Double Cross (Canti Brake) [RETIRED]

This cantilever brake model was retired in 2016. This was one of the models we launched the brand with. We still make a disc brake specific model..

The nitty gritty:
- Tange Prestige heat-treated butted CrMo steel front triangle; butted CrMo rear end
- Clearance for 700x38c tires with fenders
- Rear spacing fits road or mtn. hubs.
- Optional matching lugged sloping crown steel fork features eyelets for front rack and braze-ons for low-rider panniers.
- 1-1/8" size headtube - w/ extra height so you use less spacers.
- 10 sizes: 42cm to 62cm
- 4.2 lbs (54cm)
- Color: Graphite (and Gun Metal Blue Matte-limited stock)

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Double Cross (Canti Brake) [RETIRED]

  • Double Cross Specifications:

    - Headset: 1-1/8" (threadless external cup)
    - Front derailleur: 28.6mm, bottom pull
    - Seatpost: 27.2mm
    - Seat collar: 30.0(or 29.8)mm (not included)
    - Hub rear spacing: 132.5mm (fits 135 or 130 OLD hubs)
    - Brakes: Cantilever ( Linear-pull brakes, OK)
    - Chainring, Max: Road 52-39t Road Triple 52-39-24t. Single: 40t
    - Bottom bracket shell: 68mm wide, English threads
    - Downtube shifters: Mounts available
    - Water bottle bosses: 2 sets
    - Acceptable fork length: 389 - 401mm axle to crown
    - Acceptable fork rake/offset: 44mm - 50mm

  • I have general questions about your frames... (i.e. frame material, country of origin, fit questions, how to order).

    Go to our General FAQ page. Link is on the bottom of each page.

  • What cranks will the Double Cross fit?

    It will fit road triples, road doubles, compact road doubles and cross cranks

  • Something to note about the geometry:

    The top tubes are on the long side.

  • What's the rear hub spacing?

    Rear hub spacing: 132.5

Double Cross (Canti Brake) [RETIRED]

  • My Favorite Bike

    “Last winter, I decided to race cyclocross for fun. I had a Surly CrossCheck but I came to conclusion that it was too porky for racing.So I decided to get a Soma DoubleCross because it had a nicer tubing and it was a half a pound lighter than the Surly. It is currently my favorite bike, logging in more hours than my lighter Specialized Roubaix. Steel feels more lively and comfortable. The geometry is super stable, both on road and on dirt. I have a wheelset for each application. 700X23 for road and 700X38 for dirt. I take my Doublecross on mountain biking trails and it handles great even when descending steep switchbacks. It climbs with ease, provided that you have the gear range for it. On road, the geometry is on the sluggish side. It rides kind of like a rando bike, not snappy like a race frame and not too slow like a fatty touring frame. Its just right. ”

    Dean , San Bruno, CA

  • Underrated

    “i have to say after looking at forums before and after [getting] my doublecross i can say that this frame is very underrated and too often made into a calm commuting build. IT'S A BEAST. ive never been more pleased with a ride. it feels at home on pavment as well as dirt.this baby hits the rails on corners and is AMAZING at high speeds”

    DeKush, ,

  • “Ripping down gravel hills at 25+ mph she's as quiet as a mouse. the same 105 group that I have on my aluminium framed cross bike is on the DC and it works flawlessly whereas it rattles itself out of adjustment on my other bike. I like to ride with 'no hands' and this bike has the stability that I have craved since the old Raleigh days. ”

    Matt C, , Maine

  • Unsolicited Soma Double Cross Review

    “Just returned from Italy, and the first trip for my S&S coupled Double Cross. While I have a Carbon Madone, if I had a choice of one bike, it would be the Double Cross...solid handling, great ride. Thanks to SOMA, to Jeremy at Sycip for fitting the couplers, and to West County Revolution in Sebastopol for the build-up (Dura Ace, compact crank 12x27, Mavic Ksyrium, 25c conti gators).

    This is atop Passo Gardena in the Dolomites.”

    Charlie, Sebastobol, CA