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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

1829.0. "Serotta coming to Worcester" by BOOKS::MULDOON (I'll be right back - Godot) Wed Jan 23 1991 10:15

    
           I stopped by the local shop this weekend and learned 
       that Ben Serotta is supposed to be making an appearance
       in Worcester (MA., USA) in May. He'll be at Fritz's on
       West Boylston St. (Rt. 12) to promote his frames. I don't
       recall the exact date, but I'm pretty sure it was the 
       first week of the month. I'll get details later today
       after the shop opens. I believe he's bringing bikes for 
       test rides with him.
    
                                                   Steve
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1829.1 Serotta visitUSMRM5::MREIDFri Jan 25 1991 13:2415
    Ben was a guest speaker at a Minuteman Road Club (Frank's Spoke 'N Wheel)
    meeting a couple years back; it was GREAT!  He talked in great detail
    about his frames and the history and manufacture of them; his talk
    included a slide show of his factory, and experiences w/ 7-11.
    
    Subsequent to his visit, MANY riders/racers in our club have purchased
    Serotta's (esp the Colorado).  The information presented convinced a
    lot of us that his frames were of superior quality; test riding REALLY
    convinced us.
    
    If anyone is thinking about purchasing a pro bike in the future, then
    don't miss this opportunity to talk with Ben.
    
    Mark
1829.2The Can-Am ConnectionMARKS::FREREEllas Danzan SolasFri Jan 25 1991 17:117
    Yea, Serottas are nice bikes.  I was talking to Giuseppe Marinoni a few
    months ago while in Montreal and he mentioned that Serotta was looking
    to improve on his frames.  To do that, he was hoping to spend some time
    under the tutelage of Marinoni.  I don't think that it ever happened
    but Marinoni still does some chroming for Serotta.
    
    Eric
1829.3May 3rdBOOKS::MULDOONI'll be right back - GodotMon Jan 28 1991 09:1319
    
         Ok, now the bad news...
    
         The date is May 3rd which turns out to be a Friday. 
     I don't have the hours that he'll be there, but Fritz's
     is normally only open 'til 6:00 on Fridays. I guess you
     should probably call the shop for further details. (853-1799)
    
         If you've never seen one of Serotta's frames, one of 
     my riding partners leaves his at the shop for display. It's
     the black and *pink* Nova on the roof rack display. (Ok, so
     Serotta calls it something other than pink, but whenever I
     see Jack I assure him that it's *pink*)   8^)
    
           
                                            Steve (who is slightly
                                                   envious no matter
                                                   what color it is)
1829.4Real Men Ride PinkASABET::SLOANThu Jan 31 1991 13:326
    Hey Steve,
    
    I'm telling.
    
    Cathy
1829.5Ben Coming to Framingham,MAUSMRM5::MREIDMon Mar 25 1991 14:3218
    Ben Serotta himself will be holding his "SEROTTA Mobile Pro" technical
    cycling clinic in FRAMINGHAM,MA  at Frank's Spoke 'N Wheel on Rt. 9.
    
	  When: Saturday April 6, 1991 @ 1:30pm
         Where: Frank's Spoke 'N Wheel
    	        Rt. 9 - eastbound side
    	        Framingham,MA
    Directions: Call (508)872-8590 (Frank's Spoke 'N Wheel).
    
    Ben will be bringing bikes to test ride, in addition to a slide show,
    bike fit, and free discussion.
    
    Also visiting at the same time: a rep from SHIMANO with a full size run
    on the new SHIMANO SPD mountain bike clipless pedals & shoes.
    
    DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
    
    Mark