Aventon Mataro?
06-11-13, 08:39 PM
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Aventon Mataro?
https://aventonbikes.com/
Has anybody heard of these? After spending too much time googling, I haven't found a review or forum post. They look fairly legit, but I was wondering if anybody has actually ridden one that can tell me about it. For 350 w/ free shipping (https://www.citygrounds.com/aventon/a...-frameset-3075) this seems a little too good to be true. From the Aventon website, these are hydroformed, hand polished, and hand welded aluminum bikes. But still, for only 350? There's gotta be a catch.
Has anybody heard of these? After spending too much time googling, I haven't found a review or forum post. They look fairly legit, but I was wondering if anybody has actually ridden one that can tell me about it. For 350 w/ free shipping (https://www.citygrounds.com/aventon/a...-frameset-3075) this seems a little too good to be true. From the Aventon website, these are hydroformed, hand polished, and hand welded aluminum bikes. But still, for only 350? There's gotta be a catch.
06-11-13, 09:05 PM
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Whoa. Those look nice.
Aluminum fork though, luckily its a crappy rake that I would replace anyway. Great price too.
Aluminum fork though, luckily its a crappy rake that I would replace anyway. Great price too.
06-11-13, 09:10 PM
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Ya, they look pretty slick. I might jump on it when I have the money. It looks like a $1500+ frame. This frame looks way too good for 350.
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06-11-13, 09:16 PM
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Other than the 45mm rake fork, it has some pretty nice geometry, and accepts a standard seat post.
Literally the only thing I don't like is the aluminum road fork. Swap it for a carbon track fork and the thing looks solid as hell.
double sided track end inserts too, **** me.
06-11-13, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by willy704
Ya, they look pretty slick. I might jump on it when I have the money. It looks like a SOLID $350 frame. This frame looks way too good for 350.
06-11-13, 09:40 PM
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I was just looking at their FB page and found that the frames were only released a few months ago which would explain the lack of reviews/opinions.
06-11-13, 10:22 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I know a little bit about where/how those frames are made and personally, I wouldn't ride one if it was free.
Fun fact: the "smooth welds" don't look like that in real life.
Fun fact: the "smooth welds" don't look like that in real life.
06-11-13, 10:33 PM
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I paid $51 for my VISP, which is prolly comparable to that frameset. I wouldn't pay $350 for a VISP. Note that they don't mention its weight. I'll bet it's a boat anchor just like my VISP.
06-12-13, 10:04 AM
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I sent them an email. They said that the framesets (frame+fork+headset) are about 5 lbs. Have any of you guys actually seen or ridden them? I'm still sorta interested. From all of the pictures I've seen, those welds look pretty damn smooth.
06-12-13, 10:10 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
06-12-13, 10:54 AM
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Did they actually say "about 5 lbs"? If I made frames, I imagine I'd be able to give a more precise figure than that to people who asked about my product.
06-12-13, 11:23 AM
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A 300 gram range is just as bad, if not worse, than "about 5 lbs".
06-12-13, 11:29 AM
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06-12-13, 11:41 AM
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I would say wait a little until people starts writing reviews on that frame, then if you see good reviews, why not try it out!
06-12-13, 01:23 PM
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FWIW (not much) they are currently the frame sponsor for WolfpackA.
5lbs is ridiculously heavy for a (non-steel) track bike, though.
06-12-13, 01:26 PM
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Crappy aluminum fork and headset probably weigh 900g.
A quality carbon fork would easily cut a pound off the weight.
A quality carbon fork would easily cut a pound off the weight.
06-12-13, 01:35 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
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06-12-13, 02:30 PM
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I respect your confidentiality, I would just like to see the frame first hand or see a reputable review of it before I judge the frameset.
06-12-13, 02:33 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Knock yourself out.
