Oregon Manifest Winners
The winners of the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge are now posted to the Oregon Manifest website.
2012 Soma Cargo Bikes
Soma has a pair of cargo bikes in the works. The “Tradesman” is their modern take on the traditional English baker bike. It takes a 26” wheel in back and a 20” up front. Maximum capacity on the platform is around 50 lbs. It’ll be available as a frameset in mid-November for $600 retail.
The “Pick Up Artist” is a longer, front loader with linkage steering. It has a much higher carrying capacity of up to 150-200 lbs. Like the Tradesman, it takes 26”/20” wheels. Soma has not yet committed to manufacturing this one, but I’d love to see it come to market. If you like the looks of this bike, consider dropping them a note to encourage them to make it available.
Breezer 2012
Breezer’s new website is live and showing their 2012 line-up. Of particular interest is the new “Downtown” line of steel-framed city bikes. The Downtown 8 features a Nexus 8 drivetrain, chainguard, rear rack, and fenders at $829.99. The “Beltway” belt drive model is listed in the main menu, but the page is not yet displayed.
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2012 Trek Cocoa
For 2012, Trek is offering the Cocoa, a Dutch-inspired 3-speed city bike. Specs include a Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal gear hub, chain case, skirt guard, fenders, kickstand, retro saddle, and understated graphics. Retail is $609.99.
2012 Specialized Source Eleven
The Source Eleven is Specialized’s new top-of-the-line commuter for 2012. Specs include Alfine 11 internal gear hub, Gates CenterTrack belt drive, Alfine hydraulic disc brakes, Supernova Infinity 8 dynamo hub, Infinity E3 front and rear lights, Pletscher kickstand with integrated kickstand plate, alloy fenders, alloy belt guard, Racktime rear rack, and internally routed wiring. Retail is $2750.
