Sette Serum ISM 10 Speed XTR Mountain Bike Item # 13084
*15-day Trial Offer* Sette is so confident that you will be amazed on how your new bike rides that they are willing to stand behind your purchase with a 15-day trial offer. Take the bike out of the box, build it, ride it and if you are not completely satisfied Price Point (Sette Authorized online Retailer) will refund your complete purchase price including shipping GUARANTEED! More Details.


Sette Serum ISM 10 Speed XTR Mountain Bike

Sette's top of the line just got a little higher. The envelope pushing 3K High Modulus Serum ISM frame is now a showcase for Shimano's next generation XTR groupset. Every part that can be XTR is XTR. There are no short cuts when it comes to component spec.

Shimano's latest XTR line up is nothing short of game changing. Once your eyes adjust to the high polished shine that harkens back to the original XTR group, you'll see that every component has been completely redesigned. The most significant change is bumping up the drive train from 9 to 10 speeds. This just wasn't a case of squeezing an extra cog onto a cassette. Shimano completely re-engineered the philosophy behind shifting with Dyna-Sys technology. Shifts have never been faster and more precise and the truly expansive gear range has never been more useable.

An equally top shelf assortment of components rounds out the mix, an FSA cockpit and a Fox 32 F-100 RLC FIT fork take care of business up front and Kenda Kosmic Lite tires keep this featherweight speed machine firmly anchored to the ground.

In a 19" size with an uncut seat mast our digital scale displays a fighting weight of 19.84lbs

Ideally, if you're considering the Serum ISM you're the type of rider who can rattle off your seat height quicker than your phone number. If you're not, it's not a problem but it makes this next part much more important.

Trimming the seat mast to size is a pretty straightforward process and everything you need is included down to the carbon fiber friendly hacksaw but we can't stress enough the importance of the old adage "measure twice and cut once."

The Serum's mast cap provides up to 15mm of adjustment. This is plenty of room to account for future changes in equipment that can affect your seat height such as pedals, shoes and saddles.



If you're at all unsure about your "proper seat height" we highly recommend getting a professional fitting before setting up the Serum ISM. When you're making an investment in professional level equipment it only makes sense to invest yourself as well.

*Price Point will not accept any returns on Serum ISMs that have had their seat mast cut for any reason

Customer Reviews

"The new Sette Serum bikes are awesome. They have improved the spec compared to Phantom hardtail they had in the past. It was light, but to work well you had to change out most of the components. The new Serum is built with a solid Shimano platform as well as a FOX fork...I'd suggest before you spend a dollar on another brand to seriously look at purchasing a Sette Serum bike..."
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Frame
3k Matte Finish
Size(s)
15, 17, 19 and 21 Inches
Fork
Fox Racing Fork 32 F100 RLC Fit
Shifters
Shimano XTR M980 10 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR M981
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR M980 10 speed
Shifter Cable/Housing
Shimano XTR
Brake Levers
Shimano M985 Race
Front Brake
Shimano M985 Race, 160mm Rotor SM-RT98
Rear Brake
Shimano M985 Race, 160mm Rotor SM-RT98
Brake Cable/Housing
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano XTR M980 Triple 42-32-24T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano XTR
Cassette
Shimano XTR M980 Triple 42-32-24T 175mm
Chain
Shimano XTR M980 10 speed
Headset
FSA Orbit Z Deep Cup Black
Handlebar
FSA K Force- Flat 600 3K Carbon
Grips/Tape
Sette Type S-Lock On, White w/Silver Locking Caps
Stem
FSA SL-K 31.8 Clamp
Saddle
SDG Fly CRL, White w/Gray Sides
Seatpost
Integrated Seat Mast
Wheelset
Shimano XTR M985 XC Tubeless
Pedals Not Included
Front Tire
Kenda Kozmik Lite II 26x2.0 L3R PRO
Rear Tire
Kenda Kozmik Lite II 26x2.0 L3R PRO
Color(s)
Black/Silver
Warranty
5 Years
Weight
19.84 lbs (19" Frame - Large)

A Size 17 inch 19 inch 21 inch
A1 Seat Tube (c-c)* 380 430 460
B Top Tube 590 605 630
C Front Center 644 659.8 686
D Head Tube 100mm 120mm 150mm
E Stand Over Height 27.95"/71.0cm 29.52"/75.0cm 31.3"/79.5cm
I Head Tube Angle 70.75 70.75 70.75
J Seat Tube Angle 73 73 73
K Chainstay Length 16.54"/42cm 16.54"/42cm 16.54"/42cm
L Wheelbase 41.81"/106.2cm 42.4"/107.7cm 43.46"/110.4cm
Bottom Bracket Height 12"/30.5cm 12"/30.5cm 12"/30.5cm
Bottom Bracket Width 68mm 68mm 68mm
Bottom Bracket Thread English English English
Seat Post Diameter 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter 34.9mm 34.9mm 34.9mm
Front Derailleur Clamp Diameter 34.9mm 34.9mm 34.9mm
Maximum Tire Width 2.3" 2.3" 2.3"

*Center to center

Does this bike come pre-assembled?
The Sette Serum ISM XTR 30 Speed Bike comes 95% assembled. The final steps to complete your bike are mounting the handlebars, pedals and front wheel and installing the seat and seatpost. The shifting and brakes are pre-assembled but will most likely require some fine tuning. Although you home mechanics may love the idea of putting your own bike together, to be covered under the manufacturer's warranty Sette USA requires that your bicycle be assembled by a qualified, professional bicycle mechanic.

What tools will be needed to assemble my bike?
Here are the tools required for the assembly of your bicycle:

  • 2, 3, 4, and 5mm Hex (allen) Wrenches
  • Pedal Wrench (15mm)

    For adjustments and routine maintenance, it will also be handy to have the following:

  • 8mm Hex (Allen) Wrench
  • Philips Head Screwdriver

    Besides the included general manual there are also comprehensive instructional guides for every component found on your bicycle. These are filled with valuable information and we strongly suggest that you hang on to these for future reference.

    Will this bike need a follow up tune-up? And when?
    Yes, this bike will need a follow up tune up. After the initial assembly and fine tuning of your bike, it will be necessary to perform routine follow up maintenance. Depending on how often you ride and the intensity of the terrain, we highly recommend that after a break-in period of approximately one month that you perform a thorough tune up. WE CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! This is the most important tune up that your bike will ever receive.

    Why? All bikes break-in, no matter how much they cost! Cables stretch, bolts loosen, spokes tension changes, brakes and derailleurs go out of adjustment; all normal behavior, especially when a bike is new. After performing that first tune up, everything tends to settle in and your bike will usually require less frequent adjustments. A timely tune up on a new bike will help you get many years of reliable performance.

    How do I get service for my bike?
    If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact Price Point. As an authorized Sette USA reseller, Price Point is prepared to answer any questions you may have. If you require routine maintenance and repair, Sette USA and Price Point recommend that you bring your bike to your local qualified, professional bicycle mechanic.

    What size bike do I need?
    Sette has provided a size chart to help determine what size bicycle you should purchase (see the tab above, under "Fit Guide").

    Some of the road bikes and frames feature what is known as a "compact" frame geometry. These do not necessarily follow traditional measurements and will feature a shorter seat tube and greater standover height. Using the fit guide and the effective top tube will give an accurate comparison to bikes with traditionally measured geometries.

    Indications that you may require an alternative size to what is recommended in the Fit Guide:

  • Limited range of motion - often, when someone has suffered an injury, or has certain physical limitations or development issues due to their personal medical history, it may result in limited ranges of motion.
  • If you fall at the extreme of either end of the Fit Guide's size spectrum (i.e. tall/short).
  • If you are confident that, proportionately speaking, you have very short/long torso or legs for your body height.

    In those cases, you may need to modify certain components on your bicycle. Contact Price Point and our staff of knowledgeable experts will be glad to assist you in achieving the perfect fit.

    Are there any specific torque values when assembling my carbon frame and bicycle?

    Yes, there are. When tightening any bolt on a carbon, or carbon clamped, part, a certain level of common sense is required. They only need to be tightened to the point of being firm, and to where the clamped part is being securely held. NO FURTHER! Over-tightening will potentially crush the carbon, damaging the part to the point where it should be replaced. DO NOT RIDE ANY CARBON PART THAT IS DAMAGED!

    If you own a torque wrench, use it! The guidelines below, measured in Newton Meters, will ensure years of reliable, safe performance from your carbon frames and parts.

    Seat Post Binder - 7-8N.m. The torque spec for the bolt itself is 12N.m but you risk breaking the seatpost and/or the frame seat tube if locking the clamp over 8N.m.

    Headset Cap - There is no standard measurement on top caps, just make sure to secure it enough to draw together all the parts in the steering area; fork, spacers, and stem so that there is no play in them. Typically this is 3-5N.m.

    Stem Handlebar Clamp - 6N.m if your stem has 5mm bolts.