Why the Soma Smoothie Is a PERFECT Winter Bike - 1,500 mile review

Описание: ❄️Looking for the best winter road bike? After 1,500 miles of cold, wet, salty, and miserable winter riding, the Soma Smoothie has proven why steel bikes make sense for winter cycling. In this honest review, Cat 2 racer Patrick Bischof breaks down ride quality, durability, gearing, tire clearance, and real-world performance to tell us why he thinks the Soma Smoothie the ultimate winter training bike.

If you’re searching for a reliable winter bike, a steel road bike for bad weather, or a do-it-all winter trainer that can handle rain, snow, and rough roads — this review is for you.

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🛠 Bike Specs & Rider Setup:
This is a Soma Smoothie, originally released in 2022. It features a steel frame, mostly Shimano 105, an Ultegra mechanical rear cassette & chain, HUNT 44 Aerodynamicist wheels, and weighs approximately 22.13 lbs / 10.28 kg.

The rider’s current setup is…
• Cranks: 175mm Stages power meter
• Chainrings: 52/36 Shimano 105
• Shifters: Shimano 105
• Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 10–33
• Handlebars: Ritchey 38cm Steem
• Stem Length: 130mm
• Saddle: Specialized Power 143mm
• Tires: Continental GP5000 All Season (Tubeless)
• Tire Width & PSI: 32mm, ~60–65 PSI

⏱ Timeline
00:00 – Introduction
00:34 – Bike Overview & Specs
01:29 – Patrick Bischof & Why This Bike
01:59 – The Perfect Winter Bike
03:18 – Upgrades
04:46 – King of Comfort
05:29 – Price and Value
06:13 – Favorite Features
06:53 – Drawbacks
08:08 – Public Service Bicycle Works

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