I had a short test ride of the Space Horse, before things shut down. I liked the ride - smooth and comfortable for the 20 minute test ride. I didn't get a chance to ride the Fuji Jari. That line looks promising.
It's not the time for me to spend money on a new bike, since income is not assured. OTOH supporting the local economy... we'll see. Nonetheless, that doesn't stop the ongoing analysis though
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Currently looking at:
Soma Fog Cutter build (currently my
#1 )
Space Horse (lacks 3rd bottle mount, mech disc)
Fuji Jari 2.3 (mech disc)
Surly Straggler (2, mech disc, 1x)
Interestingly, Soma calls the Fog Cutter "road bike geometry, with clearance for wide tires", white Fuji says the Jari is designed for gravel, "not just a road bike with wide tires".