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Serotta Sports Inc. Colorado III 2002 Road Bike

Average Rating: 4.6/5
MSRP: $ 2945.00
# of Reviews: 5

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The Colorado III embodies the characteristics that are bringing experienced riders back to steel. It’s fast, smooth, graceful and rides effortlessly. On a climb, the Colorado III outperforms frames of any material in the same price bracket. The Colorado III uses Serotta''s signature C4S steel tubing, which makes it feel lighter and more responsive than bikes that weigh less. No matter what bike you''ve been riding, the Colorado III will be more powerful, more comfortable and will handle better than you could have ever imagined.

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Submitted by don a Recreational Rider from new jersey

Date Reviewed: August 19, 2003

Strengths:    Worth the money

Weaknesses:    a lot of money

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Looking at the tube set, i can't explain where he gets the super smooth ride, but I find myself aiming for bumps because i'm so amazed.
A 52cm frame with Reynolds Ouzo-pro and Chris King HS weighs 4lbs, 2oz.-not bad
This bike has enough snap when standing/climbing that the responsive feeling becomes a novelty; climb just to feel it squirt up the hill.

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Favorite Ride:   anywhere

Purchased At:   Cyclesport, NJ

Similar Products Used:   lots of Italians (both Derosa's are keepers), a Cannondale(ouch). A Merlin.

Bike Setup:   Record, various clinchers/tubulars to suit the ride/mood.

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Submitted by sposito a Road Racer from atlantic highlands,nj, usa

Date Reviewed: June 14, 2003

Strengths:    strength of the steel frame

Weaknesses:    wobble when front wheel unweighted

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I stand 6'8" so i have issues. My bike, at 66cm, exibits a tendency to wobble if i unweight the front wheel. After a hard effort I like to sit up and hold the handle bars lightly.Doing this causes the front wheel to wobble. It feels like I'm holding a gyroscope.
Other than that the bike is great. If i could have test ridden the bike before purchase i would have looked elsewhere

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Favorite Ride:   Lebanon 52, N.J.

Price Paid:    $3800.00

Purchased At:   Toms Atlantic cycler

Similar Products Used:   Cannondale R700

Bike Setup:   Shimano dura ace throughout, Bontrager race light wheels,Deda handlebars, San marco saddle, Polar S710 and power option

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Submitted by spinfast a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002

Strengths:    the look and feel of this machine are exceptional.

Weaknesses:    makes me want to collect serottas.

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The CIII offers a superior ride. The frame absorbs vibration while having a great deal of stiffness in the bottom bracket. Balance and handling are excellent. I can ride in circles hands-off with no fear of falling. The welds and paint are flawless. I wish that I had bought a Serotta years before.

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Bike Setup: dura ace brakes and drive train, mavic open pro wheels, phil wood bottom bracket, stronglight headse

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Submitted by daomanj a Triathlete from

Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002

Strengths:    Build quality, compliant ride, perfect fit.

Weaknesses:    None.

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Awesomely smooth ride but stiff enough to handle any acceleration I can muster. Even with the 'mid-level' Kestrel fork handling is superb. At 45mph the bike is ready for more - but my nerves are not. I had a hard time paying more than $3,000 for a bike but I'm happy I did.

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Purchased At: Cyclesport, NJ

Bike Setup: Full Ultegra, Mavic Cosmic Elite (soon to be Ksyrium SSL), Deda bars, Thomson Elite, Look 396.

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Submitted by Carol Jean Vosburgh a Triathlete from Treasure Island, Florida

Date Reviewed: June 6, 2002

Strengths:    It is light, powerful, comfortable, stable downhill, awesome handling and incredible acceleration. I love my FlightDeck computer. The competition red/yellow color makes me feel sleek and fast.

Weaknesses:    Maybe the cost, but you get what you pay for. Besides, my wonderful husband bought it for me. He rides a titanium Serotta and wanted me to be as fast and satisfied as he is.

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Leaving the flatlands of Florida to the hills of North and South Carolina, I was looking for a bike the would help me attack the uphills and fly downhill. I'm a 56 year old female and needed all the advantages I could get. My Coloroda 111 is absolutely awesome. I like the strength of steel, awesome handling, incredible acceleration, and stability in descending (even at 45mph). I raced my first triathlon last week, and Colorado 111 was fast, responsive, powerful and came out a winner.
I am deeply grateful and thankful for finding a professional Serotta manager , Tony Prioli who spent as much time as I needed to find me the correct bike. I'm a time trialist, road racer, and triathlete. Tony made sure the bike was a perfect fit.

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Favorite Ride:   Assault on Marion, and the Saluda bakery ride

Price Paid:    $4100.00

Purchased At:   Chainwheel Drive in

Similar Products Used:   My Softride Powerwing can't hold a candle to my Serotta. There is no comparison, especially in the hills!

Bike Setup:   F1 carbon fiber fork, Shimano Ultegra shifters, Triple chainring, FlightDeck, Look pedals and Mavic

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