Originally Posted by
dtrain
I'll give a '+' to the two posts above. But add this: limit your upgrades on this bike if you buy it. I'd be thinking saddle, brake pads, tires (when worn)...rather than full cockpit, calipers, crankset, front derailleur, wheelset, etc.
yup, this. sad to say, when you are ready to 'upgrade' to a new bike the scattante name won't fetch big dollars so don't put money into it that you can't take with you to your next bike. just ride the piss out of it and when you feel you need/want a newer bike then go for it.