Has anyone tried the Sette brand (Looks like it is PricePoint's own Brand)? They look nicely equipped for the price.
PricePoint Sette Brand
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I have a few Sette brand tools in my collection. Great quality for the price and serves me well.
At the end of the day, Sette and most other carbon frames are more alike than not. This includes Colnago and Pinarello that are all made in China or Taiwan. Price is main difference between the "well made" budget brands and the traditional "higher end" frame makers of old. Personally, I have issue paying $5k for a Chinese made Cervelo when a generic Pedal Force equals it in performance.
I'd say they are just as good
At the end of the day, Sette and most other carbon frames are more alike than not. This includes Colnago and Pinarello that are all made in China or Taiwan. Price is main difference between the "well made" budget brands and the traditional "higher end" frame makers of old. Personally, I have issue paying $5k for a Chinese made Cervelo when a generic Pedal Force equals it in performance.
At the end of the day, Sette and most other carbon frames are more alike than not. This includes Colnago and Pinarello that are all made in China or Taiwan. Price is main difference between the "well made" budget brands and the traditional "higher end" frame makers of old. Personally, I have issue paying $5k for a Chinese made Cervelo when a generic Pedal Force equals it in performance.
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·I've got one of their plain aluminum $99 frames built up as a bad-weather bike. The frame is relatively heavy but sturdy and predictable. The tubes are slightly shaped, which is interesting given the price point of the frame. I'd race it in a crit.
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The Sette line is expanding. Under a year ago, they only had a couple of road bikes but now they have a whole "Forza" line that ranges from the 105 group up to Dura-Ace. They also have the Primos (1.0 and 2.0) which offer carbon frames with either Tiagra or 105 components.
AND they have an even sell alum/carb bikes but these look like they have more "old school" frames. All in all, I am impressed by them but just like most people, I wouldn't feel comortable with a product I can't see, touch or ride in person. Plus, no one seems to buy them and then discuss what they are like. I find it almost impossible to find anyone anywhere reviewing them.
AND they have an even sell alum/carb bikes but these look like they have more "old school" frames. All in all, I am impressed by them but just like most people, I wouldn't feel comortable with a product I can't see, touch or ride in person. Plus, no one seems to buy them and then discuss what they are like. I find it almost impossible to find anyone anywhere reviewing them.
Thanks everyone for the input ... it is definitely hard to find anyone giving a review or opinion on this line.
I was looking to upgrade one of my bikes and these look very interesting. Unlike some of the house brand carbon bikes, they have done a nice job of sticking with mainline components. They also have added some nice details with cable routing through the head tube. For me, the geometry also looks like a very good fit. I haven't ridden the new Shimano so I'm currently partial to the new SRAM. Maybe I'll watch the frame price and see if they drop it on blowout.
I was looking to upgrade one of my bikes and these look very interesting. Unlike some of the house brand carbon bikes, they have done a nice job of sticking with mainline components. They also have added some nice details with cable routing through the head tube. For me, the geometry also looks like a very good fit. I haven't ridden the new Shimano so I'm currently partial to the new SRAM. Maybe I'll watch the frame price and see if they drop it on blowout.
I looked at their CX frame and it looks interesting. Internal toptube routing on a cross is rare - I like it. I also like that they have seatstays going all the way up to the seat cluster, that dampens shock better than a single tube above the rear brake.. The BB drop is 58mm or so (they measure BB height from ground but that all depends on the tire). That is traditional for Euro style bikes - American bikes are lower, like road geometry.
It's a crap shoot, really. There are so many off brands now that approximate the quality of the high end bikes that you have to look at warranty ( I couldn't find it for the Sette) and check out their reputation for service. To me they look good.
Edit: at the bottom of their spec page it says "5 year warranty." But nothing else.
It's a crap shoot, really. There are so many off brands now that approximate the quality of the high end bikes that you have to look at warranty ( I couldn't find it for the Sette) and check out their reputation for service. To me they look good.
Edit: at the bottom of their spec page it says "5 year warranty." But nothing else.
As for a brand review, I have the Reken model mountain bike frame from PricePoint. I purchased it in 2008 and built it up as a single speed. I have abused this bike like any other or more in the rock gardens of southern WV. This bike has been great. It can take a hit and is very predicable on singletrack. May be slightly heavier, but I've never noticed or bothered to weigh it. My previous mtb was built up with XTR and weighed 23lbs. I believe this one would come very close. I hope this helps in some way. I know it's more mtb related, but the brand is the same.
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i have used sette components (seatposts, stems, bars) with only one issue. i have a mtb stem that for some reason refuses to go on a fork. i had a road stem that gave me troubles, but i was able to spread it open withj a flathead to get it on the steerer tube. the mtb stem? no dice.
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I'd ride it.
Like the others, I've only purchased clothing and accessories that are Sette and PP branded (jerseys, shorts, tights, gloves, toe covers, shoes, a cap, fenders, a multitool, chain whip, lockring tool, etc). I've also bought some name brand clothing and parts (tires, cables, socks, tubes, pump, etc) from them. As you can tell, I'm a fan. I'm really impressed by how quickly they ship. In the service aspects I've experienced, they do not seem like a discount outfit. I wouldn't hesitate to try one of their bikes. Though I've not seen one with my own eyes, I've recommended them to friends.
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