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[Kearns, Kevin P]

Guys,

 

I've decided to part with my Serotta Fierte frame and fork.  If I get no response to the ad below, I'll put it on eBay with a reserve of about $2,000.  In order to keep it in the family (and so that I can drool over it from time to time) I'll sell it to someone in the group for $1,700.

 

Here are the particulars:

 

Size: Size is officially a 56, but the virtual measure of the sloping top tube is exactly 55 cm.

 

Geometry: The distinctive feature of the Fierte is the slightly longer headtube for a more relaxed geometry.  I believe Ben was targeting the "mature" segment of the marketplace -- the discriminating rider who still likes to hammer and go very very fast, but whose most aggressive racing days are behind him.

 

Construction: It is a titanium / carbon mix.  Top tube, down tube, and seat stays are beautiful carbon.  Head tube, seat tube, and chain stays are titanium.  It is essentially the same build and design quality as their top of the line Ottrott and the Nova.  I believe the only material difference is in the weave of the carbon and a few grams of weight.

 

Fork and headset: Serotta used their proprietary forks on most models, but the Fierte came standard with an Alpha Q fork.  Serotta officially endorsed these forks with a little symbol on the inside edge. It is a full carbon fork with carbon steer tube.  I had Rob cut the steer tube very conservatively, leaving plenty of room for spacers if you want a more relaxed fit or, alternatively, you can locate the stem right on top of the headset, leaving the spacers on top, for a more aggressive fit (which is the way I had it set up).  The headset is Cane Creek.

 

Weight: Built up with Record 10 speed and Neutron wheels, it weighed in at 16.5 lbs.

 

Ride Quality: The bike has the legendary Serotta feel (and guys, the hype on that is pretty accurate). These are truly lovely bikes to ride.  Smooth, powerful, a great combination of acceleration, stability, and all day comfort. The extended headtube is noticeable, no doubt about that.  It is not going to have the same laser like handling, especially on turns, of a race geometry bike.  But I like to descend fast, and I always felt totally confident and predicable on this frame.  It is well balanced, perfectly aligned, and plants itself well through technical turns.

 

Condition: I am the original owner and you guys know how meticulous I am about my bikes.  I have looked over this frame carefully at it is at least a 9.5 on a 10 scale.  As close to showroom condition as you will find.  The only minor flaw (and it came to me this way) is a teeny tiny nick in the "S" on the head tube.  Looks like shop wear to me, because I know I didn't do it (unless Shoeless Joe kicked up a pebble streaking past me). All decals and graphics are totally perfect.  The carbon has no nicks, nor does the titanium.  A truly flawless bike. I've owned it for about a year.  It has less than 1500 miles on it.

 

Reason for sale: Lastly, why am I selling?  Some of you know that my other passion is sailing and I bought a pretty nice (for me) sailboat a few weeks ago.  I want to make the family budget whole again for new windows, new porch, college tuition, etc...  Don't cry too may tears for me.  I had Rob move the Campy Record group over to my old Litespeed Classic (pay attention Tim!) and I instantly converted that bike (always my favorite from a fit standpoint) to one that weighs in at less that 17.5 and rides like a Cadillac.  So, I'm happy.

 

Let me know if you want to look at this.  If you know others who may be interested locally, that's ok.  I'd rather avoid the hassle of eBay, but I'll get a good price for it I know.

 

Best,

Kevin