Serotta Paceline build

[Jeff N.]

Nothing. I just find Zipp to be of superior quality, that's all.

[duff_duffy]

Leaning towards black right now after trying few mock ups...might wait for the right wheels to come through before final decision.

Before I get started on putting together if anyone has a 54-55 unpainted version of this and would be interested in trade let me know! I’m in the “titanium should not be painted) crowd. The ride on these has always been great so look forward to riding either way.

[cgolvin]

Is it GS or ST/custom? I.e., seat stay bearings or not? Just curious

[happycampyer]

I can't recall whose bike this was in the gallery (a Legend ARO iirc), but I snagged the photo as an all-white inspiration:

[thirdgenbird]

I was thinking silver when you said alloy campy, but I vote black if you are going with carbon hoops.

[jtbadge]

White parts are for ghost bikes.

[duff_duffy]

Bearings in seat stays...think it’s stock 56 geo but have to doublecheck serial #

Originally Posted by cgolvin

Is it GS or ST/custom? I.e., seat stay bearings or not? Just curious

[54ny77]

Yes!

Originally Posted by huck*this

These would look primo.

[IMG]Ritchey Classic Silver - do your classic steel build right #ritcheylogic #ritchey #steelisreal by Glory Cycles, on Flickr[/IMG]

[dgauthier]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

Leaning towards black right now after trying few mock ups (..)

Bingo.

For better or worse, black components swing "modern" and silver components swing "retro". An Ottrott is a very modern bike, especially with the carbon seat stays, so black is better. Alloy Campy might clash, though.

You might like white bar tape once the black hoods go on.

[tuscanyswe]

Silver or chrome is not always great with white imo. However titanium esp if beadblasted can look fantastic against white.

Just thought id make your budget crack .)

[54ny77]

silver for the win!

Originally Posted by tuscanyswe

Silver or chrome is not always great with white imo. However titanium esp if beadblasted can look fantastic against white.

Just thought id make your budget crack .)

[froze]

Originally Posted by huck*this

These would look primo.

[IMG]Ritchey Classic Silver - do your classic steel build right #ritcheylogic #ritchey #steelisreal by Glory Cycles, on Flickr[/IMG]

I agree too, that stuff would make the bike POP!

Back in those days black was not a commonly used alloy color, if you want to maintain the original classic look then silver is the only way to go to get that classic vintage look.

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I was thinking silver when you said alloy campy, but I vote black if you are going with carbon hoops.

Ok, black. Black gets my vote.

[nickl]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Nothing. I just find Zipp to be of superior quality, that's all.

Quality? Search both brands for product recalls. In the past ten years none for Ritchey, Zipp, several. Keep in mind Zipp is also a SRAM subsidiary, the industry leader in recalls and quality issues.

[Jeff N.]

Check the newer stuff...it ain't gonna get recalled, I'll tell ya that....FAR superior two-bolt clamp design for perfect saddle adjustment. Awesome finish/construction of stem. We're talkin' ALLOY here...would never use carbon for those parts. Plus, I just don't like to say "Ritchey". Reminds me of Happy Days and the Fonz or something. But if Ritchey smokes yer shorts, by all means go for it.