Honoring a great brand.

[akelman]

This (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=133797) is sad news, but the bikes are still out there, going strong. If you're currently riding a Serotta, I'd love to see a pic. Here's a terrible shot I just took of mine.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/akelman/2013-07-31112251_zps74317913.jpg

[texbike]

Definitely an iconic brand.

Here's a pic of my old Legend (now with a new owner).

Texbike

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/mspess/2146.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/mspess/media/2146.jpg.html)

[bobswire]

My long distance climber designate but does get some short distance too.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2agr9c8.jpg

[AngryScientist]

an iconic color scheme, if ever there was one:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHyTw1IWMrg/UY12mLAIy6I/AAAAAAAABLY/YM6DBxOv75k/s640/IMG_0822.JPG

[petitelilpettit]

Here is mine, passed on to a fellow forumite:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r256/petitelilpettit/my%20bikes/SerottaUpdated1.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/user/petitelilpettit/media/my%20bikes/SerottaUpdated1.jpg.html)

[eBAUMANN]

My CRL :)

http://31.media.tumblr.com/d7351786158084c6801a138595a94eef/tumblr_mln26sDsLi1s0ticmo2_1280.jpg

[Ahneida Ride]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=27394&d=1185506016

[LegendRider]

This is the last Serotta owned. The components look dated, but the frame would be fine even today.

[alexstar]

Here's an old shot of my TSX Serotta. I still need to get the frame repaired.http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4977646754_61424252b4_z.jpg

[TBDSeattle]

This is the only bike I regret selling. Here is the photo from the ad... one of the only photos I have.

[vav]

Sad news indeed...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697863812&stc=1&d=1373394662

[chiteach78]

My CSI - purchased here as a frame set. Took a tour in Saratoga on a whim a few years ago while in the area and even though just an owner of a second hand 10 year old frame, treated like royalty. Met Ben and the full nine yards. Was proud that day to ride a Serotta; just as proud, if a bit sad, today.

[buldogge]

We just spent some quality time together yesterday...in the rain.

Love my Legend Ti.

-Mark in St. Louis

old build pic attached...

[Keith A]

I really need to get an updated picture of this bike, but this is all I have for now...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=8054&stc=1&d=1135004327

This is a compact fillet brazed "CSi" that was a custom for one of the members of this forum...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=91708&stc=1&d=1330650144

[phcollard]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6199/6126912847_0e192e26c5_b.jpg

[phcollard]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3032014/GenSerotta/IMG_1131_web.jpg

[buldogge]

Digging that CSi Keith!...ahem, minus the splash tape!!

-Mark in St. Louis

I really need to get an updated picture of this bike, but this is all I have for now...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=8054&stc=1&d=1135004327

[toytech]

Ooh me too!
My new to me and now favorite Fierte ti.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/toytechthefirst/Serotta%20Fierte/DSCF2637.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/toytechthefirst/media/Serotta%20Fierte/DSCF2637.jpg.html)

[Keith A]

Digging that CSi Keith!...ahem, minus the splash tape!!

-Mark in St. LouisThanks. Don't worry, white tape will be on there pretty soon :)

[alembical]

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/ih45k.jpg

[tuscanyswe]

Only had this legend for a brief period. Unfortunetly abit to small or id prolly still have it!

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3449/3981874968_2773222730.jpg

[DRZRM]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/20130731_182422_zps89d9b87f.jpg

Sad news, been riding the old Legend the past few days in Long Island. One of my favorites ever. Here's an updated picture taken today.

[bluesea]

Its a roadbike. It helps you go places with a satisfying feeling of precision.


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/9079278754_0a406d1237_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigmode/9079278754/)
IMG_0702 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigmode/9079278754/) by pigmode (http://www.flickr.com/people/pigmode/), on Flickr

[msl819]

Here is my CRL... love this bike even though it is a shade big. It is currently broke down to a frameset waiting the funds for some news parts. I hope to have it back in operation in a year or so.

[beeatnik]

This (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=133797) is sad news, but the bikes are still out there, going strong. If you're currently riding a Serotta, I'd love to see a pic.

Emphasis added...

[OtayBW]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/zelmo_2006/2yo0008.jpg (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/zelmo_2006/media/2yo0008.jpg.html)

[weisan]

http://alicehui.com/serotta/hors_cat/hors_cat_no_topos.jpg

[Bruce K]

Custom polished hot rod flames on downtube -seat tube too!

BK

[gone]

One of my three Serottas:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/ghsmith54/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/SerottaCoorsTeam_zps79dd411e.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/ghsmith54/media/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/SerottaCoorsTeam_zps79dd411e.jpg.html)

[rwsaunders]

Salut.

[firerescuefin]

Aesthetically one of my favorite Serotta's I've viewed on here.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=638441&postcount=1

[akelman]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=638441&postcount=1[/url]

That's a great looking bike.

[krhea]

Mine-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Serotta%20CDA/DSCF9195.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/KRhea/media/Serotta%20CDA/DSCF9195.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/Serotta%20Legend%20Ti/IMG_4544.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/KRhea/media/Serotta%20Legend%20Ti/IMG_4544.jpg.html)

[oliver1850]

.

[Peter B]

:)

[rustychisel]

REM?

sorry, I misread

[Tim Porter]

New this spring and amazing:

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/porterphoto1/file_zpsb38fd286.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/porterphoto1/media/file_zpsb38fd286.jpg.html)

Climbed over 100,000 ft. in Mallorca on this travel Legend (in four trips):

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/porterphoto1/file_zpsf77e310c.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/porterphoto1/media/file_zpsf77e310c.jpg.html)

[Dromen]

The night b4

[Nooch]

The night b4

That's a really pretty bike!

[Dromen]

Yes. The 'robin egg' blue from previous owner is what initially attracted me to her. I really prefer Ti bikes naked but cant see taking off this paint. It seems folks either love of hate(well not that bad) the look.

Thanks for the compliment.

[HenryA]

My original Serotta shown here about five years ago after many many miles and with its third group. Bought it new in 1992 if I recall correctly. Incredible bike that afforded me many adventures and much enjoyment. Hanging in the closet now, as I need a much higher head tube these days. I ride two other Serottas these days, a CIII and a Ti MTB.

[wooly]

Here's my NOS Legend circa 2002. It took me a while to find a replacement 1" carbon fork to replace the F1 that came with it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CycaxardLoM/UfqGmiw2u_I/AAAAAAAAAyA/zBWNGSfpNuM/w1149-h769-no/DSC00073.JPG

[Onno]

Here's mine: 12 years old, around 30,000 miles. It still convinces me I don't need another.

[SpokeValley]

I love this bike. Period. I feel like I'm riding "in" it, not on it.

I sold my Roubaix...this is the only bike I want. :)

http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/Spokevalley/library/Serotta%20Legend%20Ti

[eBAUMANN]

Here's my NOS Legend circa 2002. It took me a while to find a replacement 1" carbon fork to replace the F1 that came with it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CycaxardLoM/UfqGmiw2u_I/AAAAAAAAAyA/zBWNGSfpNuM/w1149-h769-no/DSC00073.JPG

wow, this thing is badass, lovin the wheels in this context...congrats on owning/building up such a fine machine :hello:

[onsight512]

http://i.imgur.com/AI8u1uz.jpg?1

[akelman]

wow, this thing is badass, lovin the wheels in this context...congrats on owning/building up such a fine machine :hello:

I couldn't agree more. That bike is just great in every way, Wooly.

[wooly]

I couldn't agree more. That bike is just great in every way, Wooly.

Thanks Ari and ebaumann - I had a Legend about 5 years ago for less than a year. It wasn't built for me and was really stout (read too stout). I ended up selling and thinking the Legend praise might have been over hyped. This bike rides much better. Light and snappy. Still dialing in the fit but so far i think this is a keeper. Ben and team did great work.

[henrypretz]

2004 CIII
It's a custom that I bought second hand. I can't imagine something custom to me riding any better.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17843554/IMG_0978.jpg

This is this past May at the Napa Tour de Cure. I ran into a fellow Serotta rider at one of the rest stops. His was a very nice Campy equipped Atlanta.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17843554/949478_10200571709169132_504176793_o.jpg

[sashae]

http://subtle.org/se/gallery/d/12814-1/DSC_7858.jpg

[that guy]

I'll pour one out for a sad day.

http://oi46.tinypic.com/2wm1icn.jpg

[AngryScientist]

My Legend Ti, one of the finest bikes i've had the pleasure of riding. this one will be with me for a while.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u7aK1ieO7B8/T7bZHAQgMKI/AAAAAAAAAdg/LmJXPNXpCsU/s640/IMG_0690.JPG

[jdhansen63]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/02/usabehyz.jpg
My first custom. I was going to get matching FONDO (for her) and PRONTO (for me) for our next anniversary. Sad.

[Keith A]

My first custom. I was going to get matching FONDO (for her) and PRONTO (for me) for our next anniversary. Sad.Let's hope that this still can happen.

[Nooch]

my first, received a day after the announcement.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/9419622614_c6f0533e47_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54300653@N02/9419622614/)
Pronto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54300653@N02/9419622614/) by TrickImaging (http://www.flickr.com/people/54300653@N02/), on Flickr

[Cat3roadracer]

Good God, in the bubble wrap. Please show it to us.

[Saxon]

Riding a century a few years back with a CSi and Legend Ti. BTW, those gold Postal jerseys were $19.00 on clearance at the Nike outlet!

[weaponsgrade]

1999 (or maybe 2000) Classique Ti

[pdmtong]

2005 KGSN Ottrott ... heading east in a few weeks.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=99609&stc=1&d=1343950637

[Norm Swift]

Fierte... it's still out there Michael. And a Legend Ti.

[Keith A]

Oh yeah, I forgot about my daughter's Fierte...I need to get a picture and post it here.

[Highpowernut]

1697865059
Love this bike, my first and hopefully not my only.
I would love to get a road bike also.

[majl]

The bike is long gone as this photo is from 2 years ago but here's an action shot of my daughter racing her Serotta to a podium finish in a local kids tri.

http://majl.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v96/p1853378229-5.jpg

[rounder]

nhx and CIII

[Spinner]

1697865081

[pitonpat]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6199/6126912847_0e192e26c5_b.jpg

Oh man, this is the one! I'm guessing 55 or 56 cm? That's a beauty. If you ever want to sell it.....

[beercan]

my first love was my colorado ti legend, should have kept her, i still will never sell my serotta track bikes as they are the best riding steel track bikes i have ever owned.
I still lust after a colorado iii, one day maybe

[mnoble485]

No garage door but this I usually where I keep it. Best bike I ever owned.

Thanks James.

Mike


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[pbarry]

If there was a "like" button, I would have hit it 45 times. Lovely rides. :hello:

Interested in hearing more about Highpowernut's cool tri sled. Was this a stock frame or custom? I've never seen this model.

[FlashUNC]

I'll post one of the two I've had -- since one passed through my hands rather quickly.

The oddball Serotta I picked up from Liberace. Reynolds 753 with James lugs in a beautiful Serotta blue. Since moved on to a friend who I think has it hanging out, sorting out what to build it with.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4118/4800022073_85a599625d_b.jpg

[Highpowernut]

If there was a "like" button, I would have hit it 45 times. Lovely rides. :hello:

Interested in hearing more about Highpowernut's cool tri sled. Was this a stock frame or custom? I've never seen this model.
It's an HSG aero, the stock aero , the custom was the meiveci aero.

I found this at a LBS, that didn't want to sell to me.( said it wouldn't fit proper) after fitting we had to send the seat post to be cut down, but it fits perfect now.

Might have been a little expensive to get seat post cut, but overall I would buy the bike again

It was on the wall for 2 years I think, so I got a great deal.

[bcm119]

10 years old this year. Bought new as f/f from Sundance in SoCal.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/8882961399_e32a5012d4_b.jpg

[fatallightning]

Raced the crap out of this bike, she was a sweetie.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/411986_691888233734_1097410452_o.jpg

https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/s720x720/578792_293135510764583_277252411_o.jpg

[WickedWheels]

Good to see a lot of "proper" Serottas. I was thinking that this thread would have nothing but "dentist bikes" ;)

[happycampyer]

the best riding bike I own, have owned, or ridden...

http://threadgill.smugmug.com/photos/i-22Cgjdq/0/XL/i-22Cgjdq-XL.jpg

the second best riding bike I own, have owned, or ridden...

http://threadgill.smugmug.com/photos/i-LnzPRZT/0/XL/i-LnzPRZT-XL.jpg

a demo bike that was too small for me, but revealed to me just how unique the ride of an Ottrott is...

http://threadgill.smugmug.com/photos/i-tBrscjW/0/XL/i-tBrscjW-XL.jpg

all this past week I rode the singlespeed Legend that I got from Scott at Serotta, and it's amazing how smooth it is considering how stout the tubes are...

http://threadgill.smugmug.com/photos/i-dv8pqHX/0/XL/i-dv8pqHX-XL.jpg

Scott explained to me that this is probably one of perhaps two bikes made by the company that have this particular combination of features—the oversized seatstays that are 21mm at the widest point (ti seatstays on Legends are all tapered at both ends, but not usually this diameter tube), titanium 3D track dropouts, the flared chainstays, among other details...

http://threadgill.smugmug.com/photos/i-zhZ7pBB/0/XL/i-zhZ7pBB-XL.jpg

[pdmtong]

here we go again. happycampyer has posted and its time to shut this down. IMHO my KGSN is bad-a$$ but happy's are the schizzle

[thwart]

Well, before it closes... I've owned several Serottas, and all have been great bikes... currently, though I own these two.

I should mention that the CDA with the tall head tube allowed my chronic shoulder tendinitis to fade enough to ride other, lower frames.

[EPOJoe]

A Legend...

[carlucci1106]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697861103&stc=1&d=1368798496

[cleavel]

Hi,

Crazy times. Very nice tribute thread with some wonderful bikes. Here's my 2007 Attack that I am still riding (a lot) and periodically racing:

http://www.pbase.com/cleavel/image/149720679/original.jpg

[mkbk]

It doesn't get ridden as much as my newer bikes, but it really is "just" as good as them.

[jamesau]

My CSi...

[victoryfactory]

Is still one of my favorite bikes ever. Photo from this morning's
ride.

VF

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd493/victoryfactory/E0EDCC9A-3EFC-4A30-9994-F396BC939D5A-251-00000021F04C7968.jpg

[victoryfactory]

Good to see a lot of "proper" Serottas. I was thinking that this thread would have nothing but "dentist bikes" ;)

My dentist rides a Colnago. Really.
VF

[buechse]

I (VERY unfortunately!) sold the Ciii to buy the Nove - but at least: I still own this beauty! Thanks to Serotta for this bike.

[Germany_chris]

I was hoping to see pictures my my old Legend

[jonk]

Here's my freshly painted 91 Colorado II. Some original bits, some modern, and MTB pedals.

[akelman]

Is still one of my favorite bikes ever. Photo from this morning's
ride.

VF

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd493/victoryfactory/E0EDCC9A-3EFC-4A30-9994-F396BC939D5A-251-00000021F04C7968.jpg

That fade is absolutely great looking. Have you ever built it up with silver bits?

[shinomaster]

I've really learned to love this bike and it still gets lots of use.

[cinema]

Fierte... it's still out there Michael. And a Legend Ti.


oh wow! beautiful

[DRB]

Nova - mid 80's.
Csi - 2000
Tandem - 1999

Still have them; still ride them. Still special to me.

[Peter B]

That tandem is HOT!

[DRB]

Tandem - An Ebay steal. Never built up one-off wedding gift for a Serotta rep. The CSi was purchased through the Forum and the Nova was bought in '84 or '85 from a shop mechanic at Dale's Schwinn in Santa Rosa, CA. Many, many miles on all three.

Tandem: 3000+ miles/yr from 2001 - 2011 - working stiffs.
4500+ miles /yr now! 66 and 60, NOT employed and loving it.

[victoryfactory]

That fade is absolutely great looking. Have you ever built it up with silver bits?

Originally it had DA 9spd and open pro silver with silver post,
F-1 fork painted to match and silver stem (threaded)

Went to the black look 10 years ago when I switched to the ouzo pro
fork. Right now it has rival black parts from a CX bike and the only silver
left are the brakes (because the CX had canti)
Now you've got me thinking......
btw, that fade is what they called Anasazi blue over pacific blue.
Thanks for making me think about it. Lets see... new wheels, new group
new bars, tape, post, stem. How much could that cost?

VF

[akelman]

Lets see... new wheels, new group
new bars, tape, post, stem. How much could that cost?

You owe it to the economy to go for it.

[Robo_trigger]

bummer. :(

[TC Johnson]

My Meivici. The frame was purchased from a forumite in England a few years ago, now upgraded to SR 11.

A wonderful ride.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh308/tcjohnson_08/P8140441.jpg (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/tcjohnson_08/media/P8140441.jpg.html)

In thinking about the current Serotta matter, it reminds me of how close Ferrari came to going out of business, until Fiat came to his rescue. Where would the art of the automobile be had that occurred back in the 70's. It is too bad that a larger bike company didn't see the opportunity to bring Serotta into the fold without squashing Ben's design vision, and yet offering the production gains and scale needed to keep things afloat.

Time will tell.

TC

[cuda2k]

86 Nova - repainted in 2007 by Southwest Frameworks "Matador Red Mica"

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O_9xAvJzKGw/TptWozvDXoI/AAAAAAAADVU/YWQK_ODjeho/s912/IMG_1360.jpg

[terry]

Mine.

[Pete Mckeon]

you'al!:banana:

[victoryfactory]

2003 Legend: