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#1
10-03-2006, 10:15 AM
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Ride Report-Coeur d'Acier
As requested in an earlier post here is a ride report. Last night after work I took the Coeur d'Acier out on my 12 mile rolling hill (with one big hill) "time trial" loop. Didn't have the computer installed yet so I just timed the ride. Bear in mind I'm a 60 year old fat guy so consider the following is just me. Finished a minute faster than my best time last week which translates into a 17.9 mph vs 17.3 on my aluminum GT.
Climbing was so much better on the Serotta. I was shocked that the steel frame would climb better than the huge tubed GT. I don't think I have ever been on a bike that climbed like this; felt almost young again! Over all the ride quality (responsiveness and smoothness) is exceptional. The Chorus group is also far superior to the Ultegra on the GT. I have to say I have never ridden a bike as good as this. Now I just need to get my body back in shape to really appreciate what I have. Sorry no pics yet. I can't seem to get the forum system to accept my files. They say it is too large and I am not technically proficient enough to make them smaller............did I say I was old? 
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#2
10-03-2006, 10:33 AM
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Try this for sizing pics: http://www.imageresizer.com/ It's a freeware program that's quite easy to use.
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#3
10-03-2006, 01:52 PM
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Did you get the steel stays or carbon stays?
on your Coeurd'Acier?? The chorus group you have is it 2006 or 2007 group? Thanks
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#4
10-03-2006, 01:57 PM
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Steel is real, baby!
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10-03-2006, 03:14 PM
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Carbon stays. I bought the bike used - I think it is 2004 or 2005 group. One thing I forgot to mention is the stability. My GT always seemed "Twitchy" to me. I was never comfortable descending all out or even standing up to pedal. Not so on the Serotta. It feels almost glued to the road - very stable and confidence inspiring.
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