Bike Setup: "stock" - fulcrum racing 7 wheels, belagio fork, full ultegra
Summary: Quality. I took a hard look at a Trek Madone before I met the Serotta, but the boutique build quality and soul of this bike made it an easy decision. I've loved every minute spent on it and often pause when passing through the garage to stare at it
Strengths: build quality, confident stability, plush feel, understated sharp appearance, hard to buy a Serotta without getting a good fit
Weaknesses: 3 grand was a lot for me so I've been looking hard for flaws but have yet to find any
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone, Giant TCRC, Orbea
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Summary: Great Bike. I put some carbon tubulars on it last weekend and it is officially the nices riding bike I have ever ridden. I now know what a good bike is supposed to feel like. May full carbon rig has been sitting on the rack for 6 months now, as I prefer the Serotta for almost any kind of riding.
Strengths: It is pretty light for steel. Super solid. Sucks up bumps, and rides like a dream
Weaknesses: The frame is so nice, it is hard not putting the best parts on it.
Similar Products Used: None
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Bike Setup: CDA 57.5 ST and 55.7 TT with a 6>20 degree slope on the TT. New style Ouzo Pro. The graphiics match the
Sapphire Blue finish perfectly, as well as the Eurus wheel
set.
Campy 10 speed Chorus/Record
Thompson post, Arione saddle
Bontrager stem and bars
Chris King Headset
Cinell bar tape
Specialized Roubaix Tires.
It all matches.
Summary: Sapphire Blue CDA with Carbon Stays, Ouzo Pro
A custom built frame is a must for the experienced cyclist. You will appreciate all aspects of the ride.
My old frame was a stock 57 Csi, but this is better.
I do not miss the lugs from the Csi at all....tig welds are beautiful, and done in a clean and precise manner.
I tried many stock bikes, and my feeling is that is not even close to my custom CDA. This includes most everything out there in carbon or titanium.
The ride is solid, but not at all harsh, and you definitely get the steel feel. I do not know if the carbon stays make a difference, but they look great.
The frame seems well-balanced, and the body flows with the bike (hard to describe.) CUSTOM IS IT.
The front end feels less flexy than the Csi, and I requested this in the fit session.
Contrary to some folks thinking......this is not an old school steel bike. It looks up-to-date, distinctive,
quick, and really catches your eye......even the pros
at the shop took note of this machine.
Serotta continues to be a leader in the Bicycling Industry. JUST DO IT !!!!
Strengths: Custom fit, custom design, great service at RIchardson Bike Mart.
Beautiful finish! Ya gotta stop and look at this bike.....
it's more of a one of a kind, and all who look know it immediately.
In my opinion (and with considerable research and knowledge) the folks at Serotta lead the way for the
other companies, who also make great custom bikes.
Serotta does not need all of the glossy marketing hype.
This is REAL QUALITY.
Price is very fair for what you receive.....plus Custom!
Ride is wonderful.
Company stands firmly behind product.
Frame delivered two weeks ahead of schedule.
Details are in place. I checked everything carefully.
Sharp and clean look. I did well in the custom planning. Note: Take plenty of time to plan your custom bike. Get the details in order for everything!!
Weaknesses: Paint Schemes Level I and II seem too high priced.
Oh well....steel looks better with one paint color anyway.
Nothing else at this time.
Similar Products Used: 1998 Csi.
Tried out many stock bikes, and always left the store disappointed.
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Summary: I bought this bike for fast club rides and all day riding comfort. I like the feel of steel and got exactly what I was looking for. Purchase price included pedals.
Strengths: Steel ride that soaks up road chatter. Great all day riding comfort. Long lasting durability. Stable.
Weaknesses: None if you are looking for a comfortable and stable ride and long term durability. It certainly does not climb or sprint like my Schwinn Paramount, but I did not expect it to and this is more of making sure you know what you are buying than a weakness. It will give a pretty good account of itself if you push it hard, but don't expect a racing bike.
Similar Products Used: 1989 Schwinn Paramount Shimano 6000 components.
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Bike Setup: Fierte steel frame
10sp Ultegra
Ritchey Pro stem/bars
Open Pro rims/Ultegra hubs/Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp tires
Summary: This is a review of the 2006 Fierte steel frame with carbon seat stays.
This is a sweet riding bike. That is the best way to sum it up. It is very stable (I could ride no-hands very easily), it corners like it is on rails and it soaks up road chatter while maintaining a decent amount of road feel. Some bikes are so twitchy that they require constant attention at the helm - this is not one of them. The problem is that the bike felt a bit heavy and did not jump when stomping the pedals. If you do not race, but do competitive club rides, centuries, etc., this bike will treat you well. It will last a lifetime and you can be assured of a good fit with the Serotta fit system.
Strengths: The ride
Stability in straight line and corners.
Weaknesses: Weight penalty
Not as snappy as other more race-oriented frames.
Serottas are not cheap
Similar Products Used: Bianchi 928 lugged and monocoque
Kuota Kredo
Scattante CFR
various old steel and aluminum bikes...
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