MB fantom vs Scattante

[SSRI]

OkaY plan A didnt happen
Biddin on a redline conquest only to go into a bidding war with some zero feedback buyer so i had to let it go.
Plan B
220 for the fantom or 220ish for the scattante( with the current 15%off coupon)

I like the standard geometry on the fantom more. but the scattante seems okay.

any feedbacks on either frames?

another other frame recommendations in the 200 range?

any inputs welcome
thanks

[MJH2]

I'm about half way through building up the nashbar frame. So far, it looks decent.

Only drawback (to some) is the 135mm rear wheel spacing. I was able to have a rear built for a much more reasonable rate than I had originally anticipated.

[Compressed]

212.47 and free shipping with the 15% coupon for the Scattante that comes with fork, headset and seat post collar is a pretty ripping deal and I think hard to beat. I haven't found anything better yet...

[SaddleBags]

I was in the same boat a few weeks ago. I wanted to build up a primary commuter and pit bike for cheap. Both the MB and Scattante fit my budget. I ended up with the MB. My primary choice was Scattante because I like their graphics better but their "free ship to store" had it being delivered 3 weeks out. (Come to find out after talking with the local Performance manager that the date is an estimate and it'll usually get here in 2-3 business days when their regular shipments come it). The MB took 5 business days to arrive.
The MB rides fine. I have it built up with a combo ultegra/tiagra/truvativ parts. The frame/fork are solid and surprisingly rides smooth - but that can be from my ultegra/OP wheels on some Marathon Plus 32s that just soak up any road chatter.
I've only used it for commuting and have not had a chance to hit it offroad.

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