HSG Bikes

Sandy · #1 12-14-2006, 05:45 PM

Serotta now has its 5 HSG bikes in the Stock Road Bike section of its website. Neat!!

HSG Road Ti
HSG Road IT
Cross
Cross Ti
Carbon

Stock Sandy

Simon Q · #2 12-14-2006, 06:07 PM

I agree. They look great and are a great option at good price (for a Serotta) if the stock geo suits your needs, as it would for most. The HSG line should be a winner for them. Which raod model would you go for though? I am a Ti man but the others look awesome as well.

Is it just me or are the F3 forks among the most attractive carbon forks going around?

Clarence1997 · #3 12-14-2006, 06:09 PM

Should I go with the Ottrott in tri-geometry, the new CXIIti, or the new HSGtri????

Sandy · #4 12-14-2006, 06:16 PM

Serotta now has 8 stock models, 9 custom models, and 5 special use models.

Sandy

Simon Q · #5 12-14-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarence1997

Should I go with the Ottrott in tri-geometry, the new CXIIti, or the new HSGtri????

What a great dilemma to have!

sg8357 · #6 12-14-2006, 08:46 PM

Two comments,

On the HSG CX, why the high bottom bracket ?
Other wise the HSG CX would be a good all rounder.
Where is the long promised HSG/650 Bravo ?

Scott G.

#7 12-14-2006, 09:04 PM

i run a 6.5 on my road bikes.... it's my drop of choice. whats a 1/2 centimeter between friends?

ergott · #8 12-14-2006, 09:19 PM

That HSG carbon is real nice. I have to test ride one and compare it to my bike. The competition red or sapphire would work for me. If you guys are reading this, the bike pictured does a poor job of displaying the decals. I can hardly see them.

Could a level top-tube become an option somewhere along the line?

Serotta PETE · #9 12-14-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarence1997

Should I go with the Ottrott in tri-geometry, the new CXIIti, or the new HSGtri????

Go to a fitter first (one that you trust and is recommended by folks in the tri sport)> After that pick the model that works for you. If you do not need "custom" than you have more price point choices.

PETE

saab2000 · #10 12-15-2006, 05:06 AM

These appeal to me. But the sizing seems a bit peculiar to my untrained eyes. The 56 has the right TT length, but a short head tube relative to other race bikes I have had. The next size up looks to have a tt that is too long for me.

I am sure that the sizing is proper for most people, including myself, but I am a bit curious.

Also, I am not sure whether the listed top tube length is actual or virtual.

I think I would ride a 56 and can imagine one in my future.

92degrees · #11 12-15-2006, 08:15 AM

It's very cool. An embarrassment of riches. I still can't figure out the niche for the steel HSG cross bike -- why would you choose that over a CIII with custom geometry, choice of paint, etc? It's a $200 difference? Not a choice I'll have to make this year. Maybe next year, though.

gt6267a · #12 12-15-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 92degrees

It's very cool. An embarrassment of riches. I still can't figure out the niche for the steel HSG cross bike -- why would you choose that over a CIII with custom geometry, choice of paint, etc? It's a $200 difference? Not a choice I'll have to make this year. Maybe next year, though.

i will second this thought. if the difference between stock and custom is minimal, why take the stock option?

Jason E · #13 12-15-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gt6267a

i will second this thought. if the difference between stock and custom is minimal, why take the stock option?

I hear what you guys are saying, but there are some guys out there that havetrouble putting together the extra $200, and if the stock size works for them......

They get an Amazing bike, Serotta gets more Cross bikes out there, everyone wins!

I fit the stock geo of the HSG Cross, to the point where I can not imagine changes of I went custom, and would totally consider it.

saab2000 · #14 12-15-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gt6267a

i will second this thought. if the difference between stock and custom is minimal, why take the stock option?

Custom bikes can open a whole new can of worms. Many people don't need them and they won't optimise much for most riders. That said, I am not against custom bikes. But a stock size is a good thing IMHO.

Go to 10 builders and you will likely get 10 different designs. All probably good designs. The body is more flexible and adaptable than most people think.

After years of trying to optimise my riding with customs, all my bikes save one are now stock sizes. My riding is just as fun and as good as it ever was.

92degrees · #15 12-15-2006, 09:28 AM

Oh, I understand there are pitfalls with going custom, I just think that even if OTR fits you, there's always some little tweak that would make it better -- slightly longer TT, a tiny bit more or less SO, etc. Plus, with a custom color the HSG is within $100 of the CIII.

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