Serotta Ottrott Vs modern frame?

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Sumo in reply to @ekallus

Frame design and materials is only part of the puzzle. For one material technology has only got better with time, e.g. a modern aluminium frame is significantly better than a late 90s aluminium frame. Also things like internal headsets, tapered head tubes, modern bb standards, etc all add up to a bike with is stiff where needed, more compliant where needed and all those stereotypes. Not to mention the modern parts which fit those modern frames.

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ekallus in reply to @Sumo

I hear what you're saying. However, I'm firmly of the view that the two most critical factors that influence the way that a bike rides and handles are frame geometry and choice of frame materials. Those two, beyond anything else, have the most significant bearing on how a bike performs.