Serotta F3 6.5 vs 10.5

[Clean39T]

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?

[foo_fighter]

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.

[happycampyer]

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.

[Hilltopperny]

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?

What did you pick up for that F3 to go on?:D

[Clean39T]

What did you pick up for that F3 to go on?:D


Just a small (well, 62cm) investment in precious metals [emoji41]

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...

[Hilltopperny]

Just a small (well, 62cm) investment in precious metals [emoji41]

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...

Is it red and painted by Joe Bell?

[Clean39T]

Is it red and painted by Joe Bell?



Nope - naked other than some pasties...

Wouldn't mind having that one too though!

[Hilltopperny]

Well congrats. Serotta bicycles are still among the best ever.

[nobuseri]

Sweet. :)
Pics when built up, please.

[pjmsj21]

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