his looks like it just rolled out of the Tour de France. But its better because unlike the throw-away aluminum frames most pros are now destined to use, this frame will last throughout your cycling days. And because it''s titanium, it''ll be more comfortable too, so you won''t mind training on your racing bike. The artful, precise, flawless welds are formed by the same craftsmen who create the Hors and Legend models. One ride will speak to you of a rich racing heritage, yet its up-to-date styling fits in with the most current trend setters.
Submitted by
jshurlow
a Road Racer
from St. Louis, MO
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2002
Strengths: Eye-catching red paint. Exacting decal placement. Pretty welds. Compact design is stylish. 8cm BB drop lends stability and inspires confidence when descending and cornering. 1 1/8 head tube is long for better height for threadless stems-This eliminates unsightly rows of spacers and severly angled stems. Also gives great support for carbon steerer forks. Retains typical Ti comfy ride. The Peloton rides nice and works with me, unlike my Cannondale CAAD5. Has much of the ride quality of Serotta's top Ti bikes with all of the performance.
Weaknesses: None with how the bike performs!
However, the Pelotons simple tubeset is a stark contrast to the beautiful Concours or especially, the Legend.
Serotta's stock bikes seem made for the 40-50 year old club rider. For instance, those real small diameter chainstays. Once you realize this, it is no problem for the racer to utilize the no charge custom option to turn these innocuous bikes into weapons of mass destruction. Pricy- thank goodness for the Big Shark racing team discount! Join a club or team and save lots of money.
Bottom Line:
This is custom 55cm-faster head tube, slacker seat tube, longer top tube, and oversized stays as compared to stock. Built up with custom kit of Dura-Ace and Ultegra componets. Red "wet paint" and smooth one-pass welds.
