While some of us are engrossed in le Tour, let me take a minute to talk about a bike that is decidedly anti-Tour (which ain't a bad thing). I've spoken before about Grant Petersen, his company Rivendell and my love of my A. Homer Hilsen. Well, we took delivery today of a new Petersen designed bike from SOMA fabrications called the San Marcos. I will let Grant tell you in his words what this bike is all about. The San Marco is a sporty road bike, a frisky bike suitable for any road riding on the planet----fitness rides, club rides, centuries, brevets, riding over to Lucy-Jo's house, anything you can do on a bike on a road, you can do on this bike. I can't imagine anyone who isn't racing not liking this bike. We are one of the few shops in the country who have these in stock. It's a road bike, it's a light touring bike, it's a commuter. Figure around $2200 for one smartly equipped. Considering that bike rags are currently ...
