Hotta opinions
Stephen A. Judice
I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on Hotta bikes. I cant seem to
find any information that is not from the Hotta site that gives some
information about the bikes. Specifically, I was concerned about stiffness
and ride comfort (coming from a softride qualifier). I am 6'1" 33-34"
inseam and 150# Hows the fit going to be for someone like me (ie. do they
make something that I would fit on well; I not sure if I actually
understand what sizes are available on the Hotta site). If you have any
information, I would really like to hear about it. Thanks
Stephen Judice
sju...@zoo.uvm.edu
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Dan
I took a long ride on a P700 Club a few days ago. This is the new aero double
triangle frame as seen on their web site. Note: Since it's a double triangle,
it's legal for this years race requirements.
The upside:
- It was extremely stiff on the flats, and felt solid while powering off the
line.
- It's light for an aero TT bike. You could climb with it.
- I like the fact that it comes with 700c wheels. That's a personal choice,
but you may want to consider a 650c bike depending on your needs. I like the
fact that this bikes is more stable in a decent and could pull double duty as
a fair climber (I'm in Northern California).
- Some of the best workmanship I've seen on a carbon frame, but I don't know
many that have had Dunlop/Hotta's for long periods of time. Longevity pf the
frame could be an issue.
The downside:
- Two year warranty on a $2500 specialty frame and fork seemed a bit low to
me.
- It's expensive. You could save a lot of dough and do just as well with many
other bikes. If you've got the cash, it's really one of the most beautiful
bikes I've seen.
- Harsh ride; the seatpost is one long carbon blade, and you will feel it all
the way up your spine. Again, it's a TT bike, and I don't recommend it for
anything but short haul hilly road rides or TT's unless you are hearty and
have good joints ;-)
You might try to contact Nytro Sports in San Diego - they carry them and could
hook you up with a ride. They're a really nice group of people too.. I believe
Chris was the fella that helped me, and was very knowledgeable.
Hope this helps some,
-Dan
dpeknik (@) pacbell.net
Damon Rinard
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Robert Tobin
I have had a Hotta Perimeter - the new UCI legal frame since April this
year. I have ridden it on time trials including a 12 hour and 3 hundreds
and I have found it very comfortable on all the distances. ( flite titanium
saddle, 150psi tubs, rear carbon disk front shamal). If a 12 hour isn't s
test of a bikes comfort I don't know what is. It wasn't initially very
stiff - but this was because they hadn't stuck the seat tube properly (
this was one of the earliest production frames - I suppose you are bound to
get some teething problems). When this was stuck properly the stiffness
improved vastly and is now very good. I also used it for some early season
hilly time trials and the handling on sharp corners / decents was
reasonable. Not as good as my road bike but acceptable. But it is quite a
bit heavier than a road frame so climbing was probably slowed a little -
but than it is meant for aerodynamics not light weight. I have felt side
winds more on this bike than before but I think that is more to do with
changing disk wheels to a Mavic ( which is quite flat) from a Campagnolo (
which is quite lens shaped). Lastly it looks wicked.
As to the fit - they cut the bike to fit you. You can specify the length
and height. The seattube can but cut exactly to your measurement - i.e.
with no movement or they do what is called a club version where you specify
the height and they make this the centre point for a tiny seatpin which
allows rough 2cm of up or down adjustment from the centre point.
Any other questions send me a mail.
Bob Tobin ,Rugby RCC
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