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I got some of their 456 track drops recently. Very comfortable and they have a nice finish. They're steel though so they're heavier than I hoped.
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How it has been set up for the most part.
and how it is now
the bar ends are super comfy to use, though kinda ugly
and how it is now
the bar ends are super comfy to use, though kinda ugly
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I wrapped up my drop bars yesterday so I finally completed the set
The barrel adjuster (I believe that's what it's called) from my front brake hits my downtube when the front wheel swings around. This isn't a problem with the bullhorns because the bars come in contact with the toptube before this happens. I'm not sure how to deal with this so I have the brake off for now.
/overpostofsamebikemightannoypeople
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It looks good, its nice that you have enough stems for that. >:|
For the brake issue, just put a strip of tape on the downtube so it doesn't chip the paint.
Or just let it chip, that's what I would do :|
For the brake issue, just put a strip of tape on the downtube so it doesn't chip the paint.
Or just let it chip, that's what I would do :|
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Took off all of the decals; I think it looks a lot better. Oh, and new Exustar straps.
Getting a black rim for the back soon, just waiting for the shop to get one in.
Getting a black rim for the back soon, just waiting for the shop to get one in.
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@TT and Epicschwinn
Either of you guys experiencing paint chipping beneath/around the seatpost binder bolt? Also curious if this occurs with constant use? I've switched seatposts a couple times and have taken it out few more times to put on/remove a seatpost mounted bottle rack. On a couple longer rides I notice my seatpost lower by a couple millimeters, so I readjust the post and tighten the bolt. Not sure if the paint just chips a little easily or if I'm overtightening (probably most likely). I chipped a little paint off my chainstay when I hit it with a wrench when I was checking my chain tension and I felt the like the paint came off a little easily, so that's why I ask.
Either of you guys experiencing paint chipping beneath/around the seatpost binder bolt? Also curious if this occurs with constant use? I've switched seatposts a couple times and have taken it out few more times to put on/remove a seatpost mounted bottle rack. On a couple longer rides I notice my seatpost lower by a couple millimeters, so I readjust the post and tighten the bolt. Not sure if the paint just chips a little easily or if I'm overtightening (probably most likely). I chipped a little paint off my chainstay when I hit it with a wrench when I was checking my chain tension and I felt the like the paint came off a little easily, so that's why I ask.
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Either of you guys experiencing paint chipping beneath/around the seatpost binder bolt? Also curious if this occurs with constant use? I've switched seatposts a couple times and have taken it out few more times to put on/remove a seatpost mounted bottle rack. On a couple longer rides I notice my seatpost lower by a couple millimeters, so I readjust the post and tighten the bolt. Not sure if the paint just chips a little easily or if I'm overtightening (probably most likely). I chipped a little paint off my chainstay when I hit it with a wrench when I was checking my chain tension and I felt the like the paint came off a little easily, so that's why I ask.
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I have exactly that. I believe that the geometry is the same as it is now. I am pretty sure they havent really changed much in terms of geometry since they opened except for changing the headtube size to 1 1/8 and removing the water bottle bosses. but i will double check when I get home later in the week
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I'll take a picture of it when I get home, but just for reference, the paint around beneath/around my seatpost binder bolt is starting to look like this:
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@TT and Epicschwinn
Either of you guys experiencing paint chipping beneath/around the seatpost binder bolt? Also curious if this occurs with constant use? I've switched seatposts a couple times and have taken it out few more times to put on/remove a seatpost mounted bottle rack. On a couple longer rides I notice my seatpost lower by a couple millimeters, so I readjust the post and tighten the bolt. Not sure if the paint just chips a little easily or if I'm overtightening (probably most likely). I chipped a little paint off my chainstay when I hit it with a wrench when I was checking my chain tension and I felt the like the paint came off a little easily, so that's why I ask.
Either of you guys experiencing paint chipping beneath/around the seatpost binder bolt? Also curious if this occurs with constant use? I've switched seatposts a couple times and have taken it out few more times to put on/remove a seatpost mounted bottle rack. On a couple longer rides I notice my seatpost lower by a couple millimeters, so I readjust the post and tighten the bolt. Not sure if the paint just chips a little easily or if I'm overtightening (probably most likely). I chipped a little paint off my chainstay when I hit it with a wrench when I was checking my chain tension and I felt the like the paint came off a little easily, so that's why I ask.
I have noticed the seatpost slippage issue though. I use a very small amount of lithium grease when installing it so I'll blame it on that and the fact that it's a polished post. I also don't like to crank the binder bolt down with an iron fist because I've heard too many horror stories of what happens when you break or strip one. I don't think any of the slippage is a result of bad design by Soma or anything.
@CharneK - I'm absolutely in love with my Rush frame. If you've got the time and money for a build, get a Rush. You won't regret it.
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I couldn't get it to focus any better, but here's the driveside shot where the paint is coming off:
Here's the non-driveside for reference. Notice how the paint creates a sort of lip as if the paint was soft and got pushed out.
Here's the non-driveside for reference. Notice how the paint creates a sort of lip as if the paint was soft and got pushed out.
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just finished my Soma Van Ness build: Origin8 cranks, Velocity B43s laced to Formulas, Brooks saddle, Origin8 headset, and the handlebars came off a 1985 Huffy 626. this is my 3rd build and by far the smoothest bike I've ever owned.
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With that frame, you should have went with a more "classic" look and some different components. All the colors don't do that frame any justice. However, it IS your bike and you can do whatever you want with it. So I'm glad you like it! I've been wanting a Soma for a while now.
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screw you guys, no one Bundys throwawayington! seriously, though, I like this bike. I know the color scheme isn't ideal, I took these parts off a conversion I built that had a turquoise frame, so the loud colors worked really well, I just couldn't pass up a Van Ness for $300 and used what I had available. Right now I'm broke, but once I have the money I plan on changing everything to a chrome and green color scheme (to match the brooks).
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