Serotta GP Suisse Cyclocross

[patmacc]

Hello,

New to this board but would appreciate some advice. I am looking for a solid all-around bike - not to race, but light touring / commuting / family riding. Have traditionally just rode my mountain bike. After a fairly brief search, and a few test rides, I had homed in on a Surly Cross Check, or a Bianchi Volpe. Then a Serotta came up locally on Craigslist.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/3198209548.html

I am 6'2", 190#. Although I have not yet seen this bike, it looks like it should fit, perhaps with tweaking. A few questions:

1) Does it seem like a good value at this price ($1500)
2) I have been able to find pretty limited information on this model (part of the "Heritage Collection" - doesn't even seem to be in Serotta catalogs from 2006-2008, and it looks like they definitely don't make it anymore. I called Serotta - they were friendly but said they couldn't help w/ any information unless I wanted to buy a new bike. They also told me the lifetime warranty on the frame would not transfer to me. Does anyone have any insight into this model? Any issues? Why are they not still making it?
3) Do I need to worry about this being an authentic Serotta? Are there counterfeits out there? Hate to sound paranoid, but it seems that Craigslist is chock full of scammers.

It certainly seems like a major step up from the Surly and Bianchi (and perhaps more than I need), but if it's a great deal and will be a reliable and durable ride for years to come, then perhaps I'll go for it.

Thanks for any advice you can offer this newbie!

Patrick