Serotta Sports Inc. MeiVici

Price Paid:  $6000.00 at Signature Cycles

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Serotta Meivici

Bike Setup:
Super Record, Thompson seat post, Ritchie bar and step, King Headset, Zipp wheels

Summary:
I shopped for a new bike for a few months looking at all tehusual high end brands. It quickly became apparent that a custom bike was in the same price catagory. as long as you get fitted properly no other bike can match the fit. The finsish is first rate with lots of color options. But the reason you buy a Serotta is the ride, it's quick, responsive, stiff and light. The bike was built with Super Record and the combination works great

Strengths:
The bikes Fit, Finish, Personalization and options. Signatures Cycles took the measurements and built the bike.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Similar Products Used:
Colnago Extreme C and Trek

Price Paid:  $22000.00 at Mill Valley Cycles W

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Marin

Bike Setup:
Campy Record 100%, Campy Bora or Lightweight

Summary:
Serotta a love story, Ben Serotta is everything and we will love them as long he will be the guy behind the bar, he knows bikes and learns them.
He knows manufacturing and he is not yet driven by investors (not yet, or not totaly !). So he gives us wonderful bikes - too much on a market point.

By an used one in perfect condition, carbon fiber last for ever and you will have got it at its right price.

Strengths:
Manufacturing - you own a very nice bike.

Weaknesses:
The ride - It doesn't ride better than a Legend or an Ottrott, far less, lack of character, too soft
The finish - this bike is fragile !
Price - too expensive unless you need it, bike are not about price and show off, at that price the ride should be out of this world, E. Colnago does much better for less

Similar Products Used:
Colnago Extreme C, C50, Legend Ti, Ottrott ST, Time UL TEAM, Scapin

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Price Paid:  $8500.00 at Greggs Greenlake Cyc

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
camano Island, all over Seattle, anywhere with smooth pavement.

Bike Setup:
easton ec90 handlebar. DA shifters.cateye computer. Ax lightness orion brakes. nokon koncavex cables. ritchey wcs stems, ax lightness saddles and seat post, btp water bottle cages, Zipp crank set and bottom bracket with DA chain rings,(soon to be replaced with THM clavicula) DA front and rear derailers, speed play x1 Ti pedals. extralite custom clincher wheels with ceramic bearings. performance lunarlite road tube, Vittoria Diamante pro racing tires.

Summary:
I had this bike built and rode it for a little over two month. It is simply the best bike I have ever ridden. The fit and finish is perfect on this bike. also very unique from other frames. When I first got the frame, I thought It was a little too heavy.(118 GRAM) For most people, That is probably pretty light. But I was used to riding my other bike ,which is Litespeed Ghisallo. (770) gram. It took me some studing to finally get my Serotta built to 13 lb . It is very fast, climbs well, and perfect handling for those who loves to read apex. This bike ,makes you wanna forget about work, duties, and responsibilities, and become homeless with the Serotta and just ride until death. If you can afford it, This is the bike.

Strengths:
Fit, Finish, Performance,etc It's a flawless bike.

Weaknesses:
No weakness. maybe price? But I rather have a Serotta meivici than a Ferrari. Specially If you become a member of the Serotta owners club, (They will replace my $8000.00 frame for only $250.00 in any accidents.)

Similar Products Used:
There are no such thing as similar product to Serotta Meivici. But here are my other bikes. Litespeed Ghisallo. Trek Project one. Trek 2300.

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