Road Cycling - Scattante bikes

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mbw234
09-06-04, 04:43 PM
I wanted to find some information about the Scattante bikes, but I could not find anything other than what some bike shops put up. Is there a website for the bikes, or somewhere I can see all their models, specs, prices and dealers?

Thanks

[EDIT] I found the site at supergo, so nevermind...


cslone
09-06-04, 04:45 PM
Supergo.com

Search for Scattante on here too, there is a bunch of info.

hlweyl
09-07-04, 09:11 AM
I'm copying this from an older thread I started called "what's the catch". I ended up buying the scattante cfr:
Well, I will give as much info about the scattante as I can. I only had about 100 miles on it before I went down. The price I got was $1350 which was the catalogue price and cheaper than their website. There was one very small scratch on the rear axle upon delivery. That didn't bother me. I assembled the bike myself as my local performance bike shop said 3 week wait for assembly.

It was SIMPLE to assemble! Anyone can do it. Just had to install front wheel, front brakes, seat/seat post, and handlebars/stem. It shifts like a dream right out of the box. Minor adjustment to the brakes and it stops great. I think I prefer the new weyless wheels compared to the old shimano 540 wheels that used to come with it. Those 540's just look too flimsy for someone 210 lbs!

I know from reading the many reviews on this bike http://www.roadbikereview.com/2003%...00_4338crx.aspx
that not many liked the seat. It now comes with a decent selle italia. I switched over my cushy seat from my old trek hybrid as that is what my butt is used to.

I chose the 56 cm based on my 32 inseam and that is what my LBS recommended. My only complaint is that it feels like I am leaning too far forward. I did flip the stem. I think most road riders would not be bothered by this but I have been riding a trek hybrid/comfort bike for 4 years. I ordered a stem riser to use until I get used to the new postition.

Well, the frame passed the "acid test". I wrecked really hard. Broke 8 bones and suffered a concussion. When I got the bike back from my LBS, the frame was still perfect and the only damage was a bent derailluer and the front wheel needed to be trued. I cannot wait to get back on the road.

I am glad I bought this bike, great carbon fiber frame and ultegra for under $1400! Can't beat it in my opinion.


Boomer
09-07-04, 09:29 AM
I bought the R650 about 6 months ago. To make a long story short, the bike is great after Supergo finally replaced a defective middle ring of the Ultegra triple. It took 4 trips back to the shop before they agreed to swap it out. I don't know why they kept hesitating since it was still under Shimano's warranty. Anyway, the bike is a super deal. The downside is my own confidence level in the bike. It's all psychological, but when I'm in a fast descent, I second guess if the Weyless parts will hold up, especially the carbon forks. I've now exceeded 37 mph. I will gradually increase my speed as I gain more confidence in the bike. If I had bought a Trek or Cannondale, my confidence level would only be limited by my nerves, not by the bike.