With all of the parts sold off, and as I await my new Bird Zero TR frame, it’s finally time to lay the Soul down. I thought about selling it, but I think burying it (in the loft) in full Hope livery is a better idea. Then, in 10 years time when 26″ is the latest thing and modern geometry is seen as a laughable mistake, I can proudly get it back out.

So long, old friend… for now.

(I’m burying the Salsa forks with her in case 1 1/8th doesn’t make a come back.)

And, as an aside how many old (i.e. 26″) Soul owners have switched to Zeros?

I sold my Mk2 to an enthusiastic younger rider about 6 months ago.

I’d replaced it much earlier with a Soul275 but held off selling the 26er for ages before deciding I was being silly. Kinda with I hadn’t still, but as I reasoned, it’s highly unlikely I’d ever rebuild it so it’s having a better life as is.

A Soul V is very likely on the horizon, but there’s personal reasons for keeping my 275 this time.

Viking burial?

Disappointed, thought this thread was going to be about Robocop. 😐

Disappointed, thought this thread was going to be about Robocop.

I feared it might be bad news about Joe Cocker

Must admit, I wasn’t sure whether I was going to need to reach for the eye bleach or see something about a Dialled when I clicked in.

A Soul was quite a surprise! 😀

I feared it might be bad news about Joe Cocker

Nah, he’s tough as nails

Had to go and check the Robocop reference… now want to watch Robocop…

Are you stashing it with your porn mags behind the water tank like me?

Best stealth ad ever

howsyourdad1 – yep, and some choice VHS cassettes… it’ll come back. It’ll all come back…

Had to go and check the Robocop reference… now want to watch Robocop

😉