Soma Fabrications, good parts?
12-13-09, 02:24 AM
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Soma Fabrications, good parts?
I'm looking to build up a Surly Streamroller. Was thinking about building up with Soma parts --- in particular -- the Soma Hellyer crankset. How good are their products? I'm not looking for anything fancy but I don't want parts to fail. I'm commuting a little over 10 miles daily --- and would like to make this my winter machine (throw on some beefy studds!). Any opinions on Soma (or other cranksets under $150) would greatly be appreciated. 
12-13-09, 06:09 AM
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fan of Soma's stuff. have some brake levers, bars, and a frame. not seen the cranks in person.
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12-13-09, 06:34 AM
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Soma parts are fine, but generally they are overpriced. Look around. You can usually find Soma stuff for cheaper than what they sell it in their website. $165 for those cranks is absurd.
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How are their forks? I'm currently looking for a fork right now, and I was looking at this. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...9&category=704
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
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Consider the rake--- I doubt the Nashbar has a rake of 38----
I ride the Soma fork. It is fine-- standard steel fork. Keep in mind that it is Infinity--- not Prestige.
I ride the Soma fork. It is fine-- standard steel fork. Keep in mind that it is Infinity--- not Prestige.
How are their forks? I'm currently looking for a fork right now, and I was looking at this. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...9&category=704
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
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How are their forks? I'm currently looking for a fork right now, and I was looking at this. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...9&category=704
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
I was also thinking about Nash Bars Carbon Fiber Fork. The only problem is that I wanted the fork to be in form. So, It can be aesthetically pleasing.
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says the guy who rides a leader.
soma is good stuff in my book. I've always liked the Rush frameset, and the hellyer cranks are really cool looking. I have actually seen some on a steamroller that had a really cool retro look. go for it! RD sucks the big one...
soma is good stuff in my book. I've always liked the Rush frameset, and the hellyer cranks are really cool looking. I have actually seen some on a steamroller that had a really cool retro look. go for it! RD sucks the big one...
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you leave junebug outta this, pyrate!
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Everthing that soma has brought to the market 3 years ago is being "knocked off" by ALL CITY.
Soma does a great job, and they've taken the risk way sooner than most fixster companies have
Soma does a great job, and they've taken the risk way sooner than most fixster companies have
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I go to Soma when I can't find what I'm looking for from Salsa. Perfectly serviceable, acceptably soze-proof.
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pretty sure all city and soma are just buying from the same taiwanese factory and having their own logos on them