Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Because one's a $1K+ bike and the other is a $300 bike. Obviously the more expensive bike is going to have nicer components. You need to compare bikes that are closer in cost to make it fair.
this makes no sense. yes, the more expensive bike has nicer components and... is available at half the original price. the link i provided has the soma at a starting bid of 399. that's pretty much in the same cost range as the nano. that's why i mentioned it as a better buy in the first place.
Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Ok,I'm 6'. I won't fit on a 53cm Soma,I should fit the larger size Nano. Can you find me a 55cm Soma for $500? If you can't find a bike that fits,then it doesn't matter how many there are. And there aren't that many left. I can buy a Nano that fits me right now,without having to spend hours scouring the internet,and there's a good chance Nanos will be available in the coming years. The Soma's are limited to a dwindling stock that may never be produced again.
again, makes no sense. i gave you the link to the bike for sale. what difference does it make if the stock is dwindling? it's not as if it's a dahon folding bike with loads of proprietary parts that require an ongoing supply chain of spares. every part on the soma is standard. in fact, if there are only a few left, that would seem to be a good reason to grab one at the hugely discounted price that's currently being offered.
also, according to specs, the M/L nano is 53cm. so, apparently, the nano will not fit you either.
Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Again,find a properly sized Soma. As far as I can tell,there's only a few 53's left. If you fit a 53,great,if not,getting a great deal on a bike that doesn't fit isn't a great deal at all.
i agree. see above.
Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Reread what I typed. First,as far as the 406 vs 451 thing;406's are more common than 451's. I can walk into several local shops and buy 406's,but I doubt anybody carries 451's. Next,I said the Soma is limited to 32mm tires,you can't go any wider due to the frame. The Nano has clearance for much wider tires,so you can run skinny performance tires or wide comfort ones. You can even run BMX knobbies if you want to play mini velo CX.
The Soma is a nice bike,but they're hard to find,there's only a limited supply of new ones left,and they are limited in how wide of a tire you can run.
edit: also,you said "the soma is designed as a road bike and has the right wheels for that application". From the ad copy I read,the Soma was designed for urban use. YMMV,but I would greatly prefer to run 1.5" tires around the city,with the option of BMX knobbies for winter,than be limited to 32mm.
so, basically you are confirming that i was correct in my first assessment of your original reply to me. you would chose the nano over the soma based on wheel size. but, evidently, it's a moot point as neither soma nor nano bikes will fit you anyway.