SOMA Wolverine Unboxing with a Ratcheting Y Tool!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

***Y-tool is 4-5-6 size hexes.

[@content-i-guess]

Would love to see a review/comparison on the Yokozuna vs the TRP Hy/Rd!

[@rangers1919]

Can't wait for this review since I have the old orange version of this bike. My guess is it won't surpass the Crust for the esteemed supplest bike of the year, because it's a bit sportier, but you will like it. For me it's the most comfortable bike I've ever used, but I haven't been on a few of these modern supple bikes, yet.

[@evanryan120]

I've been waiting for you to review this bike for sooooo long!

[@ianmagnuson1626]

Ive been looking forward to this for a long time! It will be interesting to see your impressions compared to the Crust bike. I love my Wolverine, but your review of the Crust had me drooling!!!!!

[@Slappywag69]

Looking forward to this one...On paper, the frame seems dialed in: Finally available with an oversized headtube for tapered forks and the improved rear sliding dropouts...seems perfect for someone that wants a versatile, racy steel bike that can take legit big gravel tires.

[@robinheil]

20% off all SOMA products for being a Patreon supporter? Pretty sweet

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. Good reason to support the channel!

[@mynameisAirport]

Very excited to hear your thoughts on the Soma Wolverine! I have a Wolverine 2.1 with the full SRAM Rival 1x group, Avid BB7 mechanical brakes, 36t front, 10-42 rear, 40mm Donnelly Strada USH tires on i9 Trail S wheels and I love it!

[@MMcG25]

nice! Would love to hear what size that Wolverine is if you can share..... looking forward to the review of this frame/bike. Keep up the awesome work - you rock.

[@richardharker2775]

I recently purchased a Topeak ratcheting kit and although its slightly heavier than a multi tool it is much more versatile.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Topeak ratchet tool is great!

[@altabajacalifornia]

Russ your killing me here! Had this and the juice (leaning more towards the juice) to consider for my custom steel bike project. However I think now I’d like to wait a little bit more on that haha (no pressure btw)

[@pedalingadventures7122]

Hopefully they give you a Soma Saga Disc to test out also sometime soon! I love mine!... a tad bit shorter wheelbase than the Disc Trucker/Long Haul Trucker, hence a bit sportier :)

[@ethanrau2833]

As a straggler owner....those rear dropouts have me drooling. Damn Surly rat maze. :)

[@jun8185]

I've been building a Soma Wolverine as my first "adventure" bike! I am curious what your opinion is like. Looking forward to the review video!

[@glidealong1171]

Really like my Wolverine V3. Around my neighborhood 29ers rule. I have been running mine with 29 x 2.2 RaceKing II tires and love it. I'd love to know if that fork will spin the same tire. I run the steel fork currently.

[@clay9333]

Riser bars with dropped stem... (Or to be more accurate, spacers on top of the stem.). Hmmm.... Doesn’t seem to make much sense but looks cool I guess.

[@sheilastallard]

Would it be asking to much if you did two videos on the bikes you test for us. One , on the build from the box. Two, how it performs?. Keep em coming!!!

[@brianmaldonado3723]

Soma Condor 2 bars. Intro'ed January of this year and I was one of the first. Love them but...wish they were wider. About a 2 inch rise.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. Wishing they were a bit wider too.

[@cameronbracken6223]

Soma towel bar

[@michalkus439]

Finally a Wolverine! Yay!

[@mitmon_8538]

Ah HA! I knew I wasn't crazy. On the BikeRumor website, if you search for their review of the Soma Wrench on May 29th, they mention that the bits are removable. My guess is Soma got feedback from enough people that weren't thrilled with the too easily removable bits that they started making them fixed. There's some of that discussion on the BikeRumor review also. I'm glad they sent you a fixed one. All it takes is one time for the end to slip out of the wrench and bolt you're working on at the same time. We all know what happens with small cylindrical things that fall on shop floors. XD

[@clion3738]

Hi Russ, any chance of seeing a full review of this bike beyond the unboxing? Would love to hear your thoughts on it (though I know the 2020 model has different geometry)!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

There’s a full review on the channel.

[@clion3738]

@@PathLessPedaledTV thank you! I somehow totally missed it, and will get my glasses prescription checked. Love your reviews 👌

[@fireroadie6654]

Love the channel. It’s called a 3way

[@mshanem80]

I have one of those fyxation forks it is awesome i cant say enough about it...comes in ta or qr and thier customer service is unreal im talking unmatched! Cousin

[@sedricmalonejr]

PLP is pretty much a drop bar, gravel bike branding company? Lol....if you were to spend time on a straight bar, urban-fitness bike, which one would it be? I do enjoy your videos. Great info and genuine!!!

[@petecusack1638]

Amazing to hear metric measurements with an American accent.

[@cujomtb250]

How come you never gave a review on the Wolverine? I am interested in that frame and would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Because I’m still reviewing it. Vid in 2 weeks.

[@cujomtb250]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Awesome!! Thank you Russ.

[@caseyrowe3402]

Sweet vid. Thanks lots for the video. :D

[@Blueyes3131]

I definitely need a one of those

[@nationharris]

Have you ever tried the TRP Hy/Rd calipers?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yes. Long ago. Can’t comment on how they compare since it was ages.

[@virjaysonfrancisco338]

Is that a 44mm headtube and tapered Fyxation fork?

[@kimrice394]

WOLVERINES!!!

[@NoFrictionZone]

looking forward to the review, although I can't justify another steel/gravel bike to my g/f. I'm not as lucky as you are, she doesn't ride :(

[@nopets]

OMG I so want cable actuated hydraulic brakes now.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

They are SO good!

[@RickyHolton]

@@PathLessPedaledTV You'll have to do a long-term review. I wonder how well sealed it all is, how much maintenance it is, and anything else we're missing. I've heard generally good things about the TRP HY/RD but nobody with long enough to know what the life looks like on them.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

@@RickyHolton Supposedly they make a claim that the Yokozumas never have to be bled. Which is pretty cool if true.

[@cameronbracken6223]

@@PathLessPedaledTV I have almost 1500 miles on my set of Yokozunas now and have never given them a second thought, except for how well they work!

[@vaynomblenner]

I've got a TRP hy/Rd and yokozuna motoko (2 piston version), the yokozuna has a bit more modulation and power I think - could be because it's up front.

[@Alex_564]

Very useful as I just got a Soma Wolverine v2.1.1 frame Sunday(not fork yet, but thinking about going Surly Midnight special thru-axle fork as it cost about $40 less than the Wolverine thru-axle fork). Maybe I missed it, but which version did you receive? V3, V4a or V4b?

[@jun8185]

Looking at the color, I think it's a V4a. The bike looks exactly like the floor model that Soma used to take photos.

[@dh5370]

The fork is the worst part of the midnight special, skip it and eat the $40

[@Alex_564]

@@dh5370 Really? Can you elaborate more? Also, do you suggest the regular fork or thru axle soma fork?

[@joeumbrell8774]

Kinda off topic but how do you like the Casio watch you are wearing compared to your usual Seiko auto?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It’s great! Lightweight. Has alarms that I actually use. Great everyday watch with a little bit of flash with the metal bracelet (if a digital quartz can have flash). Only splashproof so doesn’t go on fishing trips tho.

[@joeumbrell8774]

I've worn a Casio F-91w on various nato straps for last 6 years. Hands down my favorite watch!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Joe Umbrell just got nato adaptors for a G-Shock 5610. Much better than the resin strap!

[@rodturner4038]

Is the Bombora staying Russ

[@spikewf003]

Russ, did you ask for those parts or did they send(sell) those parts?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It’s what they sent as their demo build. I didn’t ask for anything specifically.

[@MrYugo6969]

Another bike I wanted to see. Now...contact Grant Petersen and have him send an Atlantis!!!

[@gman3215]

Nice!

[@kogcyc]

4-5-6mm, more likely

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Your right. 4-5-6

[@KingVonMudder]

What size are those Condor 2 bars, Russ? I'm ordering the XL (44/50cm, hoods/ends). On the Soma website, it says in Winter 2019, they'll have XXL (46/52cm)... Nice. www.somafab.com/archives/product/condor-2-handlebar

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

These appear to be 44 hood to hood. Would prefer wider.

[@MattBeindorff]

Those bars are not the best looking. I'm curious how they ride....

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

That’s why we test things!

[@joeb6955]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Eager to hear what you experience on these bars Does Soma call these the Condor "2"?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Mr. Potato head Sure. I think they might be designed for bikes that don’t have any more room for spacers. Also I didn’t spec this bike, this is what they sent for me test.

[@KingVonMudder]

@@joeb6955, Yes. These are the Condor 2. A much better improved shape over the original Soma Condor bars.

[@justahunk]

3:53 😏