Originally Posted by
nightfly
My 54cm Redline 925 with the long tube was always difficult to get to fit correctly. I ran pretty short stems mostly around 80mm and was always playing with bars.
I got a 55cm Rush and run it with a 100mm stem. It's a little short in the top tube but I run it with riser bars and kinda like the upright position with the tight geometry for the city. I ended up getting a road bike for longer rides which has a 56cm top tub which is what fits me correctly. Otherwise I'd probably throw on bullhorns and possibly a 110mm stem for more reach on the Soma.
Attached is the geometry from the Redline 2009 catalog for the 925, don't think it changed year to year:
Appreciate your detailed response. I was thinking about 55 but clearly my 56 frame + 90 stem on a smaller side for me (6'), I'll need next size for Soma Rush. Agree on upright position for the 'redlight to redlight' ride + bullhorns.
Dream:
The Monkey Lab: Soma Rush Fixed Gear With Belt Drive