I purchased a Trek Soho S this past weekend and have managed a few short rides on it. I plan to do a comprehensive review similar to my series on the Trek Valencia.
The Trek Soho S is a single-speed bicycle which shares an almost identical frame to the Valencia – this means you’re getting a stable ride and a more relaxed, upright position – but the similarities end there. Without components
I joined my Dad for our typical “Sunday Morning Ride” for breakfast and took the Soho. My first experience on a single-speed bicycle.
But wait. I’m lying. This wasn’t my first ride on a single-speed bicycle and after just a few pedal strokes this reality came back to my mind quickly. My first single-speed bicycle was that bike I rode when I was a kid. You know, the one with the coaster brakes. There weren’t any “speeds” on that bike – you just hopped on it and started pedaling – you experienced simplicity.
When you encountered an incline or hill, you pedaled harder and you were out of the saddle if you really wanted to speed things up or if that hill was really big.
This little flashback reminded me that you can have quite an enjoyable ride experience without shifting a dozen different gears along the way.
The bike ride to breakfast proved to be much easier than I’d imagined and quite enjoyable!
I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with the new bicycle so look for that detailed review soon!
Merry Christmas!
Wow, you and I have such good taste! I too own a Valencia and a Soho S.
I use the Solo S as a winter commuter; I have Marathon Winter tires on it.
I bought the Soho S in the summer and enjoyed the heck out of bombing around on it, not worrying about what gear I was in. So far it has been very reliable in the winter.