dekindy
04-18-2007, 04:02 PM
I have posted this before but was hoping for more comments.
I have a Serotta Fierte Steel (2005) with 10-speed Ultegra (2006). I am still trying to figure out why the new Fierte does not seem to accelerate like my Schwinn Paramount (1989 with 7-speed Shimano 600). I have been told that the geometry's would not cause the diffeence so I have chosen to blame the Shimano WH-550r wheels that came on the Serotta. My old bike has a Wobler front wheel and Mavic MA-3 on the rear, both with Shimano 600 hubs. When I spin the old wheels they seem to spin forever. I am still not certain enough to spring for new wheels because the Shimano WH-550r's seem to spin pretty well also. I had a fitting and both bikes are set up the same. I am not a strong rider and certainly don't race, but it seems to be a noticeable difference.
I rode the Paramount last night for the first time and the down tube shifting is a pain. I am trying to decide if I want to sell it and buy better wheels and a more expensive computer or keep it as a backup bike. I liked it a lot but the new bike is so much better I doubt if I will ever ride it. A lot of people never sell a bike unless they absolutely have to, but I am not much of a pack rat.
I have a Serotta Fierte Steel (2005) with 10-speed Ultegra (2006). I am still trying to figure out why the new Fierte does not seem to accelerate like my Schwinn Paramount (1989 with 7-speed Shimano 600). I have been told that the geometry's would not cause the diffeence so I have chosen to blame the Shimano WH-550r wheels that came on the Serotta. My old bike has a Wobler front wheel and Mavic MA-3 on the rear, both with Shimano 600 hubs. When I spin the old wheels they seem to spin forever. I am still not certain enough to spring for new wheels because the Shimano WH-550r's seem to spin pretty well also. I had a fitting and both bikes are set up the same. I am not a strong rider and certainly don't race, but it seems to be a noticeable difference.
I rode the Paramount last night for the first time and the down tube shifting is a pain. I am trying to decide if I want to sell it and buy better wheels and a more expensive computer or keep it as a backup bike. I liked it a lot but the new bike is so much better I doubt if I will ever ride it. A lot of people never sell a bike unless they absolutely have to, but I am not much of a pack rat.