Serotta Sports Inc. Classique

Price Paid:  $1000.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
Early morning New England in the Fall.

Bike Setup:
Ultegra with Kestrel EMS fork.

Summary:
The bike is a great ride because it is comfortable for long rides. Good for short rides too. Really one of the nicest steel frames I've ridden. Did the Houston to Austin MS-150 with it and the Classique performed like a dream. Not as super responsive as aluminum or carbon. Haven't owned a Titanium so I can't comment. Good all around bike.

Strengths:
Comfort and solid feel on the bike.

Weaknesses:
Not as quick as carbon or aluminum. I can hit a better top speed on my Kestrel 500sci.

Similar Products Used:
Schwinn, Centurion, Kestrel 500sci, Cannondale.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Pro Bikes, Asheville

Bike Setup:
Ultegra triple, Mavic rims, Cane Creek headset, ITM stem, Easton carbon bars, Air Rail (Trek) fork

Summary:
Mine is a Classique Titanium. Although I didn't have it custom-fitted, it happened to fit me very well. I have no back pain after hours of riding. In two years, I've put >14,000 miles on the frame through thick and thin, ice, snow, off road, hailstorms, city streets, gravel roads, Blue Ridge Parkway, and everything in between. I will never need another road bike.

Strengths:
Excellent craftmanship. Great service from dealer.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Fuji Professional

Bike Setup:
Ultegra, Serotta carbon fork.

Summary:
The finest bicycle I've owned! It's so beautifully built that I almost don't want to ride it- I want to look at it! But once I get on, it's like I'm a whole new rider. It's smooth, fast and responsive.

Strengths:
Solid, smooth design. Beautiful craftsmanship. 853 steel gives it a truly smooth ride, but it's fast too. It's a gorgeous bike!

Weaknesses:
Not as fast or smooth as carbon.

Similar Products Used:
Lemond Zurich 853

Price Paid:  $1800.00 at B&L Bicycles, Pullman, Washington

Favorite Ride:
Tour De Palouse

Bike Setup:
Shimano 105

Summary:
The feel of 853 Steel, stiff where needed and forgiving where wanted, you can't be the spring of a steel ride. For the money 853 is really the best material for a bicycle. The bike soaks up the bumps, climbs like a rocket and is incredibly stable on the down hills.

Strengths:
Stiff of the bottom bracket, but very forgiving ride, light weight and great colors!

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Lemond Zurich, Lemond Toumalet, Bianchi