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Originally Posted by
xenologer
btw, the Soma Double Cross is a Cross Check clone, similar notes probably apply
Not even close;
Soma: heat treated Tange Prestige
CC: 4130
Soma: Vertical Drop-outs
CC: Horizontal drop-outs
Soma: Semi-compact geometry with a sloping top-tube
CC: Horizontal top-tube geometry
They both can be great bikes, but the differences are substantial.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 06-05-12 at 04:40 PM.