Soma B-Side Mountain FrameSoma's first XC frame designed around 650b tires. Rolls over obstacles better and more stable at speed than a 26er. Better in twisty singletrack than a 29er.
Specifications:
Tange Prestige heat-treated butted CrMo steel; butted CrMo rear end
Geometry designed to accomadate a 80mm travel fork
Disc brakes only (no canti studs)
Track style dropouts w/ derailleur hanger
Low sloping top tube (400mm seatpost recommended)
Rigid CrMo steel disc fork in black available
Geometry adjusted for the White Bros. Magic 650b 80mm travel fork (will also work with 100mm travel 26" wheel forks, though we have no recommendations to which 26" forks can be safely used)
1-1/8" size headtube
27.2mm post size
Recommended tire size: 1.95 - 2.4
Color: Carmelized Orange
Wt: 4.35 lbs.
Sizes: Sm, Md, Lg, XL