Soma Juice 29er sizing

[ddublu]

I have been going back and forth between a L and XL with my current Felt bike. I stumbled upon the Soma Juice frame and feel in love. I think that little frame drop it has would be the perfect happy medium between a L and XL. My question is would all of my components fit on the Soma frame?

2013 Felt Nine 60 - Hibachi
Rockshox SID XX w/remote
XT Crankset
XT Cassette
XT Front and Rear Derailleur
XT Shifters
XT Brakes
KCNC f/r skewers
Stan's Arch EX 29er wheels
Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires
FSA SL-K stem
Truvativ Holzfeller riser bar
Ergo grips
C

[seat_boy]

The general component models don't matter so much, you need to understand the key dimensions on the Juice frame (which I have, BTW):

27.2mm seat post

28.6mm front derailer clamp, top pull

30.0mm seat collar (I think)

non tapered 1-1/8" fork, regular (not integrated) headset

73mm bottom bracket


Looking at the Felt, looks like a tapered steerer, so that's a new fork and headset. The crank and bb should fit OK, but you'll need a new seat post, clamp, and front derailer. Everything else should carry over.

[azbeersnob]

I have been riding the Juice for a few months now SS and love the frame. You can save a few bucks and get it here: Soma Fabrications Juice XC 29er Bicycle Frame
Jeff

[ddublu]

I'd have get a new fork altogether? There is no adapter of any sort that would make my SID coming from a tapered head tube work on this bike?

[seat_boy]

No, the thick part of the fork is simply too big to fit.

I'd have get a new fork altogether? There is no adapter of any sort that would make my SID coming from a tapered head tube work on this bike?

[ddublu]

I have been riding the Juice for a few months now SS and love the frame. You can save a few bucks and get it here: Soma Fabrications Juice XC 29er Bicycle Frame
Jeff

I saw that site. Thanks. Trying to determine sizing for the Juice but can't find geometry to save my life. The link on Soma's website is valid but the specs simply dont load.

[ddublu]

What about headset? Just keep what came on the Felt or worth the upgrade for a Chris King? What are key measurements when shopping headsets?

[seat_boy]

The Felt's headset won't fit, since it's made for a tapered fork.

You need a normal, 1-1/8" headset, external type. Like this one.

I like the Cane Creek S3 (now called the 40 series) headsets. Cheapish, smooth, reliable. I can't see paying 2.5x as much for CK.

What about headset? Just keep what came on the Felt or worth the upgrade for a Chris King? What are key measurements when shopping headsets?

[ddublu]

The Felt's headset won't fit, since it's made for a tapered fork.

You need a normal, 1-1/8" headset, external type. Like this one.

I like the Cane Creek S3 (now called the 40 series) headsets. Cheapish, smooth, reliable. I can't see paying 2.5x as much for CK.

Thanks. Would this one work?

IRD Techno-Glide 1-1/8" Threadless Headsets

[meltingfeather]

Thanks. Would this one work?

IRD Techno-Glide 1-1/8" Threadless Headsets

Yes it will... now you need a non-tapered fork to go in it.

[Cycle Snack]

What does a 100mm fork do to the Geo?

[SteveF]

Here's the geometry. I'm just finishing up a small/16" Juice as a singlespeed myself!

[meltingfeather]

What does a 100mm fork do to the Geo?

Lower HTA & STA
Lower bb drop (raise bb)
Longer ETT
Longer front center & wheelbase