Yesterday I rode my KOM Serotta to work. For the previous two weeks I had been riding my 650B Grand Jubilé which weighs around 30 pounds b the time I get the handlebar bag on and has a ride that I’d describe with words like “solid, stable, and smooth.” Riding the Serotta reminded me of the scene in “Yes Man” where he tries Red Bull for the first time. It was like my whole commute was on fast forward. The way the bike corners I was afraid I was going to get a citation for violating the law of conservation of angular momentum. I didn’t have to do much more than think about turning and suddenly I was going that way. This bike is zippy, quick, and responsive.

So, does the Serotta have a better ride than the Motobecane? It really depends on what you want. It was an absolute blast to ride, but I wouldn’t want to do that every day, and I usually wouldn’t want it for a six hour ride. It sure was fun though.