!!! Ask for your deposit back....you have every right to, given the way this is unfolding. You've shown good faith...what's their end???

[xeney]

Given the way the dent was painted over, I think the original quality control problem lies with Soma, unfortunately. In any event, I went by the bike shop yesterday and a replacement frame is on its way.

I really hope it fits ... I am having doubts once again, because this weekend we measured the effective top tube on my Puch mixte (which fits me beautifully) and it's about a centimeter longer than the ETT on my Bianchi (which is too reachy). I have a 10cm stem on the Puch, and a 5cm stem on the Bianchi! So the overall geometry of the bike matters a lot, and this is just a crap shoot at the moment. I don't think the seat tube angle is any different on the Soma than it is on the Bianchi, though, as I recall, so the smaller size may be fine. We'll see. If not, eBay here I come. (Unless someone here is on the fence about a 50 cm Smoothie ES! I will give you guys first crack if it does not fit.)

[KnottedYet]

I got email from Soma, there is no waiting list on the Buena Vista mixtes.

Buy from their website or order through your LBS, first come/first served.

(maybe that will keep me from ordering one and building bike number FIVE, when really I should just be riding the bikes I have and leaving my wallet locked in a safe somewhere! )