Q. 07' Scattante R-660:
WEIGHT: 18.4 lb. (57cm)
FRAME: XRL7005 series double-butted aluminum, SL carbon seatstays
FORK: SL _carbon w/ aluminum steerer
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed STI shift/brake levers and rear derailleur, 105 front derailleur; Truvativ Rouleur crank; Tektro R570 brakes; Forte Titan wheels, Precision aluminum bar, stem, carbon seatpost and saddle; Kenda Forte ro DC tires.
URL: http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6610,s-1-2-15849-1,00.html
07' Scattante CFR Comp Carbon Road Bike:
FRAME: SL6 carbon monocoque
FORK: SL3 carbon w/ alloy steerer
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano 105 STI 10-speed shifters, cassette (12-25), Ultegra rear derailleur, FSA SL-K carbon compact crankset (50/34).
URL: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23648&subcategory_ID=3040
The weight is about the same-- maybe the carbon is 1lb lighter... Also, bikes are an additional 20% off the sale price.
Thank you!
WEIGHT: 18.4 lb. (57cm)
FRAME: XRL7005 series double-butted aluminum, SL carbon seatstays
FORK: SL _carbon w/ aluminum steerer
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed STI shift/brake levers and rear derailleur, 105 front derailleur; Truvativ Rouleur crank; Tektro R570 brakes; Forte Titan wheels, Precision aluminum bar, stem, carbon seatpost and saddle; Kenda Forte ro DC tires.
URL: http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6610,s-1-2-15849-1,00.html
07' Scattante CFR Comp Carbon Road Bike:
FRAME: SL6 carbon monocoque
FORK: SL3 carbon w/ alloy steerer
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano 105 STI 10-speed shifters, cassette (12-25), Ultegra rear derailleur, FSA SL-K carbon compact crankset (50/34).
URL: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23648&subcategory_ID=3040
The weight is about the same-- maybe the carbon is 1lb lighter... Also, bikes are an additional 20% off the sale price.
Thank you!
Answer
Scattante is a brand Performance acquired when they purchased another bicycle retailer. (Maybe Supergo, but I don't really remember.) Like many other companies, Performance has these private label bike frames made in Asia. I've taken a gander at a number of these frames when wandering through my local Performance Shop and they look OK.
Component wise, they both have a pretty typical mix of stuff that will be found on most bikes at this price level. With more Ultegra stuff, I'd be somewhat tempted by the R660. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with 105 components, but Ultegra is a bit lighter and smoother.
Honestly though, I'd forget about the components and focus on the ride quality. Get the shop to fit you, then take each one for an hour or so ride. Buy the one that feels best to you. Don't buy after a 10 minute ride in the parking lot. That simply won't turn up issues with fit and comfort.
I love Performance and have spent thousands of dollars in their shop and online. The local manager is a buddy and I know most of their mechanics by name. I have never been impressed with their bicycle sales people, though, and have never bought a bike there. I strongly recommend you ride some comparably priced bikes at other shops. I'd try out theTrek, Cannondale, Specialized and Giant in roughly the same price range. You may find you love a Scattante, or you may find another bike that is just perfect for you.
Hope this helps.
Scattante is a brand Performance acquired when they purchased another bicycle retailer. (Maybe Supergo, but I don't really remember.) Like many other companies, Performance has these private label bike frames made in Asia. I've taken a gander at a number of these frames when wandering through my local Performance Shop and they look OK.
Component wise, they both have a pretty typical mix of stuff that will be found on most bikes at this price level. With more Ultegra stuff, I'd be somewhat tempted by the R660. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with 105 components, but Ultegra is a bit lighter and smoother.
Honestly though, I'd forget about the components and focus on the ride quality. Get the shop to fit you, then take each one for an hour or so ride. Buy the one that feels best to you. Don't buy after a 10 minute ride in the parking lot. That simply won't turn up issues with fit and comfort.
I love Performance and have spent thousands of dollars in their shop and online. The local manager is a buddy and I know most of their mechanics by name. I have never been impressed with their bicycle sales people, though, and have never bought a bike there. I strongly recommend you ride some comparably priced bikes at other shops. I'd try out theTrek, Cannondale, Specialized and Giant in roughly the same price range. You may find you love a Scattante, or you may find another bike that is just perfect for you.
Hope this helps.
looking for a good hybrid and amoutain and a road bike. i live in dc area. used or new one , each less $600?
dcman007
i start to have fun by riding a bike. I have an old moutain bike , no suspention , a marin kendfield no suspention . but i am considering to buy a better hybrid with shocks and a good road bike , each cost less 600 dollars. is it a good idea to buy direct. any brand or bike suggestion. it is for off work fun and week end road trip around washington dc area. (twenty miles less each trip).
Answer
Don't listen to the dopes on suspension. If you ride at all on trails, suspension takes out a lot of vibrations and makes it a lot easier on your hands. Rear suspension probably isn't necessary unless you're doing a lot of singletracking, but absolutely get front suspension. If you go hardtail, there are suspension seatposts available for comfort purposes.
If you're also going to get a road bike, I would go with a mountain bike rather than a hybrid. Personally, I think hybrids are a bad compromise that aren't especially good for anything.
Try performancebike.com for a good selection of both. Even if you go to a local bike shop to buy (recommended), the website will give you a good idea of what you can get for the money.
Don't listen to the dopes on suspension. If you ride at all on trails, suspension takes out a lot of vibrations and makes it a lot easier on your hands. Rear suspension probably isn't necessary unless you're doing a lot of singletracking, but absolutely get front suspension. If you go hardtail, there are suspension seatposts available for comfort purposes.
If you're also going to get a road bike, I would go with a mountain bike rather than a hybrid. Personally, I think hybrids are a bad compromise that aren't especially good for anything.
Try performancebike.com for a good selection of both. Even if you go to a local bike shop to buy (recommended), the website will give you a good idea of what you can get for the money.
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