Unlike other manufacturers, the customisation does not end with the geometry, but also includes the tube sets, whose diameter and taper are adapted to customer requirements. With this emphasis on customisation to personal preferences, the Legend somewhat eludes generally accepted test standards. In terms of the measured values, the test frame is designed more for leisure riders than for sprinters or daredevil downhill riders - without the values being critical. In terms of craftsmanship, the frame is a joy. It is not so much the flawless weld seams that ennoble it, but rather details such as filigree dropouts, the externally turned head tube or the etched lettering on the seat tube - details that will make the hearts of enthusiasts beat faster. One of Serotta's specialities is partial paintwork, which is only decorative on the corrosion-resistant metal. Whether a titanium frame should be painted at all is a controversial issue among fans. However, if the paint application is as flawless as on the test bike, there is little to be said against it.
Reference/InfoSerotta D/A/CH, phone 0551/4882824, www.serotta.de
Complete wheel price: 7,300 euros
Price frame set: 4,399 euros
Weight: 7.3 kilos
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,483/428/99 g
Frame sizes**: 49 to 63, 2 cm each; 55
Seat/steering angle: 73°/72.5°
Seat/top/head tube: 557/568/162 mm
Wheelbase/ caster: 1,002/62 mm
Stack/Reach/STR***: 597/387 mm/1.54
Equipment
Fork: Serotta S3
Steering bearing: Chris King, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record (53/39 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Campagnolo Neutron Ultra/Michelin Pro3
Handlebar/stem: Deda Zero 100/Deda Zero 100
Saddle/post: Fizik Arione Carbon/Deda Drittissimo (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification; tested frame size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable.
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