Wrecked 1st FG / Building New FG / Frame Suggestions
03-06-15, 04:55 PM
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Please post pics of it in the Soma and Pake Lounge.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...ke-lounge.html
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03-09-15, 11:27 AM
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Some of these jokes are helping me laugh the pain away....
So I think I'm between the Soma Rush and All City Big Block. What do ya'll recommend?
I read some cases where the rush's geometry causes toe-overlap, has anyone had this issue?
So I think I'm between the Soma Rush and All City Big Block. What do ya'll recommend?
I read some cases where the rush's geometry causes toe-overlap, has anyone had this issue?
03-09-15, 11:45 AM
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Well, it basically comes down to whether you prefer a threadless (Big Block) or threaded (Soma Rush) fork setup. Yes, there is some toe overlap with the Soma Rush, but it is not excessive and not noticeable during riding at normal speeds.
03-09-15, 11:53 AM
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Do not worry yerself with "toe overlap". It'll probably never really affect you.
03-09-15, 11:57 AM
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I was deciding between the Soma Rush and the All City Big Block.
It was between the chrome rush (sexy) and gold big block....not as sexy. Then I found a grey Big Block and color became a non issue. I chose the Big Block because I wanted to be able to throw on some fatter tires in the winter, switch bars easily and I like the aesthetic of the Grey. Lastly and most importantly the geometry was a better match for my long torso short legs body type. Most will say that stand over doesn't matter but I find being able to clear my top tube without mashing my nuts has its merits. I built it up with some nice parts and couldn't be happier. Stiff, fast and very responsive.Toe overlap is almost a non issue on this frame. Mine is a 52 cm which fits like a 55cm in the top tube.
All City is a really cool company IMO.
It was between the chrome rush (sexy) and gold big block....not as sexy. Then I found a grey Big Block and color became a non issue. I chose the Big Block because I wanted to be able to throw on some fatter tires in the winter, switch bars easily and I like the aesthetic of the Grey. Lastly and most importantly the geometry was a better match for my long torso short legs body type. Most will say that stand over doesn't matter but I find being able to clear my top tube without mashing my nuts has its merits. I built it up with some nice parts and couldn't be happier. Stiff, fast and very responsive.Toe overlap is almost a non issue on this frame. Mine is a 52 cm which fits like a 55cm in the top tube.
All City is a really cool company IMO.
03-09-15, 02:10 PM
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I was deciding between the Soma Rush and the All City Big Block.
It was between the chrome rush (sexy) and gold big block....not as sexy. Then I found a grey Big Block and color became a non issue. I chose the Big Block because I wanted to be able to throw on some fatter tires in the winter, switch bars easily and I like the aesthetic of the Grey. Lastly and most importantly the geometry was a better match for my long torso short legs body type. Most will say that stand over doesn't matter but I find being able to clear my top tube without mashing my nuts has its merits. I built it up with some nice parts and couldn't be happier. Stiff, fast and very responsive.Toe overlap is almost a non issue on this frame. Mine is a 52 cm which fits like a 55cm in the top tube.
All City is a really cool company IMO.
It was between the chrome rush (sexy) and gold big block....not as sexy. Then I found a grey Big Block and color became a non issue. I chose the Big Block because I wanted to be able to throw on some fatter tires in the winter, switch bars easily and I like the aesthetic of the Grey. Lastly and most importantly the geometry was a better match for my long torso short legs body type. Most will say that stand over doesn't matter but I find being able to clear my top tube without mashing my nuts has its merits. I built it up with some nice parts and couldn't be happier. Stiff, fast and very responsive.Toe overlap is almost a non issue on this frame. Mine is a 52 cm which fits like a 55cm in the top tube.
All City is a really cool company IMO.
Ever since "the wall" i've gained an arch nemesis, the toe-overlap, so i'm reluctant to understand how little it affects the rider on the soma. I find myself at lower speeds cutting corners quite often.
03-09-15, 08:08 PM
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I'm between those exact two color options as well, go figure lol. Where did you find the grey All City, I can't seem to find a distributor with it.
Ever since "the wall" i've gained an arch nemesis, the toe-overlap, so i'm reluctant to understand how little it affects the rider on the soma. I find myself at lower speeds cutting corners quite often.
Ever since "the wall" i've gained an arch nemesis, the toe-overlap, so i'm reluctant to understand how little it affects the rider on the soma. I find myself at lower speeds cutting corners quite often.
Keep in mind Scrod has them in blue on retrgression
