FS 2002 Ottrott frame 57cm

[abqhudson]

I just bought this frame on ebay. Built it up and discovered that it wasn't the Stock Serotta geo that was advertised. I should have verified the geo before bidding, but, I was too trustful. As I was trying to duplicate the geo of my Concours, it's not quite right for me. The frame rides well, looks good, and appears to be in very good condition, but, I'm holding out for an Ottrott that has stock geo or maybe 72.5 on the HTA.

Seat Tube Length: 57
Seat Tube Angle: 73
Horizontal TT Length: 57
TT Downslope Angle: 0
Head Tube Angle: 73.5
Chainstay Length: 41.5
Rear Drop: 8
Head Tube Length: 16.05 cm

Includes Chris King Headset and Ouzo Pro fork with approx 9 3/8 inches of steerer tube. It really wasn't cut very well, so the 9 3/8 is at the smallest distance - I haven't touched it.

I can send lots of additional pictures if you will provide me your email address.
$940. plus actual shipping.

[Smiley]

An older Ottrott with a 73.5 HTA otherwise seems the same geometries as today? I don't see where the differences are?

[Fixed]

bro what a deal
i bet you sell this within the hour
cheers

[abqhudson]

The difference is in the Head Tube angle. I've gone from 72.5 (custom Crumpton) to 73 on my Concours. The 73.5 bothered me - I'm an old guy, not a racer.

Jim

[dbrk]

Originally Posted by abqhudson

The difference is in the Head Tube angle. I've gone from 72.5 (custom Crumpton) to 73 on my Concours. The 73.5 bothered me - I'm an old guy, not a racer.

Jim

Oh my, there is a simpler solution than selling the frame. I'm going with the numbers you gave: If you replace the fork with a lower rake to 4.0, you will increase the trail number. This will, at least mathematically, produce nearly the same rake/trail as your other bikes and not disturb the overall design. I'm counting on you using a 23-25mm tire (and on the smaller side of 25, like a Conti) on all of these bikes. That half to full degree can be worked into a bigger picture. It's always best to see the design as a whole. You're giving this bike away when a viable solution is well within reach (if, of course, you spend the money on the fork).

[Smiley]

Originally Posted by abqhudson

The difference is in the Head Tube angle. I've gone from 72.5 (custom Crumpton) to 73 on my Concours. The 73.5 bothered me - I'm an old guy, not a racer.

Jim

If its the trail you wish to lengthen then get a 40 mm rake fork !

sorry just saw where dbrk said the same thing !

[duke]

PM sent.
duke

[Fixed]

there she goes .. cool deal bro
cheers

[Spicoli]

I bet his PM's are about to fill up pretty quickly! Nice bike shame he cannot use it, wish I was more liquid right now too Still PM'ed him anyway though Fixed its your size too No? Get in the ring and roll around on a Serotta again!

[Fixed]

bro I was tempted last night when i saw it you know how it is bro family comes first... and i'm afraid of she who must be obeyed .
cheers

[Spicoli]

Originally Posted by Fixed

bro I was tempted last night when i saw it you know how it is bro family comes first... and i'm afraid of she who must be obeyed .
cheers

I hear that!

[Z3c]

Hello Abq,

Please let me know if this frame is still avail.

Thanks,

Scott

[crossjunkee]

Are you seriously only asking $940.....

That must be a typo?

[spamjoshua]

Was announced on this thread:

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=31445

$100 seems worth a try...

Best of luck.

Joshua

Originally Posted by abqhudson

I just bought this frame on ebay. Built it up and discovered that it wasn't the Stock Serotta geo that was advertised. I should have verified the geo before bidding, but, I was too trustful. As I was trying to duplicate the geo of my Concours, it's not quite right for me. The frame rides well, looks good, and appears to be in very good condition, but, I'm holding out for an Ottrott that has stock geo or maybe 72.5 on the HTA.

Seat Tube Length: 57
Seat Tube Angle: 73
Horizontal TT Length: 57
TT Downslope Angle: 0
Head Tube Angle: 73.5
Chainstay Length: 41.5
Rear Drop: 8
Head Tube Length: 16.05 cm

Includes Chris King Headset and Ouzo Pro fork with approx 9 3/8 inches of steerer tube. It really wasn't cut very well, so the 9 3/8 is at the smallest distance - I haven't touched it.

I can send lots of additional pictures if you will provide me your email address.
$940. plus actual shipping.

[jimcav]

i agree--change the fork and stem if needed. i don't see for routine riding around how that HTA would make it too twitchy to ride
but, good luck--am sure you won't have it long
jim