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Soma Wolverine with Rohloff hub and Gates Belt - $1,850 (Madison)
bicycle type:
gravel
frame size:
50 cm
wheel size:
700C
bicycle frame material:
steel
suspension:
none (rigid)
brake type:
disc (hydraulic)
electric assist:
none
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Soma
model name / number:
Wolverine
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The bike:Note: WTB tires and leather saddle have been installed (see last 4 photos). The shifter required special road handlebars that are assembled in 3 pieces. The hub was professionally laced to 700c rims. The Soma Wolverine frame is specially designed for belt drives with a break in the right seat stay to allow the carbon belt to be installed. Wolverine allows for wider gravel tires. The disc brakes are hydraulic and are very smooth.
The build: Over $5,000 invested in the bike. The bike and hub have just over 1,000 miles--the required 'break-in' for the Rohloff hub. The bike has only been ridden on smooth asphalt bike trails and never in rain or snow.
From Soma webpage:
The original inspiration for the Wolverine was “monster cross”, but it is seriously so much more. Its geometry is stable enough for off road touring, but sporty enough for all-around adventure and gravel riding. With its sliding dropouts, you can run single-speed, derailleur gearing or hub gearing (Rohloff, etc). With a split seat stay, it is specially manufactured for the Gates Carbon Belt Drive.
The price $1850 is firm and must be a local purchase as there is no shipping.