Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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I kind of agree with both sides. A new bike shouldn't generally have issues unless being advertised as that however the dings are pretty insignificant and the frame was highly discounted as an older year model. I would reach out to Soma Fab/Merry Sales and see what they say just to see what they say and if nothing then you haven't lost much more than a little time.
Enjoy the bike, steel has an excellent ride and Soma makes some fine bikes, I own a New Albion Privateer which is from the same parent company and it is a fantastic frame. With the various parts I have put on it, it is a great commuter and would be a fine gravel grinder as well. I can't recommend that bike enough especially for the price it is quality Tange tubing and in my case has everything I need plus I could run it as a single speed and with both 130 or 135 spaced wheels.