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Back around 2003/2004 when Ben Serotta decided to move more into the carbon realm he offered 150 Founder's Edition Bicycles. For an up front payment of $6k you could have Serotta build you any bike in their lineup with any standard available build kit including nearly any choice of wheels. This also included a visit to the factory for a custom fitting, Founder's jersey a very nice hotel stay and dinner with a few folks from the factory as well as a couple cycling icons. (I actually sat beside Ron Keifel at dinner one evening). You could also opt to wait on the release of their newest development......Ottrott. Well me and my pal Serotta Pete took this deal! We both waited for the Ottrott's. I got lucky #13 and I think Pete got #3. I requested that everyone that hand in building my frame sign the top tube for quality control😜. Interesting thing about this deal is only 16 Founder's Edition bikes were sold....one customer ordered 2