Serotta Meivici Maiden Voyage

Satellite · #1 10-17-2017, 11:53 PM

Today was my true maiden voyage with the Meivici. I bought the frame on 1 Sept 2016 this project has taken over a year to build out. I bought everything from Paceline Members with exception of the saddle, water bottle cages, tyres and seat bag. I actually want to change out the saddle and cages. I am looking for the older twin flex Aliante Ti in black and some black oil slick Arundel Mandibles (anyone holding I am game).

The Meivici definitely didn't disappoint. The frame disappeared underneath me and rode sublime. It been some where around a month without riding busy with work and family. I actually averaged 15.0 mph today on the Meivici. It's pretty hilly where I ride and I typically average 12/12.5mph. So 15mph was killing it for me. I forgot how well the ENVE's hold speed.

Thanks to all the Paceline members that helped me pull this one together. It took over a year but patients paid off.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showth...24#post2035424

This thread is useless without photos so I snapped this quick pic while I was waiting for my buddy to catch up. LOL! usually its the other way around.

Lanternrouge · #2 10-17-2017, 11:56 PM

That's some beautiful color on the bike.

Louis · #3 10-17-2017, 11:58 PM

Congratulations

But I have to wonder, did you consider white bar tape? I think that might look even better.

Enjoy the ride.

Clean39T · #4 10-17-2017, 11:58 PM

+1 on the white tape, but that's a hawt Serotta you got there for sure - nice!

Satellite · #5 10-18-2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis

Congratulations

But I have to wonder, did you consider white bar tape? I think that might look even better.

Enjoy the ride.

The black tape is Handlebra the base tape is White Merckx rubberized tape. Does that count? I used to like White Bar Tape but it just gets too dirty.

I am NOT keeping the white WTB Saddle it's temporary until I find the right Black Aliante. The WTB is a comfy saddle a bit heavy but I am an Aliante guy. If I was going to keep the White Saddle I definitely think white bar tape would have been money.

weisan · #6 10-18-2017, 06:05 AM

Serotta made great bikes!

I was quickly reminded of that again yesterday when I rode on my steel Serotta CXII after giving it the cold shoulder for almost a month riding on the other Giant bike. It is so so so so SMOOOOOTH and comfortable, and yes! that sometimes translates into a higher average speed.

Enjoy and don't give it up.

paredown · #7 10-18-2017, 07:40 AM

Glad the shakedown ride was a success, and it is wonderful to know that the Meivici lived up to your expectations.

I love that color--is it Big Boy Blue, or a different shade?

Kingfisher · #8 10-18-2017, 07:52 AM

Beautiful setup and bike
Specifics on wheels please...tubular or clincher and tires?

Mzilliox · #9 10-18-2017, 08:04 AM

radical, lovely bike

Satellite · #10 10-18-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by paredown

Glad the shakedown ride was a success, and it is wonderful to know that the Meivici lived up to your expectations.

I love that color--is it Big Boy Blue, or a different shade?

Uncertain what color it is. I can tell you pictures don't do it justice
Paint isn't as pristine as I would like it has a few chips and scratches I was on the fence sending it to Billy MacDonald for a respray. I like the bike so much I wish I would have now.

That's what started this project. I had a C50 restored and bought this bike as a temporary hold over. The C50 is a great bike but something about the Meivici sets it apart in an amazing way.

If anyone can confirm if this is a standard Serotta color I would appreciate it. For now I will call it "Big Boy Blue".

Satellite · #11 10-18-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingfisher

Beautiful setup and bike
Specifics on wheels please...tubular or clincher and tires?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showth...46#post1766546

Tubulars, the clowns at FedEx paid ENVE for a crash replacement to the rear wheel. The front wheel is the EDGE Classic 45 and the Rear is the ENVE 4.5 SES with new brake track. ENVE sent me new decals for free so I could match the front wheel to the rear. Kinda wished I would have spec'd white decals instead of black.

I would like to find some ENVE 2.2 with new brake tracks for the Meivici an move this wheelset back to the C50. I will keep on eye out this winter for some.

54ny77 · #12 10-18-2017, 09:58 AM

sharp!

paceline classifieds make for a really nice thrift shop!

by the way was this the project you needed a 7900 crank for? the d.a. crank on there now looks terrific.

Satellite · #13 10-18-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 54ny77

sharp!

paceline classifieds make for a really nice thrift shop!

by the way was this the project you needed a 7900 crank for? the d.a. crank on there now looks terrific.

No that was on the C50 I did finally did source a 7900 crank. I mostly built the C50 from the Forum too. I bought the C50 complete but decided I hated Campy. The frame had to be sent to Calfee for new stops and chainstay repair. I have a ton of money in that bike with 7900 Group, Calfee and repaint. It turned out sweet too. I should start a thread on it.

I actually like the look of the 7900 crank better than the 9000.

mavic1010 · #14 10-18-2017, 10:54 AM

Glad you finally got it built up! Its such an awesome bike. Not the lightest, but just so well balanced and lively. Especially with the 8.5/10.5 tubing.

If it wasn't for the fact that I'm thinner, more flexible and needed a lower stack and longer reach, I would've never sold it. I'm sure a 13cm -17 degree slammed stem would've made the "Jerk" proud, I've opted to just move on.

Enjoy the ride!

Satellite · #15 10-18-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mavic1010

Glad you finally got it built up! Its such an awesome bike. Not the lightest, but just so well balanced and lively. Especially with the 8.5/10.5 tubing.

If it wasn't for the fact that I'm thinner, more flexible and needed a lower stack and longer reach, I would've never sold it. I'm sure a 13cm -17 degree slammed stem would've made the "Jerk" proud, I've opted to just move on.

Enjoy the ride!

Mavic1010,

Yeah I was telling my buddy the bars need to go down a little. I have one 5mm spacer under the stem. Hopefully that's enough to put me where I want to be. I would hate to move away from the ENVE Stem.

Do you still have the original Aliante Saddle pictured in your build? That is exactly what I am looking for. I have a silver one and I will use it if I have to I just think Black would look better. I wanted to try the WTB it came on a Mountain Bike I bought a long time ago from Craigslist. I should have just bought the Meivici complete from you we pretty much have the same build.

I hope your new ride is everything you wanted.

Satellite