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11-15-2014, 06:19 PM
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Build-up Advice - Ottrott
Hi All,
Long time reader, first time poster. I recently picked up a frame locally, and would love some input/advice on the build-up. On a random craigslist search searching for Serotta, I spotted an Ottrott (I think an '05) ideally sized, and could resist what seemed like a rare the opportunity. My intention is to build the bike appropriately, but don't want to send a fortune. I'm thinking 9-speed dura ace, but would love opinions. Thanks in advance Jay 
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11-15-2014, 06:29 PM
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Hi Jay...welcome...you have already started to sail in the wrong direction so let me help you with the compass...first off, Campagnolo 9 speed is the way you want to go! You could certainly piece a gruppo of say, Chorus 9, on here for a very reasonable price as folks are really helpful...
That said, I do have one of my bikes worked up with shimano dura 9 and it is a great groupset as well...nothing wrong with it at all and it works flawlessly but it just isn't campy... Wheelset...you will get lots of differ opinions...but I think you really can't go wrong with mavic open pro...tough as nails and great wheels...you can get a used set for a very reasonable price as well...if you are not going to get into worry about weights of things, they are great...all my bikes have open pros and some of the wheelsets are going on 16 or 17 years or so and never had a single problem with any of them...just good solid wheels... Last edited by cash05458; 11-15-2014 at 06:31 PM.
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11-15-2014, 06:33 PM
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I may not be representative of the typical cyclist, but IMO unless we're talking about a concourse-type bike or something to be ridden in L'Eroica, I say put whatever you feel like. I think 9-spd DA would be great. But if you happened to have an 11-spd Campy Record on hand that would work to. Whatever does what you need.
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11-15-2014, 06:37 PM
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 Shimano or Campy will shift the bike just as well, but if you're a Rapha-wearing type who's all about trying to look cool and impressing the other guys on the ride, then by all means, go Campy.
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11-15-2014, 06:39 PM
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LOL Louis...is that right? so now Campagnolo and Rapha have been conflated? nice touch...btw, I don't own any rapha stuff...I will have to get started I see...damn, I am going to have to get rid of all of my bike nashbar winter tights...
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11-15-2014, 06:50 PM
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Build-up Advice - Ottrott
I think 10-speed at the minimum. Agree- Campy is the way to go. I owned an Ottrott and had Campy 11. If you get Athena, you can get alloy-silver cranks and shifters for a classic look. A nice set of Velocity A23 in silver would also make a nice wheelset. It's a great ride--enjoy.
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11-15-2014, 06:59 PM
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11-15-2014, 07:02 PM
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I am gonna need those cool glasses as well...my 8 year old nashbar set is not getting the thumbs up they used to on my james dean group rides...
 What kinda shades are those in the pic Louis? I love em...they look exactly what my serotta riding, rapha high fiving dentist wears while giving me root canals as he is afraid of catching the aids... Last edited by cash05458; 11-15-2014 at 07:06 PM.
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11-15-2014, 07:18 PM
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of course duraace would be fine...and so would 9 speed...that particular groupset, 6700 if I remember right, was one of the best...cranks on it are awesome...the ultegra 9, the 6500, was fantastic as well...still, I would go campagnolo if I were the guy...campy chorus or record 9 were so good he should just cut right to the chase...
But I agree: stay away from scram... Last edited by cash05458; 11-15-2014 at 07:21 PM.
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11-15-2014, 07:25 PM
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I've read enough posts to have know better than to setup a manufacturer debate...my bad. I guess I wanted to make sure there wasn't recent negative opinions of the DA 9-speed. I could have asked that directly.
I really appreciate the open pro suggestion, and will explore. I'm more focused on dependability, and ride than I am weight. Any other suggestion would also be appreciated. I have nothing against campy, my bikes have always had Shimano, and it's what I know. The thought was to keep it simple, and not introduce a new system. Really appreciate the feedback.
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11-15-2014, 07:30 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9EERSlBKkI
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11-15-2014, 07:30 PM
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no worries...it aint a manufacture debate...all tongue in cheek bud...but yeah, look at anyhow, open pros...there are other good sets out there but alot of those around...you can get a good used set with dura hubs, and the ultegra hubs are great as well, for 250 or so if you look...and the cliche about being "bombproof" I think was invented for open pros...good, cool, solid wheelsets in my opinon... Last edited by cash05458; 11-15-2014 at 07:32 PM.
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11-15-2014, 07:33 PM
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Jay-pal, let's start all over... You been here for a while, you understand the great variety of opinions.
If you already have shimano 9-speed stuff in your possession and a set of quality wheels that that you like, just go ahead and use them. I still uses ultegra 9 speed on my main ride, absolutely nothing wrong with it, performs flawlessly every time I get on the bike, and it's not slowing me down a bit. Just make sure you take the time to dial in your position... If not, regardless of whether is an ottrott or campy, everything will come to naught. You won't enjoy your new ride...not for very long, I can guarantee you that, it will end up on the Classified eventually. That is all.
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