The first mountain bikes were made out of steel, but that is not why we decided to make these. We chose steel because it offers the best combination of value, comfort, and resiliency of all the popular frame materials. Hardly any folks these days buy a steel frame as their first mountain bike. It's those who've ridden a while and have tried aluminum and full suspension -- who come a knockin'. We do 29ers, 26ers, and 650B'ers.
Regular price
R 10,000.00
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Soma's hardtail frame dedicated to 27.5+ wheels and Boost 148 rear hub spacing. While most of Soma frames have been designed for multi-use and with thought to backwards compatibility with legacy technology, the Valhallen is a thoroughly modern hardtail designed only to exceed at fun on the trails. A long and slack geometry matched with plus sized tires means riders can a wider variety of terrain with control and confidence.
– Tange Prestige heat-treated CrMo steel tubing; butted CrMo rear end– Fits tires up to 27.5+ x 3.2″ for enhanced traction and control– Compatible with 140mm travel suspension– Compatible with Boost cranks and 148mm spaced thru-axle hubs which offer better stiffness than 135mm hubs and more clearance for plus size tires– Post-style disc mount– 31.6mm seatpost fit opens up more choices for dropper posts (internal routing at seat tube)– Press Fit 30 BB shell, which allows for use with standard PF30 BB’s or for single speed with an eccentric BB coverter– Machined 44mm headtube (fits tapered steerer tubes using a ZS top assembly and 40.EC44 external cup lower assembly; fits 1-1/8″ steerers using a ZS44 headset)– Colors: Candy Apple Green or Hyper Gray Metallic
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Juice trail/XC 29er Frame
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R 13,000.00
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The Juice is our trail/XC hardtail frame for 29″ wheels. This updated version features tough Broski Sliding Dropouts that allow you to go single-speed or geared or even run hub gears and slightly more modern geometry. Also new is internal seat tube dropper post routing. A modified chainstay allows fitting even some double cranks with “plus size” 2.8″ wide tires without needing to invest in Boost parts. We even offer a belt-drive ready version if you want to run a Gate Carbon Drive.
– Tange Prestige heat-treated butted CrMo steel; butted CrMo rear end– Geometry is optimized for 100mm travel 29″ forks and will handle 120mm forks great, too– Disc brakes only (ISO tabs)– Standard or Belt-Drive compatible versions available (split for installing belt is on the seatstay.)– IRD Broski Sliding Dropouts allows geared and single-speed builds with easy wheel removal– S-bend seatstays and chainstays– Rear rack and fender eyelets– CNC-machined 44mm headtube: Will take 1-1/8″ steerers with a ZeroStack 44 headset or tapered steerers with a ZS44 upper assembly and external cup (EC44) lower assembly– 31.6mm post size/34.9mm frt. der. size/34.9mm seat collar/73mm bottom bracket (English threads); 400mm+ post recommended– 135mm spacing for traditional QR hubs. Old school, yes, but upgradable to 142 x 12mm Thru-Axle with new inserts.– Recommended tire size: 29″ x 2.4″ (or 27.5 x 2.8”)– Color: Battleship Gray– Wt: 5.35 lbs.– Sizes: SM(41cm), MD(44cm), LG(47cm), XL(50cm)
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Wolverine B-Type
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R 10,000.00
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The original inspiration for the Wolverine was “monster cross”, but it is seriously so much more. Its geometry is stable enough for off road touring, but sporty enough for all-around adventure. With its sliding dropouts, you can turn it into a single-speed CX bike. With a split seatstay, it is compatible with the Gates Carbon Belt Drive. The primary differences between the 3.0 and v. 4 Type-B is a new 46cm size, an extra set of water bottle bosses, and additional stack height on most sizes. (Also check out the Wolverine v.4 Type-A! See chart for their differences)
- Tange Prestige butted and heat-treated CrMo front and rear triangle - Clearance for 700x45c tires w/ fenders - Rear hub spacing:135mm (10mm QR, can be upgraded to 142mm 12mm TA with different inserts ) - Gates Carbon belt drive compatible - IRD Broski sliding dropouts allow for geared or single-speed builds - Optional Matching Forks: A) lugged flat crown standard QR axle, Tange Infinity CrMo steel fork (#23280) with double eyelets pannier rack and mini rack mounts. B) Unicrown straight blade 15mm thru-axle fork(available in July) - Braze-ons for rear rack and fenders (disc brake-compatible racks only) - Three sets of water bottle bosses - 1-1/8” size headtube - Sizes: 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58. 60, 62 and 66cm (We recommend 650b tires on the 46cm) - 4.79 lbs (frame); - Paint: Moss Green
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Wolverine A-Type
Regular price
R 10,000.00
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The original inspiration for the Wolverine was “monster cross”, but it is seriously so much more. Its geometry is stable enough for off road touring, but sporty enough for all-around adventure. The primary differences between the version 3.0 Wolverine and the v. 4 Type-A and B is a new 46cm size, an extra set of water bottle bosses, and additional stack height on most sizes.The Type-A ALSO adopts more modern standards such as 142mm rear thru-axle and a 44mm headtube that will fit 1-1/8 straight steerer or tapered steerer with the proper headset type. NO frame break for Belt-Drive. (See chart for other differences between A and B)
- Tange Prestige heat-treated double butted CrMo front and rear triangle - Clearance for 700x45c tires w/ fenders - Rear hub spacing/type: 142 x12mm Thru-Axle - IRD Broski sliding dropouts allow for geared or single-speed builds Optional Matching Fork: Unicrown straight blade 15mm thru-axle fork with cage bosses (1-1/8”)No lugged crown fork offered for the Type-B - Braze-ons for rear rack and fenders (disc brake-compatible racks only) - Three sets of water bottle bosses - 44mm headtube (Use ZS44/28.6-ZS44/30 headset for 1-1/8” steerers) (Use ZS44/28.6 -EC44/40 headsets for 1-1/8”-1-1/2” tapered steerers) - Sizes: 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58. 60, 62 and 66cm (We recommend 650b tires on the 46cm) - 4.79 lbs (frame); 2.3 lbs. (fork, uncut steerer) - Paint: Storm Blue
