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2020 Retail- [11.01.2020]

Soma Handlebar Osprey

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Width: 710mm

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Alternative MTB bar similar to the Soma Clarence, but with a little more backsweep and a wider straight section in the center (better for attaching accessories).

Grip angle is about 40 degrees.

– 6061 T6 aluminum

– 710mm width

– 31.8mm and 25.4mm available

– Shotpeen black or silver

 

  • Specifications and Recommendations:


    Frame:
    - Seatpost: 27.2mm, Seat collar: 29.8 or 30.0mm
    - Front derailleur: 28.6mm, bottom pull
    - Rear hub thru-axle: 142mm x 12mm
    - Headset SHIS: ZS44/28.6 | EC44/40)
    - Max.Tire Fit: 700c x 35mm (certain front derailleurs may reduce tire clearance)
    - Min. Tire Recommendation: 700c x 23mm - Max chainring fit: 52-39-30t, 53-39t,
    - Bottom bracket shell: 68mm wide, English threads
    - Compatible with downtube shifters
    - Rear disc brakes: 140mm rotors (160mm max), Flat mount
    - Also compatible with 57mm reach road rim brake
    - Rear rack fitting: We recommend a rear rack designed for short chainstay bikes like our Rakku to reduce heel strike with large bags.
    - Recommended fender fit: 37-45mm wide; ideally 10mm wider than tire width

    Fork:
    - Rake: 43mm (48mm for size 48cm and 52cm)
    - Axle to crown: 380mm
    - Disc brake mount type: Flat mount, 160mm max rotors
    - Also compatible with 57mm reach road rim brake
    - Hub thru-axle: 100 x 12
    - Fender mounts on inside of legs
    - Max.Tire Fit: 700c x 35mm
    - Steerer: Aluminum, so you can use either star washers or a compression (expansion) plug with your headset. 350mm long


What is the cable routing like on the Smoothie HP

The Smoothie HP runs shifter cables and the rear brake externally along the downtube. We believe that bicycles with with internally routed create maintenance headaches that outweigh their benefits for this type of bike. The frame is compatible with old school downtube friction shifters. A nylon plastic cable guide is screwed into the bottom bracket shell. The matching carbon fork has internal routing. Cable guide braze-ons need C-clips(included) or zip-ties to hold the cable housing to the frame.

1) If you are not using downtube friction shifters, you need to purchase downtube cable stops to cover the bosses and to create an guide point for running cables.

2) We recommend sheathing exposed shifter cables on the downtube and bottom bracket with Teflon cable liner. These are inexpensive and helps keep the cables from a build up of dirt and grease on the plastic cable guide. Also reduces corrosion if you are not using stainless steel cables.

3) It is common on bikes that cable housing can rub on the paint of the bikes when you turn the bars. We recommend getting stickers (cable dots, frame protection tape) applied in areas you see rub.

Do you have build recommendations for this frame?

For most of our frames we usually don't recommend much beyond stay practical and reliable. For the Smoothie HP-- since it is a little more purpose-built for a certain type of performance-- we would recommend faster, lighter wheels and tires with fast rolling casings. They will help you spin up to speed faster and the frame will help you maintain momentum. Not wiggly light wheels; you do want some stiffness for cornering. We think this is more important than deep aero wheels, but build it however you want.



For my cargo bike...

“ Great handlebars I have always been very road or mountain specific when selecting bars. I recently built a cargo bike to cary my 2 and 5 year old kids around on. I wanted something different that would be wide enough to maintain control with so much weight and high center of gravity. These bars were the perfect choice. They not only give great control for my application, but the hand positioning is very natural and comfortable. I would by these again for another bike project in the future.”
-- Kelly (reviewed on JensonUSA.com


Wide Clamp Area

I’ve tried several alt bars and this is one of the most comfortable and natural feeling. The wide clamp area is nice for attaching feed bags. Bars feel sturdy and responsive on roads and trails alike.
-- Ryan Chapman (reviewed on Amazon)


40 degree sweep is perfect. 710mm width is a must.

These bars are wicked comfortable. No numbing! THANK YOU SOMA!!! Sweep is perfect, room for other items to add on. You can STILL stand up and move nimble enough on singletrack and bushwacker trails along with winter riding on a fatty. I strongly recommend, excellent alt to the great Jones! $$$ is right for a solid 31.8 / 710mm wide al bar, FINALLY! Soma is on point!
-- S (Reviewed on JensonUSA.com)


Super Comfortable

This is a great bar. It gives you plenty of options for hand positions, and pairs wonderfully with ESI's Extra Chunky XXL silicone grips. It just makes you want to keep riding.-- Mike –– SeabassJames (Reviewed on eBay)

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