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05-26-2017, 11:56 AM
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Serotta F3 6.5 vs 10.5
I'm 170, and I'd be using it for general riding, not racing - is the 6.5 still ok, or should I look for a 10.5?
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Io non posso vivere senza la mia strada e la mia bici -- DP Last edited by Clean39T; 05-26-2017 at 12:22 PM. 
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05-26-2017, 12:07 PM
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At the same weight, 6.5 Has been perfectly fine for me. I don't feel that it's noodly. It's very smooth. They also made an 8.5 but I've never tried either the 8.5 or 10.5. You can search for a post by Mike Lopez that has the deflection readings and also compares them to Enve's and Reynolds Ouzo forks.
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05-26-2017, 12:51 PM
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The 10.5 tubing and forks were meant for someone heavier than you, or someone who wanted a really stiff frame/fork. At your weight, you're at the cusp of where I believe Serotta would have started specing 8.5 tubing/fork. I nornally weigh a little more than you (and, sadly, at the moment a lot more than you) and still prefer the ride quality of the 6.5 fork over the 8.5 fork. It's really a question of personal preference. Foo_fighter's suggestion is a good one--do a search for Mike Lopez's comments. They provide a wealth of information.
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05-26-2017, 01:34 PM
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05-26-2017, 02:50 PM
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Just a small (well, 62cm) investment in precious metals  It was either that or let the cash earn 0.005% in my checking account, so what the he||...plus, I have it on good advice that the Serotta Index is due for a bounce at some point...
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05-26-2017, 03:54 PM
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05-26-2017, 04:47 PM
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Nope - naked other than some pasties... Wouldn't mind having that one too though!
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Io non posso vivere senza la mia strada e la mia bici -- DP
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05-26-2017, 05:41 PM
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Well congrats. Serotta bicycles are still among the best ever.
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05-26-2017, 09:23 PM
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I'm 190 and ride a 6.3 that came with my 60ish cm Concours and it rides great. I also have an 8.5 on my Fierte IT and I am very convinced that i could not tell a difference if blindfolded. At 170 I think you will be fine.
Pat Mc
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