I got hit by a SUV the other day, and dented my frame pretty bad. It'll now be a polo bike at best (need to learn to play polo now...). It is/was a Soma Rush, and I'm now looking for something slightly nicer.

I hate ebay, so I prolly won't be ganking a "kirin" frame or a "4rensho."

Sooooo BF, name me some good frames that are lighter and stiffer than the rush, with similar or tigher geometry. Steel and Al both have their benefits, so I could go either way. I'm thinking like $750 or so range.

marinoni.

geo? also, pista not listed among 2007 models

size?

55-56. shorter torso/I use bullhorns

****, didn't know the rush was done for.

if i were in your shoes, i'd be looking at some different sources. for all purpose city track bike sort of thing i'd be looking at a bareknuckle. then there's the possibility of one of the affordable custom frames like Bob Jackson - but that probably doesn't have the grometry you wants. there are also used track frames at fyxomatosis.com that are definitely worth a gander.

isotopesope mentioned marinoni - yeah, they make great bikes by all accounts.

you want brake mounts for this bike?

www.keirinculture.com is a good alternative to Ebay. Decent frames, modest selection, fair prices.

I'd also try calling up ReLoad. They might have something that isn't on their site?

*edit - This Stratos has a 56cm TT and is $700. The winner is YOU!

front brake yes -- but that is more of a fork issue.

jackson custom doesn't sound bad at all actually... or maybe another cheaper custom frame only... hmmmm....

check in with sasha, too - you never know. i think i remember a post by dylandom about a bike shop in bklyn somewhere, that has hundreds of forks lying around. it's totally possible to find a decent, used, drilled fork. swap in, swap out.

BJ, i believe, might not be as tight as you might want, but the price is right and so are the looks.

what other cheaper customs come to mind?

also, there's a Euro Track Frame on fyxo that's 55square: https://www.fyxomatosis.com/viewpage.php?page_id=8

jackson custom

jacobs custom

You can get a bareknuckle from business cycles in violet, red and lime green now.

lol. to go with my lime green deep v's, ironic haircut and upcoming 1/3rd life crisis.

100% custom

Didn't you used to have dreads, and candy-bar-length flatbars?

Doesn't soma have a lugged frame that's a little steeper? Check it out and let me know if you need me to order one for you.

nah, the delancy is slacker... but we'll talk...

Dude, have you tried ebay??

Just kidding. What about Surly? Aren't there some bikes on speedgoat.com in that price range?

generic - where do you live, is craigslist a viable option? Im a big proponent of buying second hand frames. you can get more for your dollar if you dont mind some chips in the paint.

Check w/ Ceya too. He's prob. got some frames lying around.

Sorry about your SUV attack.
Sent you a PM..maybe i can help you out on the cheap...in your range for sure, i mean.