tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post3210619601727781424..comments2023-08-13T05:41:02.420-07:00Comments on The Soma Fab Blog: The Mini Velo has arrived!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-12142599467063313102013-03-06T19:58:44.733-08:002013-03-06T19:58:44.733-08:00hi, am thinking of getting one but am torn between...hi, am thinking of getting one but am torn between 53 or 55 framesize. Im 174cm tall and has an inseam of about 78.5cm. Any help is appreciated. thanks :Dwhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482956524681319033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-85753070444280786662012-03-05T09:53:34.804-08:002012-03-05T09:53:34.804-08:00They are stiffer and more durable since there are ...They are stiffer and more durable since there are no weak joints to fail over time. Folding frames tend to be extremely flexy.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-16931575482450344262012-03-02T11:52:06.659-08:002012-03-02T11:52:06.659-08:00What are the advantages of a mini velo over a fold...What are the advantages of a mini velo over a folding bike with 20" tyres?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-62971850927080345942011-05-30T23:43:48.277-07:002011-05-30T23:43:48.277-07:00Do 20" wheels work on San Francisco's Mun...Do 20" wheels work on San Francisco's Muni bus racks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-82558657244576059902011-05-09T07:58:57.423-07:002011-05-09T07:58:57.423-07:00I am in love with this bike! A few questions firs...I am in love with this bike! A few questions first...<br /><br />I live in New York City - is there a place where I could take one of these for a spin? <br /><br />What is the standover height for the 48 cm model?<br /><br />The drop handlebars look a bit large on the frame - are they standard in size, or smaller to fit the proportions of the mini frame?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-62409913804469361462011-03-31T14:36:20.740-07:002011-03-31T14:36:20.740-07:00What is the wheel size, 451 or 406?
Are the compon...What is the wheel size, 451 or 406?<br />Are the component specs listed somewhere?<br />Thanks. ErikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-64192437421679515852011-03-23T09:42:31.970-07:002011-03-23T09:42:31.970-07:00@Jim We do have the Mini Velo built up in the Soma...@Jim We do have the Mini Velo built up in the Soma Shop http://store.somafab.com/somaminivelo.html<br /><br />@Eric R. Unfortunately we don't have any plans for a singlespeed Mini Velo at the moment :( Sorry!Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-18123880044617506122011-03-10T14:48:13.275-08:002011-03-10T14:48:13.275-08:00Great idea! It would compliment my Smoothie well....Great idea! It would compliment my Smoothie well. Any plans to make it available in a single speed freewheel version if you're going to stick with the complete bike? I'd be all over it. I have the gears on the Smoothie for my regular commute but would like a smaller single speed for the multi-modal commutes and runs around town (I don't really like the look of the folding bikes).Eric R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-46837261007064576162011-02-17T16:12:32.111-08:002011-02-17T16:12:32.111-08:00The rotational inertia of a big wheel matters a lo...The rotational inertia of a big wheel matters a lot more than I once thought. I have a high-end folding bike with 451 wheels that has slid out from under me several times -- to the point where I will not ride the bike any more. Small tires work OK for small people or a very low saddle, but beware.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-50067528613644866802011-02-16T16:50:34.749-08:002011-02-16T16:50:34.749-08:00Somapeeps,
Do you have on built in the shop?
Jim...Somapeeps,<br /><br />Do you have on built in the shop?<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-63169578696688458672011-02-16T07:21:00.620-08:002011-02-16T07:21:00.620-08:00So when's the version with the S&S couplin...So when's the version with the S&S couplings coming out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-82525449441973936752011-02-16T06:44:47.569-08:002011-02-16T06:44:47.569-08:00Cant wait for the 59cm model!Cant wait for the 59cm model!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-5744446020491060682011-02-14T16:11:52.437-08:002011-02-14T16:11:52.437-08:00now if this would be a folding bike it would total...now if this would be a folding bike it would totally rock, as is not so much...:(mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601706041257705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-39971787608883705952011-02-14T14:18:00.347-08:002011-02-14T14:18:00.347-08:00@yogurt: The stem on the smallest size is 90mm and...@yogurt: The stem on the smallest size is 90mm and the larger sizes are 100mm<br /><br />@stevep33: The clearance is 1 1/8" with fenders and 1 1/4" without..<br /><br />@Robert: posting a picture of it with the Univega..<br /><br />@Anonymous: with your 29" inseam I would suggest the smallest size (48cm).Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-77839954471132351202011-02-14T14:14:16.875-08:002011-02-14T14:14:16.875-08:00Coupled, yes. Frame-only: absolutely! Please!!!Coupled, yes. Frame-only: absolutely! Please!!!Protoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076912066157770087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-58625383904981195382011-02-14T10:22:15.074-08:002011-02-14T10:22:15.074-08:00You should offer a version of this frame with S&am...You should offer a version of this frame with S&S couplers -- I'd bet it'd make a really nice travel bike!jim ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-53446773956948047452011-02-14T09:45:43.052-08:002011-02-14T09:45:43.052-08:00frame only option?frame only option?meadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233047374866313742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-43648751163138943582011-02-14T08:13:16.541-08:002011-02-14T08:13:16.541-08:00Wait a second. I see cantilever brakes. Is this ...Wait a second. I see cantilever brakes. Is this one of the narrow 406 tires that breaks the standard decimal/fraction rule to distinguish 406/451 sizes?<br /><br />If it takes 406, how much clearance is there?Invisible Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680372478096503049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-60540689010417549422011-02-14T08:02:03.036-08:002011-02-14T08:02:03.036-08:00Cool bike!
451 wheels/tires ... Yuck!Cool bike! <br /><br />451 wheels/tires ... Yuck!Invisible Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680372478096503049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-85545381484527954382011-02-13T20:31:00.376-08:002011-02-13T20:31:00.376-08:00Do you have a photo of it in front of road bike, f...Do you have a photo of it in front of road bike, for comparison?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772079908116148549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-24249580319347475432011-02-12T12:38:37.951-08:002011-02-12T12:38:37.951-08:00What about kids' sized frames, like for a 9-10...What about kids' sized frames, like for a 9-10 year old? Is that remotely a possibility?philip williamsonhttp://www.biketinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-8166545092005169132011-02-12T07:55:01.002-08:002011-02-12T07:55:01.002-08:00It would be great to see this sold as frameset onl...It would be great to see this sold as frameset only. <br /><br />What is the max tire clearance, with and without fenders?stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-61034141797700934932011-02-11T19:56:42.539-08:002011-02-11T19:56:42.539-08:00I was wondering what size stems these bikes come w...I was wondering what size stems these bikes come with?<br /><br />I'm 5'6" and I'm trying to decide between the 53 and 55. Right now my road bike is a size 52 with a 54.5cm top tube. I like the top tube length of the 55, but don't like the idea of less seat post showing. I guess it's aesthetics. But maybe having 3cm less seat post wont look to bad. Decisions...Yogurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085379412209604153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-91621951944465460872011-02-11T13:07:49.412-08:002011-02-11T13:07:49.412-08:00I did some research, and mini velo should be compa...I did some research, and mini velo should be compatible with the bike racks on Seattle area buses! 16" is the minimum wheel size accepted. You can't take them ON the bus, though (only folding bikes that will fit under your seat are allowed).<br /><br />What size would you recommend for someone with a shorter inseam (29")?<br /><br />Love to see this with traditional crowned forks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-23130085331834133302011-02-11T11:00:51.239-08:002011-02-11T11:00:51.239-08:00Too bad it's not 1" threadless 'cause...Too bad it's not 1" threadless 'cause a quill adaptor would look SWEET on that bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com