Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
As much as I like my Soma Double Cross DC, get this if you want a travel bike:
http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=114348
Break Away Cross Frame
w/ roller case
Ritchey heat treated, Cro/moly butted steel tubing
Full size bike can be split apart to fit into travel case
7 sizes 48-60cm (2cm increments)
Eyelets on rear drop outs for rack capacity
Carbon fork w/ alloy steer and Canti bosses
Case size: 8.5" W x 26.5"H x 31"L w/ wheels
Ritchey does not guarantee Airlines will not charge
5.9 lbs Frame/Fork (56cm)
I've looked at that. However: no disc mounts. And I already have a fork. So I'm looking at $1300 for a frame and case. Not too bad.
Or $350 for a DC frame, $300 for a case (but maybe I can find a used one) and whatever an S&S conversion costs. Man, I wish Soma made a travel version of this, much like Surly makes the Traveler's Check.
Money wise it looks like almost a wash, depending on what the conversion costs, and what the availability of used cases is.
Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
I have 2000 miles on my 2008 DC purchased in September. It's been nearly perfect;
You're a very tall guy, aren't you.