Serotta Desirability?
09-01-20, 03:18 PM
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I would be constantly on the lookout for an '80s Serotta frame, except that I've never seen one with clearance for anything more than about a 28 mm rear tire. I do own one Club Special frame; it's beautifully constructed, though not particularly lightweight -- about like a PX-10 in the same (pretty tall) frame size. I think the story is that, on larger frames, they mixed Columbus SLP and SL.
09-01-20, 07:06 PM
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The Somec looks beautiful, great color.
09-01-20, 08:04 PM
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Serotta Colorado 2
I have owned my Colorado 2 since 1992 and it was my primary bike for many years. It is my favorite riding steel bike and I have a bunch of nice ones. It has an amazingly smooth ride even with narrow clinchers and deep section rims. I have never tried it with tubulars wheels. I need to. Yet as smooth as the ride is the BB is stiff and it climbs really well. Great bike.
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09-01-20, 08:06 PM
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I own this Colorado II along with quite a few Italian bikes. Nice bike but I am not sure I would choose this over any of them.
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09-01-20, 08:56 PM
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$400?! an absolute steal.
09-01-20, 09:00 PM
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The "S" stand for sexy!!!
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a full bike like the op's...much less with vintage dura-ace? the serotta frames (non-ti or personalized/specialized) in decent condition are worth at least $400.
your frame looks like a 58 or 59 or 60...let me know if you get bored with it.
your frame looks like a 58 or 59 or 60...let me know if you get bored with it.
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Since this has turned into a bit of a "show us your Serotta" thread, here's mine.
I seem to have misjudged the proportion of Serotta-lovers to the unimpressed. I'm sure I've seen people with a sort of "Meh" attitude toward them, and I thought I saw that on this forum. I think they're pretty cool, but I'm still trying to find the right combination of components to really bond with mine. I've recently swapped in a different stem to improve the fit, upgraded to 700x25 tires (the widest that will fit), and 10-speed indexed Campy shifters. I need to ride it more like this to see how it works.
I seem to have misjudged the proportion of Serotta-lovers to the unimpressed. I'm sure I've seen people with a sort of "Meh" attitude toward them, and I thought I saw that on this forum. I think they're pretty cool, but I'm still trying to find the right combination of components to really bond with mine. I've recently swapped in a different stem to improve the fit, upgraded to 700x25 tires (the widest that will fit), and 10-speed indexed Campy shifters. I need to ride it more like this to see how it works.
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Ok, I'll play too. My Colorado after a recent trail ride. Please don't mind the dirt...she cleans up nicely.
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09-02-20, 09:21 AM
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Also Kelly Bedford, and Dave Wages/Ellis....
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09-02-20, 01:41 PM
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What are the lettered designation indicate? There are fair number of frames on the bay and it is difficult to know which Colorado XX is what.
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09-06-20, 10:39 PM
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I've only owned my Serotta Legend Ti for a short time, But I am very pleased with it, It's difficult to tell exactly when some were built, But I'm guessing mine is an early to mid 2000's
09-08-20, 10:01 AM
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It's a 1991 Serotta NHX with Columbus SLX tubing (confirmed) and the left side chainstay has the "S" curve. Right side CS is straight.
Serial 912XX.
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I commute and run around town on this CSI.
I'm collecting parts for this Winter/Serotta CSI.
Beautiful frameset!
It's been sitting for too long, but I think its time has come this winter.
I'm collecting parts for this Winter/Serotta CSI.
Beautiful frameset!
It's been sitting for too long, but I think its time has come this winter.
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I've always looked at Serottas favorably, although I've never ridden one. But didn't his design studio shut down? Links to it from the blog page up above don't work.
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