Road Test/Bike Review (1993) SEROTTA Colorado Legend Ti
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Road Test/Bike Review (1993) SEROTTA Colorado Legend Ti
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Only one photo?? Sheesh...
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for posting!
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I know, right?
Makes one want to go back in time and slap some sense into people at Bicycling.
Makes one want to go back in time and slap some sense into people at Bicycling.
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Thanks. This was particularly timely for me as I just picked up a 60cm Atlanta frame with Colorado Concept, Reynolds steel tubing. I've only put 110 miles on it since building it up so can't report much on the ride yet. I think I weighed it at the same 20.8 lbs as his slightly larger Ti bike though my frame and fork weigh 1.3 pounds more than his. I made no particular effort for a light build. I haven't got everything dialed in yet.
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I almost bought one instead of my vetta but a dent made it a no go
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Thanks for posting this, SpeedofLite. These magazine articles are always a fun read. I'm a little surprised at the weight(20.8#). I have 62cm Atlanta(with the Colorado Concept steel tubes)with Chorus 10 speed, and it's just over 21 pounds.
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I don't believe I've ever actually seen the DA FC-7401 crankset. That thing is gorgeous! Seems like it's a rarity--even searching Google Images doesn't bring up too many examples.
Are they particularly rare?
Are they particularly rare?
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I don't get it. If you want a bike that performs like steel does, why not just make it out of steel? The weight savings seems minimal. Sure, steel rusts, but it doesn't have to.
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I mainly just meant that if you keep your bike inside and dry, then you can keep rust from becoming a problem.
I'm not happy about Reynolds not selling 953 though. My dream road bike is a custom David Kirk frame made with 953 with silver filet brazing. Beautiful
I'm not happy about Reynolds not selling 953 though. My dream road bike is a custom David Kirk frame made with 953 with silver filet brazing. Beautiful
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