Compare IRO Angus to Soma Rush
11-09-05, 12:57 PM
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Compare IRO Angus to Soma Rush
Iro Angus, and Soma Rush seem like pretty similar frames. The rush is a little more expensive. The Angus is a little less versatile without any bottle mounts, rear brake mount, braze-ons. There are probably many other differences that are less obvious.
if choosing between those two frames which would you chose and why.
if choosing between those two frames which would you chose and why.
11-09-05, 01:08 PM
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it says it is here
https://www.irocycle.com/id117.html
https://www.irocycle.com/id117.html
11-09-05, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by baxtefer
they have completely different geometry.
OK, I can read the numbers, but I'm afraid I don't know what they mean. I thought both were considered a "relaxed track geometry" at least that is how Soma describes their frame. That's what I'm looking for basically a good commuter and trainer, with tight handling characteristics.
So how would you describe the differences in geometry in practical terms?
11-09-05, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mcatano
The Rush is made of Reynolds 631, the Angus is not.
Yea they both have a 631 main triangle, and weigh a little more than 4 pounds. anyone know which frame is the lighter of the two?
11-09-05, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jayrooney
it says it is here
https://www.irocycle.com/id117.html
https://www.irocycle.com/id117.html
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11-09-05, 01:46 PM
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I'm not sure why anyone would buy 2 of the same bike. I have 4 bikes and they are all quite different. Then again if I had "the best" maybe I would only need 1.
11-09-05, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by na975
i have two soma rush bikes,they are the best,why else would i buy 2.
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11-09-05, 08:25 PM
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Hey! The thread says "compare" not contrast. Now get to it little spankers.
11-09-05, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by crust & crumb
too, the angus is threaded, soma's threadless.
Or a fork for that matter, so it's really up to you.
11-09-05, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mattface
OK, I can read the numbers, but I'm afraid I don't know what they mean. I thought both were considered a "relaxed track geometry" at least that is how Soma describes their frame. That's what I'm looking for basically a good commuter and trainer, with tight handling characteristics.
So how would you describe the differences in geometry in practical terms?
So how would you describe the differences in geometry in practical terms?
both should weigh very similarly... even if one is 4lb and the other 4.5lb, in the end,there isnt that much difference in a 18.5lb bike vs a 19lb one
11-11-05, 10:20 AM
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But I want an 18.5 pound bike!
OK, from what I can tell, the Rush has slightly tighter geometry (unless I'm misreading) but the IROs have less BB drop which equals better ground clearance. Without riding them to feel the difference it's still sort of a toss up. In general I think I want fairly tight geometry, but my biggest reason for wanting to use a fixed specific frame rather than converting a road frame is to get a higher BB. As I get more comfortable riding fixed I find myself scrubbing pedals more and more in my conversion. I'm not really that afraid of pedal strike, but figure with a fixed bike the higher the BB the faster I can ride, and fast corners are FUN.
So with that in mind the Angus is looking like 8 mm more fun than the Rush to me. What's typical BB drop on a track frame anyway?
OK, from what I can tell, the Rush has slightly tighter geometry (unless I'm misreading) but the IROs have less BB drop which equals better ground clearance. Without riding them to feel the difference it's still sort of a toss up. In general I think I want fairly tight geometry, but my biggest reason for wanting to use a fixed specific frame rather than converting a road frame is to get a higher BB. As I get more comfortable riding fixed I find myself scrubbing pedals more and more in my conversion. I'm not really that afraid of pedal strike, but figure with a fixed bike the higher the BB the faster I can ride, and fast corners are FUN.
So with that in mind the Angus is looking like 8 mm more fun than the Rush to me. What's typical BB drop on a track frame anyway?
11-11-05, 02:25 PM
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The dealers separate the frame and fork?
When I went to buy one from Soma's website you had to buy frame and fork separately ($470)
I think you caught a break.
When I went to buy one from Soma's website you had to buy frame and fork separately ($470)
I think you caught a break.
11-11-05, 02:27 PM
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I've found that the 'more comfortable' I got 'riding' fixed gear
the less I found myself 'writing' about it............... (not that I ever did)
the less I found myself 'writing' about it............... (not that I ever did)
11-11-05, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by eat_raw
I've found that the 'more comfortable' I got 'riding' fixed gear
the less I found myself 'writing' about it............... (not that I ever did)
the less I found myself 'writing' about it............... (not that I ever did)
11-11-05, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by eat_raw
Yes Matt
sucks, huh?
let's re-re-re-visit some of your fixed 'concerns'
sucks, huh?
let's re-re-re-visit some of your fixed 'concerns'
