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View Poll Results: Which option best represents your feeling about future purchases of "Serotta"?
Own a Serotta frame and would consider a Serotta branded frame built by DCG 11 6.67%
Own a Serotta frame and would only consider a frame built in a shop run by Ben Serotta 91 55.15%
Don't own a Serotta frame, but would consider a Serotta branded frame built by DCG 2 1.21%
Don't own a Serotta frame, but would only consider a frame built in a shop run by Ben Serotta 34 20.61%
Have never had an interest in a "Serotta" frame and still don't regardless of where manufactured 34 20.61%
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Old 08-07-2013, 02:24 AM
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The whole story of Ben Serotta's departure from Team Serotta may never be know publicly, but given what you know (or perceive) about how the "Serotta story" is unfolding, which of the following choices best represents your position?

Multiple selections are allowed. Poll is anonymous. Disregard "only" in selections 2 & 4 if you would consider a frame built by DCG or Ben Serotta. (Obviously a forward looking poll assuming Ben continues to build frames in the future)
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:06 AM
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Disregard "only" in selections 2 & 4 if you would consider a frame built by DCG or Ben Serotta.
I was just about to point this out.

It's surprising how tricky poll-wording can be.
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:10 AM
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I was just about to point this out.

It's surprising how tricky poll-wording can be.
Would have edited it out, but not an option once posted.
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:56 AM
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What is the point in this, oh youthful one?
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Old 08-07-2013, 05:40 AM
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You need to add another choice:

Own a Serotta AND would never buy another from either Ben or DCG
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Old 08-07-2013, 06:39 AM
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You need to add another choice:

Own a Serotta AND would never buy another from either Ben or DCG
Yes, this and the corresponding version of don't own, but... Thought about these after the fact. Apology.
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Old 08-07-2013, 06:59 AM
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What is the point in this, oh youthful one?
Personal curiosity more than anything, but there's enough marketing geek in me that I'm trying to reconcile personal perception (cycling friends who own Serotta and my own interest in Serotta) with the most recent developments.
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Old 08-07-2013, 07:20 AM
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Or....

Owned Serottas in the past and would purchase from....

Owned Serottas in the past and wouldn't purchase from....



Just sayin'






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Or....

Owned Serottas in the past and would purchase from....

Owned Serottas in the past and wouldn't purchase from....



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I've owned a Serotta Ti in the past. It was OK but not interested in buying another.
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Old 08-07-2013, 08:32 AM
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I've never been willing to pay the premium for a Serotta bike when so many other bikes of equal quality are available at more attractive price points. There are a lot of good bikes available.
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Old 08-07-2013, 08:58 AM
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Could you add an option...

At this point, I'd only buy a bike from a Serotta alum, like Dave or Kelly. Their hands and knowledge are the jewel passed on.
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Old 08-07-2013, 09:01 AM
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Would depend when and what I am in the market for, DCG's tenure at that time, Ben's new business model/pricing, and who he is paired with. Impossible to say. Would consider both.
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Old 08-07-2013, 09:06 AM
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Is there an option for 'own a bike with Serotta DNA'?

When I'm out riding my Kirk and I see a Serotta, I think of it as a relative.
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