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I've been considering Soma as well but haven't riden any. I think the Smoothie ES has more room for tire clearance. What didn't you like about the ES (curious)? It seems like a lightweight road-ish frame that you could build for light touring and randonneuring. Maybe have different sets of wheels.
The ES is a very good sports/touring frame. It would make a great century bike. The Smoothie is will feel more lively and should climb a little better.
I picked the Smoothie over the ES since it's geometry was closer to the Trek model the OP mentioned.
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