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Old 02-09-14 | 04:10 PM
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Bikes: Cinelli SC 1971, Daccordi 1985

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Any bike predominantly ridden on the road is better served with less radical geometry than is used in pure track racing bikes. Still, I like an in-between geometry that retains the liveliness of track geometry, while allowing a bit more room for wider tires and less toe overlap with the front tire. My favorite road FG bike is built around a Soma Rush frameset, which is a nearly perfect compromise IMO. It also has a sufficiently high BB to avoid pedal strike when cornering.
Thanks for your informative reply. But the Soma Rush frameset is really close to classic track geometry.

Compare Soma Rush with Cinelli Supercorsa Pista:
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/rush
http://www.cinelli.it/site/index.php...lliflypage.tpl

Note that Soma measurers frame size old school as center BB to top of seat tube.
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