Description
- Frame: Serotta Fierte Titanium with a few chips on the paint (See Pictures). The Frame has been cleaned, polished, and coated with ceramic by Lithium Auto Care products.
- Fork: Kestrel EMS Pro OS, Carbon Fiber
- Tire Clearance: Up to 25c tire. Possibly 28c, depending on tire brand and wheel/rim diameter.
- Front Derailleur: 31.8 clamp size
- BB shell: 68mm Shell, clean threads
- Headset: 1 1/8 Cane Creek S2
- Stem: Profile Design 1 1/8 with 26.6 Clamp 80mm
- Bars: Salsa Moto Ace Short and Shallow 26.6 44cm
- Seat Post size: 27.2
Inventory number: 09400
Industry Description:
The Serotta Fierte Titanium Road Bike is a highly respected, classic American-made bicycle that holds a unique and influential place in modern cycling history.
Industry Information
- Brand Heritage and Prestige: Serotta, founded by Ben Serotta, was one of the most respected and innovative custom bicycle builders in the United States. They were renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship, particularly in steel and titanium, as well as their profound commitment to bike fitting and personalized engineering.
- Pioneering “Endurance Geometry”: The Fierte, introduced in the early 2000s (around 2001/2002), is credited with pioneering what is now known as Endurance Road Geometry. Serotta drew on common characteristics from their custom-fitted bikes—namely, a slightly taller head tube (known as the “high front” design) and a more relaxed geometry—and applied them to a stock frame concept. This design made the bike more comfortable and suitable for long rides, as well as a broader range of riders who were not professional racers, a concept later popularized by models like the Specialized Roubaix.
- Material and Ride Quality: The Fierte Titanium (Fierte Ti) frame is highly valued for its material properties:
- Titanium provides an exceptional ride quality—smooth, compliant, communicative, and lively—due to the material’s natural vibration damping and resilience. Titanium is also lightweight and virtually impervious to corrosion, giving the frame a “forever bike” durability.
- Construction: Serotta was known for its “Colorado Concept” tubing, which involved butting, tapering, and shaping the titanium tubes to enhance stiffness in certain areas (like the bottom bracket for power transfer) while maintaining comfort.
- Market Position (Past and Present):
- Past: It was positioned as a premium, high-end frame, often costing thousands of dollars. It was the entry point to the Serotta titanium line, although it was still considered a dream bike for many.
- Present: Following Serotta’s closure in 2013 and subsequent re-emergence, the Fierte Ti is strictly an aftermarket/vintage component. It is highly sought after by collectors, restorers, and riders who want a premium, U.S.-made titanium frame with a classic aesthetic and comfortable geometry.
I’ve included links (eBay Affiliate and Others) to help you find the right parts for this frame, whether you’re replacing existing components (OEM) or building a custom bike from scratch.
- Frame: Serotta Fierte Titanium
- Fork: Kestrel EMS Pro OS, Carbon Fiber
- Wheelset: Trek Bontrager Wheelset 700c
- Tires: Tires 700x25c (New)
- Crankset: (Double) Shimano Ultegra 53/39 teeth 172.5mm FC-6600 (Triple) Shimano Ultegra 53/39/30 teeth 172.5mm FC-6600/6603
- Pedals: New Platform
- Shifter: (Double) Shimano Ultegra 6600 STI Dual Control ST-6600 (Triple) Shimano Ultegra 6600 STI Dual Control ST-6600/6603
- Front: (Double) Shimano Ultegra, Braze-On FD-6600 (Triple) Shimano Ultegra, Braze-On FD-6603
- Rear Derailleur: (Double) Shimano Dura-Ace, RD-7800 Short Cage (Triple) Shimano Dura-Ace, RD-7800 Long Cage
- Brake Set: Shimano CS-6600 12-25, 10 speed
- Handlebars: Trek Bontrager Drop Bars (General) Drop Bars 31.8
- Stem: Trek Bontrager Road Stems (General) 31.8 stem
- Tape: Sram Black Tape
- Cables and Housing: Jagwire/Shimano/SRAM
Disclaimer
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- A) Seat Tube: 53cm Center to Top Tube
- B) Effective Seat Tube: 56cm
- C) Effective Top Tube: 54cm
- D) Top Tube: 53cm
- E) Wheel Base: 97.5cm
- F) Standover Height to Top Tube: N/A
- G) Head Tube: 16.5cm
- H) Reach: N/A
- I) Stack: N/A
A little about the seller: I’ve been in the cycling industry for more than 30 years (I know, that makes me old!). I’ve been a professional bicycle mechanic for most of those years, including working locally at Lee’s Cyclery before they became Trek Stores. Now I work from home as a Customer Success Manager for a software team. But I still love fixing up and working on bikes, and riding them too! Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. No warranties or refunds are provided. The bikes are sold as-is. But It includes follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days if sold locally.
Shipping information: I ship UPS Ground, and the bike is disassembled. It will be packed very well, but if you see any damage to the box or bike, keep the box and packing material, plus take pictures. I do insure all bikes that are shipped and require a signature. In addition, if shipped out of Colorado, there is no Sales Tax. Colorado customers, try to buy Local. Info below:
For Local Purchases Only:
If you’re local to Loveland, Colorado, it is highly recommended to come to check it out in person.
Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. The bikes are sold as-is. No warranties or refunds, provided. But it INCLUDES follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days.
