MONSTERCROSS Adventure/Gravel Bike (SOMA WOLVERINE)

SOMA Wolverine has been an adventure bike classic. Review of the new TYPE A Wolverine.
Help support independent reviews: / pathlesspedaled
www.paypal.me/...
DISCLOSURE: Wolverine was provided for review and sent back without additional payment.
SUPPLE PATCHES pathlesspedale...
PATREON: / pathlesspedaled
SUPPLE SHIRTS: pathlesspedaled...
**NEW ROUTE GUIDE** www.pathlessped...
INSTAGRAM: pathlesspedaled #thesupplelife #gravelbike #biketouring #bikepacking

[@xavierguilbeault991]

As a suggestion, I really like the "'bike flavour wheel", but you should definitely highlight the subject you are talking about when you bring it up. It's hard to find ourselves in the amount of information that you are presenting. Essentially, I suggest highlighting the subject (the quadrant?) by toning down the rest of the wheel, then pinpoint where the bike you review is exactly, with some sort of arrow or pointer. Nonetheless, amazing videos, keep it up!

[@TrevorGay]

FINALLY someone shoes the Wolverine 4.0 some love!

[@nthonyholden]

For anyone wondering, Soma's Double Cross is also a remarkably similar ride, but with simplified rear dropouts, if you don't want to bother with the sliding drops of the Wolverine. A great all-rounder, just like the Wolverine!

[@jun8185]

Another awesome review! I completely agree that it's a great all-rounder, I love my Wolverine.

[@timothygraf2539]

Great review. Thanks. I know you already stated in one of my earlier comments about a Fuji Jari, that you were hoping to get your hands on one, but I just wanted to add this to keep it trending. 😉 Hope you get your hands on one. Keep up the stellar work. 🚴‍♂️👍😎

[@mitmon_8538]

TOTALLY agree on 105 groupset. The cost to shave a few more grams by going with Ultegra or Dura Ace is way too much for me. I'm just hoping there's some trickle..um..up?..sideways?..from the GRX sub compact crankset to 105 in the future. With regard to the moving outboard of crank and front derailleur, I wonder if the industry is trying to move everything outboard in preparation of 12 or 13 speed? Will we see the need to go to boost spacing (148 vs 142 thru axle) or greater on adventure bikes to accommodate wider cassettes in the next 5 years? It would make sense that the entire drive train would eventually have to go wider for more cogs on the cassette instead of keeping the same standards back when 8 cogs was all that was needed. The further blending of road and mtb in inevitable. And I'm all for it. But I may keep a retrogrouch triple crank, 8 speed bike in the stable just for grins. Great vid as always.

[@joshuacoder3902]

I love my wolverine. By far it is my favorite bike to own. I even prefer my soma over my custom lynskey.

[@jfspurlin1]

That's high praise. I have two Lynskeys and am looking hard at the Soma!

[@keithbasham2413]

Do you feel in the bike or on the bike? That's important for me. Thanks.

[@GreatEgret]

I just built up a Wolverine V3. Such a balanced bike! Love it!

[@randallajimine5673]

LOVE the channel! I've been saving up for a new bike since my previous one was stolen a couple months ago. I've built up a beater bike off of Craigslist to ride in the meantime -- a late 80's Specialized Rock Hopper that I've set up semi-supple. I was really looking forward to this review because the Wolverine Type B is one of the replacement frames I've been considering. Also in the running is the Surly Midnight Special (especially now that there are more color options). Your reviews are SUPER informative and helpful. Anyway, I'd love to see a review of the new All City Zig Zag but with big 650b tires. I emailed them to ask about 650b tire clearance but they replied that they don't recommend 650b on the Zig Zag, which I don't entirely understand. Note: one common feature of all the frames I'm considering is the ability to mount downtube shifters. I know they're archaic but I love them and want to keep riding them as long as possible. Thanks again for all y'all do!

[@rangers1919]

Nice Review, as always. I have the Wolverine and it's my favorite bike ever. I also have the Cross Check, and IMO, the Wolverine is a way more stable ride. The back end of the Cross Check is way more twichy. I'll probably plug in the ride wheel and compare them eventually. The Wolverine feels closer to a "road bike" than most cyclocross bikes I've ridden, but I haven't been on many of the modern gravel bikes. I definitely agree on your review of the climbing; it climbs reasonably well for being so heavy (compared to roadies). This was kind of at the forefront of gravel bikes and a lot have caught up and passed it, but it's still a great bike.

[@boombangbeep]

Until this version, V4. The Wolverine has had identical geometry to the Cross-Check. Because the designer openly stated he specifically copied the Cross-Check. they even have the same tire clearances. He did this because the Straggler was designed longer and lower than the Cross-Check, and he didn't get why Surly did that. He felt the Cross-Check was great, It just needed discs. What's interesting is the Cross-Check has much more forgiving tubes, because it doesn't have to be stiffened for Disc Brakes like the Wolverine and Straggler did. I do wonder if the flex the cross check possesses from those lighter tubes is what you are feeling. I have both the Wolverine and the Straggler, I still want a cross check for goofing around. I dream of Crust!

[@mellissanash7517]

Pretty sure read the Wolverine can fit 2.2 650b, while the cross check can't/

[@boombangbeep]

@@mellissanash7517 that's because they would hit the brake bosses. But that's not a geometry thing. That is a having v brakes thing.

[@rangers1919]

@@boombangbeep Not identical, but close. Wolverine has a taller headtube, longer wheelbase and taller bottom bracket drop. Stack and reach are more for the Wolverine (Looking at 58 cm for each). They are pretty close, but IMO, it's surprising how much more relaxed the Wolverine feels. I'm guessing it's the stack and wheelbase. I picked my Surly because I looked at the geometry and saw it was very close to my Wolverine so I was pretty sure it would fit haha.

[@boombangbeep]

@@rangers1919 until this generation they were exactly identical in every single way other than seat tube length. As Surly measures seat tube to the intersection, And Soma measures to the end of the tube. The Paperwork may not look like a match. But Evan, who has commented in these comments. Is one of the designers along with Stan Pun. And both of them have made statements that the Wolverine literally has the same Geo as a Cross Check. On top of that. I've run fit numbers on my 54 cm Wolverine, my 54cm Straggler, and a customers 54 cm Cross check. The Wolverine has identical Geo for V1-V3. But the Straggler does not match either, though that is to be expected. The perk of the Wolverine is that it's seat tube is a real 54cm versus the Cross Checks 57cm, and It has like 13mm more head tube. But ETT, Stack and Reach, as well as HTA, STA and even BB drop are matches. But measured in two different schools of thought by different standards.

[@markmiller1315]

Great review on this bike! Could you please review the Salsa Vaya some time. I am a painter and love to ride and paint too!

[@RuezgaDaniel]

A lugged steel fork in chrome or a matching blue would look great!

[@James-he2vg]

Why didn't they supply the standard steel fork for review?

[@ianmagnuson1626]

@@James-he2vg They actually dont have the lugged steel fork for the Type A (the headtube would eat it whole). it only has the unicrown tapered thru axle fork which IMO looks bad and the bike would have been 28lbs. I love my V3 Wolverine with the lugged fork. it looks classy but is capable of singletrack and rough touring (it is heavy compared to similar bikes). I bought it on sale after the V4 came out bc green of the Type B looked so bad.... I wish they went with a pale green or even a pink like the Crust. But nothing can beat that orange of the V1 and V2.

[@pascalgaudette8973]

Great video and one I've been waiting for - thanks! But... nothing on the funky adjustable rear dropouts? Good idea or not in your opinion? Good implementation (ie do they work well)? I thought you would use them to vary the rear geometry of the bike and see how that affects handling...

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I didn't really have time to fudge with them.

[@pascalgaudette8973]

@@PathLessPedaledTV I can understand lack of time, and I respect all the work that goes into making these reviews. Anyway, at least for me, in thinking about purchasing a (V3) Wolverine frame, the dropouts are one of the major things that distinguish the bike from its competitors. (Though I gather the V4 Type-A you had is no longer belt-drive compatible, but it should still be easy to convert to single speed...?) Whether these adjustable dropouts are a bug or feature (for me) is something I'm not quite sure about, so I'd have loved to hear your thoughts on their utility and implementation. Ah well, I guess the bike's already gone by now, so opportunity missed (for me)...

[@jenrotten]

I just built a v4.0 type A wolverine and got the matching thru axle fork. It feels pretty stiff to me, but I only weigh 120 pounds. I also think the bike climbs really well, and it has a much more stable front end than my old Soma double cross.

[@andrewhamilton3486]

I think your rogue panda frame bag looks soooooo good, especially with that blue frame

[@Alex_564]

Timely as I will finish my v2 wolverine build this week as my 29x1.9 tires came in today.

[@hardmtnbiker]

As you may or may not know, I love metal frames, especially steel and Ti. Now that you started “bike whisperer” reviews, please consider one on frame materials and ride qualities. Frame tubes are definitely at the core of a supple bike build

[@bobshuff6156]

I'd like to hear about frame tubing as well. Can you say Ti is Supple? I know it more as an ultralight, but rigid material for camping gear.

[@hardmtnbiker]

Bob Shuff I have a Ti Twin6 Standard Ti Rando www.twinsix.com/collections/bikes-bits/products/standard-ti-rando-pre-order?variant=14993900550 It’s a supple frame and of course the wheels and tires play a major part in the supple feel. I have Stan’s Crest rims with 3x double butted spokes and Teravail 700x38 Rampart light and supple tires.

[@pedalingadventures7122]

Love love love my Soma Saga Disc touring bike... A little livelier in the rear than the Surly Trucker. I imagine this Wolverine as a sportier Saga. Oh, and these are the Condor 2 bars... way different than the original Condor bars :) Hope you can get more Soma bikes to review! :)

[@dougcohenmiller]

I've got both a Saga and a Wolverine (yeah I like my soma's!). The Wolverine is way more aggressive. I also had an LHT before the saga, and have the same thing to say, the saga is much more lively. But the Wolverine is a whole other beast!

[@BruceChastain]

I'm digging the looks, including the color

[@Exgol2005]

love the videos (this and many more). Looking forward to your take on GT Grade 2020 soon! (wishing)

[@ppoonjr]

Hi Russ, that area you’re riding reminds so much of Bozeman. My sister lives northeast of Bozeman, Story hills area.

[@meonhafiz8766]

Great chanel and I love the review Russ, do you mind reviewing Soma Double Cross Disc next? :)

[@fancytyme]

IRD cranks are definitely underrated. A little surprised they didn't also go with the IRD Alpina FD since (IIRC) it's made for compact/wide doubles. Surprised the 105 RD can handle a 34t, especially with that range. What cage is it?

[@N9LVG]

Hi Russ, wanted to pass along something I learned a while ago from a video I saw about how Tange is made. Apparently it's pronounced like Tan-gé. Great review as always.

[@emmber19]

Hey Russ, I can confirm that the lugged steel fork they make for the wolverine is very flexible. Almost too springy for me at 190 lbs, but probably very nice for lighter riders. Thanks for the review!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Good to know.

[@boombangbeep]

@@PathLessPedaledTV At 300 pounds, it proved extremely noodly for me. Good only for casual cruises. But insanely comfy. I am now running the Thru-Axle steel fork, and added the Thru-Axle chips out back. Total Goldilocks zone for stiffness.

[@cd0u50c9]

Such a great frameset, but I'm glad I managed to track down a black one as I'm really not a fan of the green and blue of this series of frames.

[@taracr2984]

Do you have a parts breakdown for this particular bike you rode? I’m thinking of getting a Wolverine build in the near future but I need to make a list. Love your bike reviews BTW. They’ve been very helpful!

[@GabrielAbaud]

Great review! Quick question...why do you tend to compare a lot of bikes to the Midnight special? Is there a specific thing about that bike?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Because it's awesome and quite unique when it came out. It is one of the touchstone bikes in my head that was the first to combine a real responsive geo with supple tires but not sacrifice utility.

[@TheJkrak]

Path Less Pedaled any other similar to the midnight special that may have came out since?

[@jarradlawrence930]

Thanks for the detailed review, how tall are you?

[@dougcohenmiller]

Great review. Certainly a bike I’ve been curious about for a while. How did the IRD crankset compared to the Velo Orange one on your polyvalent?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Comprable. Didn't notice a difference in shifting performance.

[@jojoanggono3229]

I agree. 11~34 cassette with a 50/34 crank would be perfect for this bike.

[@biking261]

Those cranks remind me of the Stronglight offerings from the 70's-80's

[@misanthropickat6167]

Cool! I've been curious about this bike

[@bourbongravels7934]

I have built one myself. Drop bars but with 1x gripshift.

[@416cyclestyle]

Love the old school look.

[@elenabatryncha2933]

hi Russ ,how do you compare this Wolverine against Niner rlt9 steel I own? pretty different? thank you a lot for your rewiew!

[@sabergo1]

Another great review. I love how this bike looks, where can you order a complete bike though? The Soma Fab online shop only sells the components.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Unfortunately they don’t do completes. If you email them tho they might put one together for you.

[@robertcrystals]

You reviewed a Kona Sutra LTD yet? Would live to hear your take on it.

[@danielpwagner]

Awesome review. The top cable is for the rear break, right? Is it possible to route it via the down tube if you run a 1x?

[@alienbeef0421]

Het, what do you think about a Shimano Sora/Alivio combo? I'm a MTBer trying to get into the CX life, and I don't want to give up my wide range cassette.

[@cabaneencac5168]

Which frame is lighter between Wolverine and the Jawbone???? Tange Prestige both but I think the Wol is full buttled on all its triangles . Can't find a clear answer on the Soma website.

[@somafabrications9345]

The Wolverine is lighter using narrower gauge and thinner butts. We wanted the Jawbone to have less flex than the W when loaded up.

[@davids.8600]

Great review! You've got me curious about those brakes. So if Soma's on tap for review bikes, have you thought of reviewing the Grand Randonneur?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Might have to wait till next year. Have a few more bikes in the queue!

[@morty412]

Pan-yer Tan-jay Hey, sure you’ve been asked, but when is the BikesxBourbon band getting back together?

[@tomr862]

Can confirm the steel fork rides great I was fairly surprised this one came with a carbon one. Nice option though I guess

[@rangers1919]

Same here. Have the steel fork and it's great. Although, this is a heavy bike so the carbon might be nice for that. The steel fork looks so good too.

[@emmber19]

The steel fork on mine (v 2.0) is sometimes too flexy. Hard breaking can feel dicey especially with a load, and if I just slam on the brakes I get fork shudder. Not a problem if I apply the brakes with a little nuance though. I am also on the heavier side at 190, I suspect that these problems affect lighter riders somewhat less.

[@rangers1919]

@@emmber19 I'm bigger than that and could see that happening with a load. I've had it a little, but not bad.

[@Alex_564]

I've read through the wolverine page over at mtbr it could be brakes causing it and that adjustments to the brakes can lessen it.

[@mellissanash7517]

@@rangers1919 Do you have the QR or thru-axle fork?

[@Kaosad69]

Does that groupset have a clutch on the rear derailleur? If not how does that bike go with chain slap on rough surfaces? That was the purpose of the Grx to add clutched rears and 1x to compete with sram I believe. I love those handlebars by the way, they look super comfortable.

[@rotormotored]

I'm looking for a frame so I can build a Gravel/All road bike around it. So far, I'm liking what I'm seeing with this review. I actually like it the way you have it set up on this vid. Except I think I'd add the Redshift stem and seat post. I sent you an email on your website.

[@SB-kf3kf]

Hi Russ, thanks for the review! Wolverine vs Bombora what are you taking for a gravel/ road commuter build?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Would lean towards Bombora.

[@montepalamo1838]

how would you compare the wolverine to a salsa vaya? more stable with baggage?

[@mellissanash7517]

How does the Wolverine compare to the All-City Gorilla Monsoon and the Surly midnight special?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Quicker than the GM. Slower than the MS.

[@mellissanash7517]

@@PathLessPedaledTV What about in terms of handling and weight?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Lighter than the GM. Par with the MS. Last comment was the handling.

[@nc4801]

I see these tires are 650x42. Can you explain the ride difference/feel between 42 and 47?

[@northkyt]

Thanks for mentioning the Yokozuna Ultimo brakes...been looking for a good set of cable/hydraulic disc brakes and I thought TRP Hy/Rd was the only choice. Only problem is it looks like they only work with road levers, and I want to use MTB/flat bar brake levers. I thought there are some MTB levers that have road lever cable pull though. Have to look into this more.

[@stanpun4134]

Tektro MT3.0 Brake Levers and IRD Sylvans are the only ones i know of.

[@kinlex9]

Hi! What's that saddle? Is it a Flite? Is it any good? I just really like the design and shape of it and interested how does it compares to a modern saddles with a cut-outs, wide flat shapes and all that things... Thanks!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It is a Flite clone. Its great if you like Flites. I prefer wider / flatter saddles.

[@charliepi]

Do you use compressionless brake cable housing for those Ultimos? I see Yokozuna recommends you do, but I've seen conflicting views as to whether or not there is a big benefit.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

These were not setup with them but still worked awesome.

[@johndunnartist]

Russ. Your review persuaded me that I needed this frameset - and indeed, I now own one. I'm having a nightmare sourcing a rear rack though!? The spacing between those rear eyelets (outer) is 177mm. Huge, in my limited exp. Any of your big-brained viewers know what to run on this frame. (that clears my THP Spyre brakes too?)

[@GoonieGooGoo910]

Did you happen to get the weight of the frame? Soma lists 4.79lbs, and I believe that is for the 46cm. A steel fork should be roughly 3lbs, in general. The Bombora in a M is a bit over 5lbs, so I would think it should be roughly the same weight as the Bombora?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

No. Was shipped as a complete. The Bombora build had carbon wheels.

[@matthewshroyer8548]

Russ, thankyou for the review! I think I already interpreted the answer from your reviews, but more confirmation would be great, sometimes I get lost in the details! While comparing two bikes (as built in your reviews), if rougher roads, rougher terrain, and some mostly smooth but twisty single track were a most of the mix, and less smooth pavement, would you personally choose the bombora over the wolverine? What are your thoughts between those two in terms of climbing in rough terrain (for the genre ), does the Wolverine take more input? I do not have much flatland local too me, lots of steep climbs and decents. It also looks like the wolverine has around 11mm or less trail with the steel fork than the carbon, is that about right? My guess looking at reviews and geo is the bombora would be a better choice for rougher oriented terrain, non paved steep climbs and decents, in terms of geo. I require a narrow Q, which limits my choices for bikes intended for rougher conditions (for clarification: ruts, rocks, bumps, not hucks, drops and jumps). Unfortunately, it limits my tire size too, or i would be looking closer to 3 inches. Thanks! And thanks again for the reviews Russ.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Bombora climbs a little better and descends a little better IMO. Steel feels springier to me and the fork is more forgiving.

[@matthewshroyer8548]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Thanks Russ. I am super surprised by this. After viewing both of your reviews I thought the opposite. Thanks for the input!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Oops. Meant Bombora not Wolverine.

[@matthewshroyer8548]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Thanks again Russ! I am going to go try to find one to ride. Btw, the pannier video is my favorite so far!

[@NoFrictionZone]

Interesting bars! Great review.

[@ericfreef]

@Path Less Pedaled how closely does this bike approach the winner/runners-up of the most supple awards from last year? maybe not factoring in the Condor bars because they're weird aesthetically?

[@sw9506]

if the warbird and war road is your bike of comparison for every bike you review, how do we relate to that if we never ridden them? Don't take it negative as I love your channel

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Use our Bicycle Flavor Wheel.

[@stephenrobertson2197]

Is this bike frame only, or is it sold somewhere built as reviewed? I am also 5' 8", You said you felt on top of the bike. Would you have preferred a 52cm?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Only frameset. I don't think a larger size would have changed that feeling. Again, it's not a "bad" thing, it's just how it is. Some prefer it, some don't.

[@boombangbeep]

It's got a fairly shallow Bottom Bracket. Chainstays aren't super long and the Seat and head tube are not especially slack. These will all lend to that on top of feeling. a sort of playfulness that makes the bike a little easier to throw around. The Straggler is very similar but with a lower Bottom Bracket, and it feels more inside. I imagine the All-City Space Horse would feel even more planted. I prefer the Wolverine to my Straggler, but both get ridden. Straggler is the dirt minivan, Wolverine the Jeep.

[@mangpots7284]

@@boombangbeep how about the space horse? 😅

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

Interesting build kit. I wonder why it wasn't spec'd with the IRD MCX carbon fork?

[@joshuacoder3902]

www6droppin that fork was just announced. Im sure PLP has had this bike for s few weeks. I have a feeling that the spartan fork has the same A to C and rake as the MCX.

[@geoffthechef76]

Russ, how would you compare this bike to the new disc Space Horse? Btw, do you still own a Space Horse? Hope all is well duder!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Wolverine is much sportier a ride than SH. SH is more stable and not as quick. Sold my SH to a friend in town.

[@nickporter3531]

Hi Russ, great review. One question how do the brakes on this compare with the Paul Klampers?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

don't know yet. Haven't spent any time on the Pauls yet.

[@nickporter3531]

Path Less Pedaled might make a good video (also may get you some time on a breadwinner if you get the chance 😆)

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Ha. Will have to sneak in a few rides :)

[@northkyt]

Hi guys, thanks for the review. Question for you: I just ordered a set of Yokozuna Motoko brakes and I'm building up a Wolverine Type "A" frameset to put them on (waiting for the brakes to arrive). This will be built up as a single-speed. I bought SRAM S500 brake levers to go with the brakes. But when the brake levers arrived, I see they do not have lever return springs. So there is nothing to make the levers return to the non-braking position when released. I'm wondering if this would work with the Motoko brakes, or do I need to buy different levers with return springs? Thanks!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I think the brake calipers should snap the levers back into place.

[@northkyt]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Thanks!

[@mellissanash7517]

How much of a weight difference between that carbon fork and the regular steel fork? Is standard the QR or through axle fork? Any reason they didn't give you a build with their own carbon fork?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Thru axle. Don’t know the weight diff. Don’t know why they sent it with the Sparta.

[@mellissanash7517]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Sparta? Is that was the CF fork is called from Soma? After more riding I assume how are the condor 2 bars?

[@nicksherer1373]

Review the Twin Six Rando!!!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Been trying to get one of those for 2 years to review.

[@nicksherer1373]

Dang! Well I'll pester 'em next time I order from them. Love the content ❤️❤️

[@impleague]

Does anyone know if that’s a short or medium cage rear rear derailleur?

[@mechanicaldavid4827]

The Anything cage comes with crystal-clear instructions NOT to mount the carrier on fewer than 3 bolts.

[@idahoverland_208]

The number of the counting shall be three. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qyfoGLlt59oKs

[@peterbaskind9872]

Those R7000 shifters are excellent. Don’t tell anyone - but there is almost no difference between those and Ultegra.

[@theriver8524]

Who made that floral print frame pack?!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Rogue Panda.

[@davidrichards237]

Hi. How do the brakes compare with the TRP HY/RD?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

No maintenance. Smaller profile so easier to install. Better brake feel.

[@ericpmoss]

I still don't get how the cable/hydraulic brake would feel so much better. I have trouble seeing how the pivot in a cable-actuated brake could cause more than trivial amounts of friction/stiction.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You should try some hydraulics yourself. It’s hard to articulate and understand until u try it.

[@evanbaconful]

Both pads move so there's almost no rotor flex.

[@TheJoePavlik]

what is the point of the rise on the condor bars

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I talk about it in the video.

[@Clydesdalecycle]

I thought the 2mm offset for GRX was more for tire clearance

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I suppose but people have been running 46-30s with with pretty wide tires without issues? The cynic in me thinks its just a ploy to sell front DRs. Laura's Breadwinner has 46-30 cranks and pretty big 2.1 G-Ones on them.

[@Clydesdalecycle]

I'm currently having my own custom built and I brought up the idea of being able to run 50mm tires. Hopefully I capture what he told me correctly. Getting clearance for that changes the design of the chain stays. We could still use a "regular" front mech to his knowledge, but a dimple would be required in the chainstays for the cranks to have clearance to turn with flex. If they move the cranks out slightly it negates this. But i could have completely misunderstood him. I'm sure the internet will let me know

[@poweroftea4508]

Hi what the name this handlebar?

[@poweroftea4508]

Thank you i find it Condor bar

[@zachs6191]

No comment on the 650bx42 tires? Looks like you could fit some real fatties in there, especially with 650b.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You could. 42s is what it shipped with. They rode well. Of course would have preferred 47s.

[@michaellucenkiw8849]

@@PathLessPedaledTV I squeezed WTB Nano 2.1"s on mine, it's amazing.

[@Hella-ob8fz]

It’s a midnight special with a carbon fork, same color too lol. Did surly copy soma or did soma copy surly?

[@chipsandsalsa2520]

What are wheel size?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Watch the video.

[@ishasimpson8002]

650b 42wide

[@chipsandsalsa2520]

@@ishasimpson8002 Thank you !

[@markberenger4413]

How Much $$

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Frame only. So as much as you want to spend.

[@AyBee9725]

Why's it called a Monstercross bike?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Its a bike term usually meant to denote a drop bar style bike with large aggressiveish tires beyond typical cyclocross widths 33mm.

[@porkchop2723]

This Soma is basically a Specialized Sequoia Elite with same type of Hover bar. Same group set. Steel frame carbon fork but with 105 Hydraulic brakes.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Actually pretty different. Sequoia has a 435 CS length making it much more stable but not quick to accelerate and it also has higher trail. Sequoia is a diesel whereas this rides more like a coupe.

[@wesnewman]

@@PathLessPedaledTV The Dropouts weren't slammed, so the CS length on the Wolverine is longer than stated in the spec. The Fyxation fork also has a smaller offset than what the Wolverine is designed for, which would increase the trail.

[@fivesfish]

Ape hanger bars!

[@waisinglee1509]

I am pretty sure I will get a lot of flak but that bike looks hideous. It's as if it is a jumble of parts thrown together with no sense of aesthetics.

[@charliej4297]

The Fxyation Fork, oversized headtube, and the crank, bar, and groupset combination make this bike look like something a half drunk mechanic would build out of shit in the bins at any shop

[@sanfransimo]

It’s the black fork and gum sidewalls. Picture it with a color matched fork and black sidewalls and it all makes sense.

[@bikesaredumb]

what about planitery movements? steel will def flex next to gravity bro

[@cabaneencac5168]

In its 66cm livery it must weigh a good 26-27 lbs??