Got the frame Thursday. Started building today. Couldn't find an LBS that would put the headset in while I waited so I scrounged some parts from a car wheel bearing press and the hardware store and put it in myself. I did have to take the fork to them to bang on the crown race. Nothing I had would put it on straight. After screwing with it for an hour I took it in. I also had to get them to chase the BB threads. After installing the external BB it looks to me like the BB needs faced too. I will have to call around to find someone that can do it. Most of them around here don't have the tool. As I read on line, the seatpost that Soma spec's won't tighten in the frame with their seatpost bolt. At least not this one. 27.2 is a bit small, 27.4 is probably big. They spec 27.2 They should ream it to the bigger size IMO. All that is left is derailleurs, cabling, taping. I need to get a tap to chase the RD hanger to get the paint out of the threads. Maybe I will have the LBS do that if I find one that has a facing tool. I weighed the bike as it is and then weighed all the parts that are left to put on. 60cm frame with a touring seat, A520 touring pedals, and 25mm tires is right at 21lbs. If you put one of those thong seats and racy pedals on it it would be 20. If you are short and ride a smaller frame, probably 19.5 or so.

fresh out of the box


starting to look like a bike. Sweat equity. Yeah I know that's a lot of spacers. The Stanyan has a short head tube and I want comfort for the long haul. Those that think I bike doesn't look right without a 6 inch drop from the seat to the bars and hide their eyes because these old bones ain't comfy like that.