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Soma Frame MTB Juice Pumpkin Orange (Boost 148)

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The latest Juice 29er hardtail frame features practical updates to its feature set and geometry without wading too deep into progressive geometry. Seat tube angle is slightly steeper for easier climbing, but it isn't super slack and low. It is a bike you can still ride with "old-school" techniques, but also can be ridden with a modern technique if you pick the right size and parts. We wanted the Juice to excel at rolling terrain and long days in the saddle bike packing. Not everybody wants or needs a bike optimized mainly for descending black diamond trails.

On this smooth-riding steel frame, you'll find lots of braze-ons and bosses for utiliity, industry standards like 148mm Boost hub spacing and English threaded bottom bracket shell. IRD Broski sliding dropouts not only give you the option to run your bike as a single speed, with a geared hub, or derailleurs, but allows you to select a shorter or longer rear center – longer for more stability while loaded, shorter for more natural handling on singletrack.


– 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

– IRD Broski Sliding Dropouts allows geared and single-speed builds with easy wheel removal

– Latest update adopts Boost 12 x 148 rear thru-axle hub standard

– 3 pack mount and water bottle mounts on down tube. Bento box mounts on the top tube (LG and XL size have a set of water bottle mounts on the seat tube as well. Seat tube bosses are left off the MD and SM to better fit long dropper posts)

– 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(rigid) recommended

– ED coating under the paint and inside tubes to resist rust

 – Recommended tire size: 29″ x 2.4″ (or 27.5 x 2.8”)

– Color: Pumpkin Orange (Also available in Desert Sand Metallic)

– Wt: 6.2 lbs. (MD)

– Sizes: SM(39cm), MD(42cm), LG(46cm), XL(51cm)


 

  • Specifications:

  • Bottom bracket shell: 73mm wide with English threading
  • Headset type: Will fit forks with straight 1-1/8" steerers with a ZeroStack 44 headset or 1-1/8"-1-1/2" tapered steerers with a ZS44 upper assembly and external cup (EC44) lower assembly
  • Seatpost size: 31.6mm OD x 400+mm length
  • Includes internal routing port at seat tube for dropper seatposts.
  • Max. dropper seatpost depth: SM: 225mm MD: 255 LG: 270mm XL: 300mm
  • Seat collar size: 34.9mm (collar not included)
  • Front derailleur clamp diameter: 34.9mm
  • Front derailleur type: Top-pull (for folks with older front derailleurs)
  • Hub fit: 12 x 148mm thru-axle hubs. (Not backwards compatible by swapping inserts)
  • Max. Chainring Clearance: 38-28t, 39t 1x (Boost chainline)
  • Max Tire Fit: 29 x 2.6" and 27.5 x 2.8" (Optimal tire size: 29 x 2.4")
  • Chainstay adjustment range: 437 - 452mm (best to keep dropout in the center or front of the slot)
  • Max. weight including rider and cargo: 270 lbs.


How to care for Sliding Dropouts:

We recommend positioning the sliding insert in the middle or front half of the slot. Sliding it all way back puts extra stress on the frame.

When setting up make sure sliders are evenly aligned. Wheel will be crooked if dropouts are not aligned. Loose bolts here can be hazardous to riding.

Make sure the bolts holding the sliders are safely tightened at all times. Those bolts should be tightened to about 25nM.

Inspect inserts and wheel periodically for correct alignment. Try carbon paste on the slider contact areas, if you are experiencing slipping even though the bolts are adequately torqued.

Don't forget to tighten the nut against the dropout after setting the limit screw.

Can I fit a rear rack?

Yes, you can. The Juice has braze-ons on the dropout and seatstay to fit a rack. You may need a rack that is "disc-specific" so the left strut can clear the disc brake caliper and cables. Axiom, Topeak and others make racks to fit with disc brakes. Also make sure your rack is tall enough to clear 29" tires before purchasing.



Ride Year Round's Review on the Juice (2024)

Tested with a Rock Shox Reba 100mm and Wren 110mm, as a single-speed, as well as geared. Reviewer lives in Montana.




These are testimonials of older models

“The Juice is by far the best handling 29er I have ridden. It handles fast sweeping downhills and tight cornering with the feel of a BMX bike, just a lot more comfortably. I think that a lot of the sweet handling comes from the suppleness of the frame which makes you wonder why but in the most extreme conditions you would ever need suspension. Climbing is amazing as it is with most steel single speeds. The ability to run single speed or geared with the sliding dropouts lends to it's flexibility and value. I have only ridden as a single speed. Not a serious weakness, but the Juice is not as stiff in the bottom bracket as many single speeds. You get used to it though and in reality you go just as fast, it just doesn't feel as efficient. Weight is in the acceptable range but it is not a fly weight. I also have a Singular Swift, which I love, but most days would choose the Juice due to it's comfort and more predictable handling. For a race though, it would be a tough call as the Swift is much stiffer and therefore more responsive to rider input. It is nice to have the choice..- BW

If you looking for a value 29er frame that could go single or heaven forbid geared this is it. This frame has gobs of tire clearance so if we ever get a 2.5 inch trail tire I'll be ready for it! I was blown away at how nice the paint looks. [reviewer had the Spice Red] This bike handles both twisty local trails and tech 5 mountain DHs very well. I have dremeled off my only nit pick which was all the cable stops that were in the way so I'm pretty satisfied. --SD

I absolutely love this bike....The Tange Prestige tubing provides a nice compliant ride, not too stiff and not too flexy. It’s just right. I was worried going from a 26er FS to a rigid 29er that my body would be beaten to a pulp but so far those fears are unfounded. As for the ride, one word – awesome. I am clearing obstacles now that I never did before (even on the 26er FS) and I’m climbing a lot faster now too, thanks to the larger wheels. Singletrack is easy, even in the tight stuff. Toe overlap and manoeuvrability are not an issue. Fire roads are a no brainer as it's so stable at high speeds. --SY



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