mossi
03-25-04, 02:34 PM
comments are welcomed.
cna you consider equal option?
cna you consider equal option?
Road Cycling - Scattante 2003 CFR Carbon - good? bad?
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kewlrunningz
03-25-04, 02:50 PM
Neither.
AWSOME!
I have the R-650 and these bikes are arguable the best deal around.
AWSOME!
I have the R-650 and these bikes are arguable the best deal around.
boyRacer
03-25-04, 02:53 PM
Has good reviews at roadbikereview.com (http://www.roadbikereview.com/2003+Road+Bike/Scattante+CFR+Carbon+Road+-+Ultegra/PRD_139500_4338crx.aspx).
Unless you're some sort of badge snob who can't sleep at night because your bike isnt a brand name... the people I know who bought one last year have no complaints.
Sandico posted that their frames are made by EPX bikes (http://www.epxbikes.com/). :)
Unless you're some sort of badge snob who can't sleep at night because your bike isnt a brand name... the people I know who bought one last year have no complaints.
Sandico posted that their frames are made by EPX bikes (http://www.epxbikes.com/). :)
TriDevil
03-25-04, 05:08 PM
I have that bike and have not had a problem with it. The ride is so smooth compared to aluminum. The frame is a decent weight and the ultegra components are fantastic. Unless you want to pay another 1000$ for a brand name give the CFR plenty of consideration.
From RoadbikeRiders newsletter
Dear Jim: Last week I read your opinion about the
longevity of aluminum frames. My question concerns
carbon fiber.
Two years ago, I purchased a Supergo road bike with a
carbon frame called EPX. With Shimano 105, the bike was
priced at $950. At the time, similar bikes were selling
for up to $2,000. The frame has beautiful oversized tubing,
an integrated headset and a killer canary-yellow finish.
The problem is that no one I know has ever heard of EPX
frames. Some are skeptical, implying that I should have
gone with Trek or some other "more reliable" brand. But
those were priced way beyond my pocketbook.
I've very pleased with my bike, but the question of
frame longevity now has me wondering if I made a smart
purchase. I know my bike is yellow, but did I buy a
lemon? -- George S.
Jim Langley Replies: Supergo, like Bike Nashbar, is
owned by Performance, the mailorder giant.
Supergo has a long history of finding excellent bicycle
values and under-pricing the brand names. The bikes it
imports have proven to be very competitive in this regard.
When I was technical editor at Bicycling, we were
constantly amazed at the bikes Supergo put together.
Its ability to match the specs of brand-name models but
at a significantly lower cost, often made a Supergo the
"best buy" at a given price point. Which didn't make
the big companies very happy.
So, although I'm another guy who isn't familiar with
your EXP frame -- except for some positive reviews I've
read online -- I would expect it to hold up fine. If you're
enjoying the fit and ride, don't think twice until something
unhappy happens to the bike or you're simply ready for
a new one.
Keep in mind that factories worldwide are making
amazing things with carbon, so in my opinion there's
every reason to believe that your EPX was built with
the latest techniques and material.
You might be reassured to know that EPX bicycles are
sold worldwide. You can find out more about the company
and its expertise with carbon at www.epxbikes.com
Relax and enjoy your ride. In fact, it should be kind of
fun having an exotic-looking frame that most people
don't know about. For those who ask, you could make
up a tall tale about a secret factory in the Italian Alps
you discovered on vacation!
From RoadbikeRiders newsletter
Dear Jim: Last week I read your opinion about the
longevity of aluminum frames. My question concerns
carbon fiber.
Two years ago, I purchased a Supergo road bike with a
carbon frame called EPX. With Shimano 105, the bike was
priced at $950. At the time, similar bikes were selling
for up to $2,000. The frame has beautiful oversized tubing,
an integrated headset and a killer canary-yellow finish.
The problem is that no one I know has ever heard of EPX
frames. Some are skeptical, implying that I should have
gone with Trek or some other "more reliable" brand. But
those were priced way beyond my pocketbook.
I've very pleased with my bike, but the question of
frame longevity now has me wondering if I made a smart
purchase. I know my bike is yellow, but did I buy a
lemon? -- George S.
Jim Langley Replies: Supergo, like Bike Nashbar, is
owned by Performance, the mailorder giant.
Supergo has a long history of finding excellent bicycle
values and under-pricing the brand names. The bikes it
imports have proven to be very competitive in this regard.
When I was technical editor at Bicycling, we were
constantly amazed at the bikes Supergo put together.
Its ability to match the specs of brand-name models but
at a significantly lower cost, often made a Supergo the
"best buy" at a given price point. Which didn't make
the big companies very happy.
So, although I'm another guy who isn't familiar with
your EXP frame -- except for some positive reviews I've
read online -- I would expect it to hold up fine. If you're
enjoying the fit and ride, don't think twice until something
unhappy happens to the bike or you're simply ready for
a new one.
Keep in mind that factories worldwide are making
amazing things with carbon, so in my opinion there's
every reason to believe that your EPX was built with
the latest techniques and material.
You might be reassured to know that EPX bicycles are
sold worldwide. You can find out more about the company
and its expertise with carbon at www.epxbikes.com
Relax and enjoy your ride. In fact, it should be kind of
fun having an exotic-looking frame that most people
don't know about. For those who ask, you could make
up a tall tale about a secret factory in the Italian Alps
you discovered on vacation!
travis200
03-25-04, 05:12 PM
I know a couple people with that bike and they have no complaints plus the price is right!
Avalanche325
03-25-04, 05:12 PM
I gave one some serious thought. Lots of bike for the money. I just didn't fit right on the 56 or the 59. Damn.
I am in Ca. (close to SuperGo) so I have seen several and asked the owners what they thought. There were no complaints.
And, yes. Same frame as EPX.
I am in Ca. (close to SuperGo) so I have seen several and asked the owners what they thought. There were no complaints.
And, yes. Same frame as EPX.