Pake Track / Soma Rush Frame Quality
08-09-10, 10:26 AM
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Pake Track / Soma Rush Frame Quality
Hello, I can't seem to find an answer on the forums about this, but has the Pake Steel Track frame always been Tange CroMo or was it cheaper steel when it first came out? I've read through the forums about this frame being heavy and that the Soma Rush would be a better frame to build with. Is this still the case? From each of their websites it looks like they are both tange CroMo. Is it worth the roughly 150 bucks more to get the Soma? I'm trying to keep my budget under 700 for the build. Thanks.
08-09-10, 12:44 PM
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Both frames are great. The Pake is a little heavier.
Really you can't go wrong with either frame. If you were really worried about weight, you probably wouldn't be considering either frame anyway
Really you can't go wrong with either frame. If you were really worried about weight, you probably wouldn't be considering either frame anyway
08-09-10, 01:32 PM
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Thanks for the responses, guys. I might just go with the Soma if I can scrounge up enough cash. Could anyone please review this build. I've basically just tooled around online and read people's suggestions. Am I missing anything? This will be my first full build (other than fixing up an old Miyata). Any area I can cut costs on? The prices are estimates from what I've seen online. Thanks.
Frame - Soma Rush ($320) / Pake Track ($185)
Fork - Soma Track Threadless ($80) / Pake Track ($70)
Headset - IRD Technoglide ($60)
Stem - Soma Shotwell ($25)
Handlebar - Soma Urban Pursuit ($30)
Seatpost - Soma Forged + Clamp ($30)
Saddle - Fizik Pave ($50)
Brake Lever - Tektro RL720 ($20)
Brake Housing - Jagwire ($10)
Front Brake Caliper - Tektro R720 ($30)
Bottom Bracket - SRAM GXP (Included)
Crank - SRAM S300 ($85)
Chain - SRAM PC-850 ($20)
Pedals - Wellgo MG-1 ($30)
Wheels - Sun M13 w/ Formula Hubs ($130)
Tires - Continental Ultra Gatorskins ($60)
Frame - Soma Rush ($320) / Pake Track ($185)
Fork - Soma Track Threadless ($80) / Pake Track ($70)
Headset - IRD Technoglide ($60)
Stem - Soma Shotwell ($25)
Handlebar - Soma Urban Pursuit ($30)
Seatpost - Soma Forged + Clamp ($30)
Saddle - Fizik Pave ($50)
Brake Lever - Tektro RL720 ($20)
Brake Housing - Jagwire ($10)
Front Brake Caliper - Tektro R720 ($30)
Bottom Bracket - SRAM GXP (Included)
Crank - SRAM S300 ($85)
Chain - SRAM PC-850 ($20)
Pedals - Wellgo MG-1 ($30)
Wheels - Sun M13 w/ Formula Hubs ($130)
Tires - Continental Ultra Gatorskins ($60)
08-09-10, 02:47 PM
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are those the parts that you want?
It seems to be quite a bit of money but if you are able to spend it then all to you!
That will be a nice build, and most of the time, builds are expensive.
Maybe visit your LBS to possibly buy some used parts. Most of the time they have something that is nice and also cheap
It seems to be quite a bit of money but if you are able to spend it then all to you!
That will be a nice build, and most of the time, builds are expensive.
Maybe visit your LBS to possibly buy some used parts. Most of the time they have something that is nice and also cheap
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08-09-10, 03:04 PM
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crosslakesales.com has the pake frame with no decals for $130 shipped. they only have 57cm & 59cm left in black only. but their selling some other sizes on ebay as auctions starting at $99 with $27 shipping. it is the exact same frame but with a slightly lamer looking fork. maybe look into that. it has the tange decal on the seattube.
08-09-10, 03:24 PM
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I don't know about quality but that neon to black fade pake frame looooks awesomeeeee.
08-09-10, 10:02 PM
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The Pake' is a fine frame. I have one and it's been great. It's a street bike, FFS, not a velodrome machine. A lb. or two won't kill you.
Anyways, FYI, you can still build a sub-20lb. bike with it. Mine came in at just below 19. Pick out some decent components and you'll be alright.
Anyways, FYI, you can still build a sub-20lb. bike with it. Mine came in at just below 19. Pick out some decent components and you'll be alright.
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08-09-10, 10:04 PM
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Didn't some Soma frames have rear welding/alignment issues?
08-10-10, 12:06 AM
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Im on my second Pake right now. My first one was 19lbs with pedals and my current one is a little heavier but its more townie build. I love them both. They ride/rode amazing for the price. I would not hesitate to buy another one if I was in the market.
first one. 19lbs 9oz with veeps even...
current one. a little heavier. not sure the exact number.
first one. 19lbs 9oz with veeps even...
current one. a little heavier. not sure the exact number.
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08-10-10, 03:12 PM
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08-10-10, 03:47 PM
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But the 2010 Pakes come in such purdy colors!
I wanna pull on the Candy Red so badly (I gotta sweet chromed straight fork for it!) but alas got too many bieks already.
SJF Flickr
I wanna pull on the Candy Red so badly (I gotta sweet chromed straight fork for it!) but alas got too many bieks already.
SJF Flickr
