tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post4102241829825496186..comments2023-08-13T05:41:02.420-07:00Comments on The Soma Fab Blog: Soma B-Side Tested By Cycle Sports (Japan)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-3268666936311804412009-03-03T22:21:00.000-08:002009-03-03T22:21:00.000-08:00So what tubing did you settle on? (hoping for Tang...So what tubing did you settle on? (hoping for Tange).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-26308670223186591732009-03-03T17:34:00.000-08:002009-03-03T17:34:00.000-08:00Update: We were suppose to get these this month, b...Update: We were suppose to get these this month, but there was a minor hiccup during finishing. We are expecting these in late April barring any more complications. We'll see.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-11568735399636307462008-11-01T05:29:00.000-07:002008-11-01T05:29:00.000-07:00What's the word on the B-Side? Will it be a realit...What's the word on the B-Side? Will it be a reality in 2009? I assume it won't be coming out this year with 2 months left. At least give a few details!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-37833408742653915192008-10-19T13:48:00.000-07:002008-10-19T13:48:00.000-07:00Tange.Tange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-36682935979101965822008-09-26T22:19:00.000-07:002008-09-26T22:19:00.000-07:00Hey all, when r we going to know when we can get o...Hey all, when r we going to know when we can get our hads on one of these pls pls pls waiting with baited breatheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-42085862156714310362008-09-07T00:45:00.000-07:002008-09-07T00:45:00.000-07:00Hey all,I think both are valid options, however I ...Hey all,<BR/>I think both are valid options, however I think hit the lower end first. I worked in the bike biz here in Australia for 4 years up until recently, and even 29ers are struggleing here, a nicely priced 650B option will give guys like me a chance to get out there and ride them and expand the interest. I currently run a 650 on the front of a rigid 26 frame with a carbon fork. This is a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-25365816418425142552008-09-05T13:11:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:11:00.000-07:00Tange for sure! I would really recommend something...Tange for sure! I would really recommend something that allows SS and geared setup, too. This is going to be a bike for enthusiasts to experiment with the new wheel size (not just for small riders not able to ride 29ers) and making it more versatile would be a big plus; even though I would most likely probably just ride it single speed ;) Can't wait...when will it be available!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-65882795050908050372008-03-07T00:29:00.000-08:002008-03-07T00:29:00.000-08:00I would also like to see the option for geared or ...I would also like to see the option for geared or SS use. If you can hit the price you want with the higher quality steel (tange) then I would go for it. There are plenty 5130 frames out right now (29) that I think the better steel would just differentiate this even more.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, leave the production version that sweet orange color!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-65872597060598559232008-03-04T06:06:00.000-08:002008-03-04T06:06:00.000-08:00Yes, a geared option, please.Yes, a geared option, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-64459607174625762312008-03-03T10:38:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:38:00.000-08:00Go with the Tange. Most people interested in the f...Go with the Tange. Most people interested in the format will pony up the money for a good frame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-89712659354911835612008-03-02T19:16:00.000-08:002008-03-02T19:16:00.000-08:00I'd go with the tange, anybody looking to ride som...I'd go with the tange, anybody looking to ride something as specific as a 650B probably has a couple of bikes habging from the wall already and would love to add another bueaty to the collection, I know I'm going toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-70596523435512472192008-03-02T17:38:00.000-08:002008-03-02T17:38:00.000-08:00tange tubing and please build it with juice style ...tange tubing and please build it with juice style dropout to allow SS and geared. Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-48533439615149178782008-03-01T11:35:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:35:00.000-08:00What travel length suspension fork are you designi...What travel length suspension fork are you designing the geometry around? I already have a Shiver SC fork with 100mm I was planning on using with this format. Curious because it looks like most of your MTB frames are based on 80mm forks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-36569109329382432542008-03-01T11:19:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:19:00.000-08:00How about offering bolt on drop outs so people hav...How about offering bolt on drop outs so people have the option of geared or SS. I personally want to build my 650B geared.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-66543403226517639832008-03-01T11:16:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:16:00.000-08:00My first MTB in 93 was Tange. So help remind me w...My first MTB in 93 was Tange. So help remind me why I love riding so much and give me Tange! You are also pretty much the only production HT steel frame for 650B that I have heard of, so take advantage and offer the the Tange, people aren't aren't going to be swayed away by the higher price, cause they have no where else to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-12394373768918839802008-02-28T18:47:00.000-08:002008-02-28T18:47:00.000-08:00go with ecc. bb n horiz. dropouts. only santa cruz...go with ecc. bb n horiz. dropouts. only santa cruz makes one, and it would be awesome!nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246379295062064316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-91667120509596161412008-02-28T14:16:00.000-08:002008-02-28T14:16:00.000-08:00I also vote for Tange!Will this be SS or geared or...I also vote for Tange!<BR/>Will this be SS or geared or Juice-type horiz. dropouts?Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155262001981470531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-43615411056205502172008-02-28T11:32:00.000-08:002008-02-28T11:32:00.000-08:00Tange but along the same price point at the Juice ...Tange but along the same price point at the Juice frames.MMcGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802335947993128088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-54222560843779486762008-02-28T08:38:00.000-08:002008-02-28T08:38:00.000-08:00Go with the Tange. You produce excellent frames -...Go with the Tange. You produce excellent frames -- so you don't want your first production of a new concept to be handicapped by the tubset. Use the goodstuff - you can come out with a "more affordable" later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-42018157769848899492008-02-28T07:21:00.000-08:002008-02-28T07:21:00.000-08:00Use the nicer steel! If someone is looking for a 6...Use the nicer steel! If someone is looking for a 650b right now the only choices are either low-end or really high end. Something for the rest of us would be perfect!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778696146529472092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-46806408590171882272008-02-28T06:18:00.000-08:002008-02-28T06:18:00.000-08:00My initial thought: Produce a cr-mo version forem...My initial thought: Produce a cr-mo version foremost. Surly will not be entering the B market, so offer the B-Side as a lower end tube set with a rigid fork included. Haro will have their Beasley line as complete's only (also equipped with a rigid fork). If the first run will be purely to gauge the interest of the US market, then why pony up the cash for the higher tubeset? Version 2.0, once Cracked Headtubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529692874746888323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-49969926182196327652008-02-28T05:47:00.000-08:002008-02-28T05:47:00.000-08:00There aren't going to be many options for dedicate...There aren't going to be many options for dedicated 650b frames starting out, so yeah--go with the higher end tubeset. People eager to be on the cutting edge of this thing aren't going to quibble over a few bucks for better quality steel! Once you have the geometry where you want it (via customer feedback and all) you could produce a lower priced, CroMo option if there seemed sufficient Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-69731159641557726562008-02-27T16:54:00.000-08:002008-02-27T16:54:00.000-08:00TANGE BABY!TANGE BABY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-20869857609909969392008-02-27T13:55:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:55:00.000-08:00I go for the Tange. I was happy with the 631 on my...I go for the Tange. I was happy with the 631 on my Juice but if given the choice, I'll go for the better tubing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225246134093731211.post-53382882998404450102008-02-26T14:34:00.000-08:002008-02-26T14:34:00.000-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679724783186959386noreply@blogger.com