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02-06-2007, 09:55 AM

On 6 Feb 2007 10:08:33 -0800, loublanco@gmail.com wrote:

>I'm considering purchasing a Serrota CDA. The dealer is quoting over
>$4900 for the Coeur d'Acier with carbon seat stays, standard paint
>with custom name option, Serotta F3, Ultegra 10sp Double Group,
>Easton Orion II wheels and eveything else needed to complete the
>package. I'm upgrading from a $800 Cannondale so I'm having a hard
>time accepting that you can put that much on top of an $1800 frame! If
>indeed this is what it takes to get a really good bike should I take
>the next step and move up to the La Corsa titanium frame?

I assume there was a reason you chose to drop $ 4900 on this bike, so
only you could decide whether or not to spend more. Of course, the
deciding factor should always be, buy the red one.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

02-06-2007, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Curtis L. Russell Posts: n/a	Re: Need advise on a Serotta purchase On 6 Feb 2007 10:08:33 -0800, loublanco@gmail.com wrote: >I'm considering purchasing a Serrota CDA. The dealer is quoting over >$4900 for the Coeur d'Acier with carbon seat stays, standard paint >with custom name option, Serotta F3, Ultegra 10sp Double Group, >Easton Orion II wheels and eveything else needed to complete the >package. I'm upgrading from a $800 Cannondale so I'm having a hard >time accepting that you can put that much on top of an $1800 frame! If >indeed this is what it takes to get a really good bike should I take >the next step and move up to the La Corsa titanium frame? I assume there was a reason you chose to drop $ 4900 on this bike, so only you could decide whether or not to spend more. Of course, the deciding factor should always be, buy the red one. Curtis L. Russell Odenton, MD (USA) Just someone on two wheels...