Scattante on Ebay vs "Name" Brand
03-25-07 | 08:25 PM
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Scattante on Ebay vs "Name" Brand
So, this bike is on Ebay - looks like it would be a good deal if it was a "name brand" bike. What do people think of these bikes ? Currently I'm riding a 20 year old Cannondale and haven't ridden any of these 21st century machines.
Scattante XRL AL/Carbon, Dura-Ace 10 sp, Ksyrium Elite
Easton EC90 Superlite Fork !! - Light Bike - NICE Item number: 280098105144
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...5144&rd=1&rd=1
Scattante XRL AL/Carbon, Dura-Ace 10 sp, Ksyrium Elite
Easton EC90 Superlite Fork !! - Light Bike - NICE Item number: 280098105144
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...5144&rd=1&rd=1
03-25-07 | 08:29 PM
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Dura-ace, Easton, Ksyrium, 18.25 lbs?
Looks like a good buy, but I would hope the seller's scale is broken.
Looks like a good buy, but I would hope the seller's scale is broken.
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03-25-07 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Dura-ace, Easton, Ksyrium, 18.25 lbs?
Looks like a good buy.
Looks like a good buy.
Originally Posted by Cypress
but I would hope the seller's scale is broken
03-25-07 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Dura-ace, Easton, Ksyrium, 18.25 lbs?
Looks like a good buy, but I would hope the seller's scale is broken.
Looks like a good buy, but I would hope the seller's scale is broken.
03-25-07 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
OK ... so I'm pretty clueless .... is 18 lbs considered heavy or light ?
03-25-07 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
OK ... so I'm pretty clueless .... is 18 lbs considered heavy or light ?
Light-ish. I would have expected less though. I've got 9 speed Ultegra with Cosmos (Heavy pos wheels) and my bike comes in at 18.
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03-25-07 | 11:52 PM
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I ride a Scattante and absolutely love it. It's 105 equipped but I don't get caught up in the weight-weenie stuff....here's my thinking; I could spend alot more $$$ to shave off 3 or 4 lbs (and yes probably get a little smoother shift) or I could take care of myself and lose 5 lbs and save alot of money.
I still say go for it though, you'll definately notice a difference over what you're riding now.
I still say go for it though, you'll definately notice a difference over what you're riding now.
03-26-07 | 12:58 AM
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The biggest problem with mail order bikes is that fitting is really hard. Even if you know exactly what frame dimensions and angles you want, more often than not, the seller's measurements will not be as accurate as you want.
03-26-07 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by johnny99
The biggest problem with mail order bikes is that fitting is really hard. Even if you know exactly what frame dimensions and angles you want, more often than not, the seller's measurements will not be as accurate as you want.
True, and I have no doubt that I got lucky as far as fit is concerned....I think the trick is to find a good LBS who can tweak the fit during assembly. They will miss the sale but I've more than made up w/accessorizing and b/c of their customer service I bought my MTB from them.
03-26-07 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by the beef
Light; but given the prestigious components, The Cypress was likely guessing that it should be even lighter. At any rate, it'll beat whatever you have now.
