I don't need another fixie, I need a new steel roadie.
But there's something so captivating about the current version of the Soma Rush that makes me yearn.

I thinks it mostly because of it's old school flair, that it can take larger tires, and especially that it has a classic threaded fork set-up. I'd like to get one and slap an old fashioned quill stem and some old road drops on the thing.

Anyone riding one of these beauties?

I’ve got the 2014 chrome plated version and totally it.

I like it but I don't get why so many SS frames have only one set of bottle cage braze ons, if that. Any why they're put on the seat tube instead of the downtube.

This is seriously infuriating to me. Why do they continue to do this?

Yeah, I can't stand that either. Something the Kilo, the Fuji Classic and the original Pake got right.

not only are the mounts of the wrong tube but dangerously close to the crankset/chainring when your reaching down there!

Doesn't look that low to me, and you can grab it with your left hand, but I also don't want to start defending bike companies who only put bottle cage mounts on the seat tube.

Rush (Frame and Fork Set) | SOMA Fabrications

sorry, I was speaking specifically about my big block and how I feel when Im grabbing blindly at my bottle. I usually have a short bottle down there. I'm not really doin' myself any favors.

I agree that the current Rush is a great classic look and a nice ride.

You know, I was considering purchasing one recently and went with the Wabi (classic) instead, specifically due to the water bottle bosses issue. Like why not just do two sets of bosses if you're going to do any at all? I don't get it.

The Rush is a cooler bike IMO, the Wabi more functional.

@TT how does the rush compare to your Wabi over long rides?

The bottle mount is less than ideal but there are plenty of solutions available for less than $30. I’d imagine if Soma heard enough feedback they would make a change. Probably a nonissue for most people that buy the frame.

Soma needs to bring back the Van Ness.

The Rush has a better ride, but they are both very comfortable. Understand that my Wabi is aluminum with a carbon fork, so the ride is slightly harsher. Also, the Wabi is a smaller frame with 650c wheels and skinnier tires, which affects the ride as well. I have done several metric centuries on the Rush w/o any problems. My current long distance fixed gear bike is my Wraith, which is a steel frame with a full carbon fork and has two sets of water bottle bosses.

Thanks TT. Much appreciated

Rush frame review on fixedgeargallery 2005

Coming from a current owner of the 2017 Rush all I can say is that I love this bike and don't regret ever buying it. For one thing I got mad respect for Soma and their products. I think they're true to what they stand for and the quality and price that they sell it is pretty dam good. It's not made with the most high end steel like columbus or reynolds but IMHO it's just as good and reliable and is able to handle the streets with ease and f*** it handle's great.
Also one thing that drew me to the 17' frame was the fact that it had a threaded fork. and yea I kinda prefer the look of a classic quill stem over a threadless stem so I went for it. I've pretty much swapped the bars and adjusted the saddle to bar drop so many times I still don't know what to settle with but for now I'm currently riding it as my townie. I posted pics of it before and not sure if you seen it but here's my road setup and townie setup. I just took the handle bar tape off to put grips but don't have em yet.
Anyways in the end I think it just comes down to what you want to put your money into. You can either build up a solid Rush workhorse or spend a lil more cash elsewhere for a different frame.

PIC?

https://m.imgur.com/a/2qsTC

Yes, they do.

Bought a used Rush frame (no idea what year, it's gloss black) and love it. I kinda wish I went with the threadless fork (you used to be able to find either threaded or threadless forks not sure if still true) when I built it up but I've got the threaded fork and quill stem. Old pic from when I built but still largely the same:

Looks awesome. I've always kinda been envious of this frame cus its so dam shiny and nice to look at. Solid build dude

Thanks !

I rode a chrome 2014 Rush for two years, specifically for long distance (50 - 100km) riding. After many attempts to make the bike more comfortable (stem length/height, bar swap, increased tire size), I decided to order a Wabi Special last year and swapped the parts. The Rush frameset is now sold. The Wabi frameset is god, and I can comfortably do 100km rides on it.

Ultimately, I learned a lesson in track geometry vs. road geometry. The Rush's 75 degree ST/HT angles are steep, and are really meant for short and fast rides (ie. velodrome). The chainstays are also quite short, which gives you snappier handling. A good trait for some riding types, but personally I prefer the stability of another cm in the chainstay when riding long distances.

The difference in handling was apparent on the first ride. I found long descents to be much more comfortable on the Wabi than the Rush, I could control my speed with my legs much easier. Again, descending with a 73 degree ST angle on the Wabi vs. the Rush's 75 degree ST is more enjoyable.

Aside from geometry, the Rush and the Wabi are equal in quality. Great steel.

And ya, trying to reach a bottle on the seattube while riding fixed blows. Wasn't a fan of that.

Older Rush frames had the bottle mount on downtube. Not sure why or when they moved it.

Actually, they first removed it entirely and then later on in 2014 brought it back on the seat tube. My 2011 Rush does not have any bottle mounts.

I ended up purchasing a Special. Was super conflicted on the decision as the Rush is a cooler bike. Guess that means I'm getting older.

This might be against forum etiquette, and I might not be able to find one, but I'm looking for a new Soma Rush frame, 57cm in CHROME.