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10-24-09, 12:41 PM
On 09-04-09 I purchased at Performance Bike Tustin, CA:
• Scattante R-560,
• Aluminum frame with carbon fork
• Shimano 105 drive train
• FSA Gossamer triple cranks
• Forté Precision aluminum handlebar, seat post and stem Dual pivot calipers
• Continental Ultra Gatorskin Folding Road Tire - BEAD: Kevlar – Folding, MAX. PSI: 120, SIZE(S): 700c x 23, TPI: 170, WEIGHT: 230g
• Alex ALX270 wheelset
I weighed in at 323lbs, 6'3" on 09/04 and I will be 54 12/25. I was a Type II Diabetic with high blood pressure. Of course I bought the bike to raise the bar for a more intensive training program. I thought I heard all of the diet plans from Atkins to the Zone to gastric by-pass to the lap band. I observed many dieters’, and I was happy for their gains, but I knew I could not go their route.
For six weeks I have rode to and from work, which averages from 13-14 mile round trip depending on which way I go. October 14th, I decided to extend my ride an extra 8 miles in the evening and after the first full week of riding 100 miles, I must admit I'm tired. LOL. I currently have more than 570 miles, in 7 weeks, on my Scattante R-560 and I'm impressed by the bike. I now weigh 308lbs. I’ve lost inches plus fat and I have gained muscle.
The Scattante came with Forté Pro DC tires and I changed them out with the Continentals, (Recommendations of other avid cyclist) because I was getting a lot of flats. Well, within the first two weeks of putting the Continentals on I had four flats. Okay, but this is why I got the flats. I inflated the tire to its maximum 120PSI. After inflating the tires to 110PSI I have not had a flat in over 230 miles.
Because of my size, I'm equally impressed with the ALX270 wheelset. The front wheel has 20 spokes and the rear 24 spokes. I would have thought they would have broken down by now, under my weight.
For a mid-range price bike the Scattante R-560 handles really well. I almost bought a Bianchi 58cm with a steel frame and from what I've read the steel frame is somewhat flexible and I believe, because of my size, I need a stiff or rigid frame. I've ridden road bikes all of my life (when I was 205lbs) and I'm impressed with this bike.
I will add, when I first walked into the Performance Bike shop in Tustin, CA, they were a little stand offish, but as I warmed up to them they were ready to share their experience. I love the credit program they offer to Performance members, lifetime free adjustments and returns are a breeze.
• Scattante R-560,
• Aluminum frame with carbon fork
• Shimano 105 drive train
• FSA Gossamer triple cranks
• Forté Precision aluminum handlebar, seat post and stem Dual pivot calipers
• Continental Ultra Gatorskin Folding Road Tire - BEAD: Kevlar – Folding, MAX. PSI: 120, SIZE(S): 700c x 23, TPI: 170, WEIGHT: 230g
• Alex ALX270 wheelset
I weighed in at 323lbs, 6'3" on 09/04 and I will be 54 12/25. I was a Type II Diabetic with high blood pressure. Of course I bought the bike to raise the bar for a more intensive training program. I thought I heard all of the diet plans from Atkins to the Zone to gastric by-pass to the lap band. I observed many dieters’, and I was happy for their gains, but I knew I could not go their route.
For six weeks I have rode to and from work, which averages from 13-14 mile round trip depending on which way I go. October 14th, I decided to extend my ride an extra 8 miles in the evening and after the first full week of riding 100 miles, I must admit I'm tired. LOL. I currently have more than 570 miles, in 7 weeks, on my Scattante R-560 and I'm impressed by the bike. I now weigh 308lbs. I’ve lost inches plus fat and I have gained muscle.
The Scattante came with Forté Pro DC tires and I changed them out with the Continentals, (Recommendations of other avid cyclist) because I was getting a lot of flats. Well, within the first two weeks of putting the Continentals on I had four flats. Okay, but this is why I got the flats. I inflated the tire to its maximum 120PSI. After inflating the tires to 110PSI I have not had a flat in over 230 miles.
Because of my size, I'm equally impressed with the ALX270 wheelset. The front wheel has 20 spokes and the rear 24 spokes. I would have thought they would have broken down by now, under my weight.
For a mid-range price bike the Scattante R-560 handles really well. I almost bought a Bianchi 58cm with a steel frame and from what I've read the steel frame is somewhat flexible and I believe, because of my size, I need a stiff or rigid frame. I've ridden road bikes all of my life (when I was 205lbs) and I'm impressed with this bike.
I will add, when I first walked into the Performance Bike shop in Tustin, CA, they were a little stand offish, but as I warmed up to them they were ready to share their experience. I love the credit program they offer to Performance members, lifetime free adjustments and returns are a breeze.