David Taylor’s Pake Track Bike

Here’s a little background on Mr. David Taylor. I first met him when he was referred to me to build a custom wheelset for his old green Mercier Kilo TT track bike. David rode that bike everywhere as it was his only means of transportation. After the wheelset he invested more into his “daily”, including [...]

Soma Buena Vista Mixte

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Soma Buena Vista Mixte

I was recently commissioned to build a city bike for the spouse of a very good customer. It was to be a present at a surprise retirement party. The only requirement was that it be comfortable enough for a recently-returning rider while still being fashionable. Again, Soma Fabrications came to mind as they have perfected [...]

John P’s Soma Van Ness

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John P’s Soma Van Ness

John is without a doubt a connoisseur of the simplicity and pure aesthetic of a fixed gear bicycle. So when he approached me with the idea to build his dream commuter, I was excited for the opportunity. Being committed to using the bike as his sole means of transportation, John insisted it meet very specific criteria. [...]