Comments on: Sette Razzo

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:09:16 +0000

From what I understand, facing the BB and headtube is pretty standard if you’re buying a frame from an oversees manufacturer. Smaller boutiques may go the extra mile though.
I’m with you on the top mounted stops. It cuts down on standover room just a smidge. Some manufacturers like to run them there to make it more comfortable for portaging.
Carbon 26″ is sick.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:48:58 +0000

After two rides I have a couple comments. The BB MUST be faced. The frame comes with a fresh BB, never faced so it has all of the artifacts left over. So, one would indeed face the head tube as well. I didn’t face my BB but knew I needed too and will as soon as I can. Top mounted cables are stupid. Rear brake, ok, but not all of them. Disc brakes are overated for a XC bike. Too much weight with little added benefit. Doesn’t climb nearly as well as a 26er. I NEED to adjust my fork travel and figure out HOW to get air into it. So far the 29er Reba SL is impossible to get air into. What happened to using a needle? I guess it worked so they decided to get rid of that proven technology. Overall, the frame is worth the price. Did you see the carbon 26er? OMG!

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:26:50 +0000

Glad you like it! For the $ I put in it, I’m very happy. Let’s see if it breaks? I’ve broken two Cannondale frames in the past and I’m not a fan of aluminum bikes at all. I’ve been wondering the weight myself. I purchased the 29er build kit along with the frame and last years Reba 29er SL (which I find difficult to get air into) A few months ago I test rode a Salsa Big Momma that weighed 31 lbs and it felt like a pig on climbs but like butter downhill. This one climbed much better, as all hardtails do, and performed just exactly as I wanted downhill with large rocks, downed trees, etc. typical Virgina trail. It does weigh more then my 22 lb Breezer but the benefits of the 29 inch wheels far out weigh the difference in weight. I’ll take it to the LBS and weigh it when I get a chance. I’m working 60 hours a week right now.

Peace.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:51:13 +0000

very nice. You got a weight on it fully built up?

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:31:02 +0000

Oh, forgot to add that the front derailleur clamp covers the bottom water bottle cage bolt hole. I’m going to have to find a different type of clamp type to mount my bottles. I’m an old guy and don’t like carrying anything on my back, let the bike do the work.

Click on my name for a pic.

Randy

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:27:22 +0000

Got the build done last week and rode over the weekend. See URL for a pic. I’m 6’1 and got the 18″. Probably could’ve gone with the 20 but my boys already touch the top tube with this one when standing over it. I like one size smaller frames then I’m suppose to ride anyway, I just like the way it feels better. Bike road great, I’m very satisfied with it. For $200 you can’t beat the price for the frame.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:19:26 +0000

Wow. Even better. I took it out to Marshall Canyon this past weekend for a couple hours of riding. Loving it as a SS.

Randy: please link to some pictures when you get it built up. Thanks!

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:11:14 +0000

The frame is now $199.98. I get mine tomorrow. I’ll build it Wednesday and ride it Thursday.

By: Randy

Randy — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:44:14 +0000

Cool, I ordered the 18″. I measured my 19″ Breezer Lightning and the stand over height and top tube length were the same as the Razzo so I pulled the trigger. I don’t like the top tube touching the nads! I have always liked riding a frame a size smaller then what bike shops recommended. Sure hope it fits good.