Hey if anyone has a moment-I'm in a quandry about figuring which bike to start with. I'm transitioning from mountain biking but never liked it...and then I tried road biking...and I am sold on that...(why did I wait so long???). So, I'm looking to get a good bike to start with...I don't want to get a junker only to have to upgrade later...so I was looking at a Soma Double Cross or a Felt F75...anyone have any suggestions on the two? I have read good things about the Felt but I've never ridden one...and my LBS isn't too familiar with them. I road a Soma and really liked it but it was a 2002 model...so here are the specs on the 2 bikes and if anyone could help me out I would love it!!!

***2005 Soma Double Cross 50cm Cyclocross Bike:
Kona project 2 fork
Mavic Cosmos wheel set
Ultegra STI shift/levers
Avid shorty 4 brakes
3T Prima 199 H/B
105 rear der.
Shim. 500 EX front der.
Shim. 600 cranks 53/42
Ultegra cass. 12/23
Thomson stem 70mm
Felt carbon saddel
Ritchey speed max cross tires
Rear fender
(rear der. uses shim. 105 down/tube shifter to shift)

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***Felt F 75:
FRAME Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum w/carbon seat stays, CNC'd head tube & BB shell, forged dropouts w/replaceable hanger
FORK FELT 1.3 High Modulus Carbon Design with 3K Finish, Carbon Blades, Crown & 1-1/8" Steerer, Aluminum Dropouts with FELT Compression Device
HEADSET FSA 1-1/8" Integrated
STEM FELT 1.2 6061 Alumnim 3D Forged with 7° Rise Rise
HANDLEBAR FELT 6061 Aluminum with Ergonomic Drop, Ø31.8mm, 50cm=400mm
GRIPS: Felt Gel Ribbon Tape with FELT 3D Logo
SHIFTERS Shimano 105, 20-Speed
F/DERAILLEUR Shimano 105
R/DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra
CRANKSET Shimano, 2-PC, FC-R600, 50/34T, 50cm-52cm=170mm, 54cm-56cm=172.5m, 58cm-63cm=175mm
BB SET Shimano Hollowtech-II
CHAIN Shimano 10-Speed
FREEWHEEL Shimano 10-Speed Cassette, 12-25T
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105 Dual Control
BRAKES Dual Pivot with KOOLSTOP Cartridge Brake Shoes, Stainless Hardware and Teflon Bushings
SADDLE: FELT 1.2 Road Saddle with Carbon Injected Base and CRMO rails
SEAT POST FELT 1.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, 300mm
F/HUB Shimano WH-R500-A, 20H
R/HUB Shimano WH-R500-A, 24H
RIMS Shimano WH-R500 Aero Alloy Double-Wall with CNC Sidewalls
TIRE Vittoria Rubino Slick Folding 700x23c
SPOKES Shimano WH-R500-A, Aero Spokes
PEDALS Speedplay Zero!

Man, that's a hard decision. Some people really like their Somas. I really like my Felt and think it rides fantastic but it also fits me very well. Is the Soma used? How much better deal is it? I think both are great bikes, but you'll need to actually get on each one and try it out. I'm a dork in that I like to usually buy new, but if the Soma is a good deal and fits you well it might be worth it. But, there's no try and true answer for which is better for you.

One thing you might want to do is post under the Bikes and Frames Forum and just simply and nicely ask if anyone has a similar Soma and what their personal opinion is on it. I think their are at least a couple of regulars who like Soma's but I'm not sure if they have Cyclocross bikes or not.

So, I actually completely changed my mind from either. I appreciated the response...I was hoping to get more advice but yes perhaps posting in a different location would have helped? Either way, I went with a Cannondale R1000 double. It has good components and the fit is great...