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  Topic Name: Soma Juice? on: July 13, 2013, 08:43:38 PM
zuren


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« on: July 13, 2013, 08:43:38 PM »

Anyone running a Soma Juice frame for bikepacking?  I would be interested in hearing impressions on their dropout design.

I'm looking for a versatile frame that can easily run gears or SS.  I'm considering the Salsa El Mariachi, an On-One Inbred 29er slot dropout, and the Soma Juice.  The Soma has a few nicer features than the Inbred and a better price point than the Salsa.

Thanks!
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  Topic Name: Soma Juice? Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 05:01:28 PM
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 05:01:28 PM »

I commuted on a Soma Juice (Tange Prestige tubing) for about 500 miles until it developed what looked like hairline cracks at the tips of the gusset at the DT/HT junction......
I sanded off the paint in that area and there isn't a visible crack - yet.

want it cheap?
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  Topic Name: Soma Juice? Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 10:21:20 PM
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 10:21:20 PM »

I commuted on a Soma Juice (Tange Prestige tubing) for about 500 miles until it developed what looked like hairline cracks at the tips of the gusset at the DT/HT junction......
I sanded off the paint in that area and there isn't a visible crack - yet.

want it cheap?


I'm assuming yours is a pre-2013 with curved top tube?  I'm looking at the 2013 model with the straight top tube in size XL/19.5 to maximize frame bag space:

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  Topic Name: Soma Juice? Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 06:15:04 AM
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 06:15:04 AM »

it has non-sliding dropouts.
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  Topic Name: Soma Juice? Reply #4 on: September 08, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2013, 03:09:53 PM »

Ill be doing this on my soma juice setup 2x9 in 2 weekends form now to a WMA then again in October for 4 days. ill let you know how it works
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