Originally Posted by
JYPC
I'm glad I saw this post, because I am greatly interested in getting a Sonik. I noticed the tiny down tube, and the crappy stem and seat, but overall I'm glad to see that the bike seems worth the money. How many miles have you put on it now? I'm wondering about durability.
tiny down tube? what do you mean? its huge...albeit thin as f**k.
the durability of this bike is fantastic if it is used properly. this is a track bike. it was designed to be used on a track, which is very smooth. It is not meant to take bumps in the roads all day. the frame will fatigue and/or crack at the welds. It is a VERY light frame. when i tap the downtube with my fingernail it sounds ridiculously thin. The diamond shape of the tubing is how it gets its strength and marginal aerodynamics. also, the toe overlap is considerable as it is not meant to do sharp turns. the long and the short: this is not meant to be ridden on city streets with an aerospoke front wheel with a crappy formula/deep v rear, top tube protector, and flat bars with a brooks saddle. It is meant for an indoor wood track or an outdoor track if it isn't windy.