naiku

Is that Roubaix 1.0 a 2010 model? Just curious as if I look up that bike on Performance website it is $1,389.

RatedZ

Yes, the Roubaix was a 2010 model, and it was stickered at the LBS at $1250, I believe. I can't recall which model it was, but it had a cfr fork and cfr seat-stay. It was a pretty nice bike. The guy at the store said he would go with the Caad 9-5 because it had a better set of wheels on it and I think he mentioned the cranks were a nicer set or something. I can't recall offhand...

gus6464

Yeah the local stores tend to have stuff cheaper on the website and on the case that the website is cheaper they will price match. My local store has had the Roubaix 1.0 for $1099 for the last 3 weeks or so.

As far as spec the Roubaix has rival cranks but the wheels are lower end than the CAAD9. But wheels are a lot cheaper to replace for a nice set than an entire group and Rival is better than 105 but it's to you to decide if you like the shifting.

gus6464

I just checked the specs on the Roubaix 1.0 and CAAD9-5 and from their websites they come with the same crank (FSA Gossamer) with the difference that the Fuji BB is Megaexo while cannondale is BB30. The display model at my local performance has a Rival crank though so there must be some floating around out there with multiple cranks. Though I will say that the caad does have better wheels but for the price difference between them you could get a nicer set of wheels on the roubaix.

gus6464

There are 2 Roubaix models. The standard Roubaix is all alu with carbon fork and the Roubaix ACR is alu with carbon rear triangle and carbon fork.

naiku

I will have to check out the local store here, the Roubaix is a nice looking bike, and $1099 sounds a good price.

valrulez

Alright here's my opinion about SCATtante, from someone who's been in the industry for 20 years.

1. SCATtante - Like everything else, with the exception of a few (namely Giant) are made by other companies. I've been told SCATtante is made by either Fuji or ADK.
2. There is nothing wrong with the quality of a S H I TTANTE. However, most people who despised Supergo (before Performance bought them) would never ever be seen on one. Scattante from what I've been told is a made up name by the Supergo marketing morons to create an exotic name.
3. I saw a SCATTante yesterday at my local Performance, and it was the https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1081478_-1___ CFR Pro road bike. It was a beautiful work of art. For 4500, it better be impressive.

Would I buy one? No.
Why? Because of the name and stigma/history of it. Plus you can get a Specialized/Giant or anything else that has real R/D and race testing behind it.
Are you a bike snob? No. But i'd rather ride a bike with a true history behind it.

CyciumX

Yesh! Stick with the old! Thats how progress is made! F'Yeah!

Herbie53

Wow. Woke up a zombie to proclaim you are a hater.

Nice.

Cactuskid

yeah SCAT hater is a Moron

Palomar01

There is a big difference between the CAAD 9 5 and the Fuji Roubaix ACR and it's not the components. Did you look at how light the CAAD 9 5 is? It may be all aluminum with CF fork but it weighs a scant 17 lbs. per Bicycling Magazine test. This frame is an older frame but it was used by Cannondale for their race team back when CF was still not used in the mainstream. The Roubaix ACR 1.0 weighs somewhere around 19-20 lbs. It does not have the Cannondale's racing pedigree and all the R&D that went into the design of the CAAD 9 frame.

If it was a choice between the Roubaix ACR 1.0 vs the CAAD 9 5, I would be all over the CAAD 9 5--almost all 105 components, BB30 17 lbs.....it's lighter than many entry level CF bikes.

I'm not partial to the Cannondale brand...I own a Fuji Roubaix that uses the same frame as the ACR but with lesser components. The Fuji is a very nice bike. I like its looks better than the Scattante's although I don't believe it performs better. Just looks better in my opinion. But the Cannondale is definitely a better frame in liue of its development history and performance. Many Bicycle mag reviews I have read online in general say the CAAD 9 is the best aluminum frame out there for the masses.

CCrew

Pretty clueless when it comes to Cannondale I see....

BillyD

Hey, when's the last time a mod cruised through here?

Things are getting a tad antsy . . . let's keep it civil in here please.

Besides, I thought the OP requested "Scat Owners ONLY"?

midgetmaestro 

Yup....

gus6464

From this point on 0 Cannondale's are "made in USA". But that still doesn't stop the fanboys from chanting. Those CAAD9's are getting pretty scarce out there.

AusTai

Um, yes you are. Embrace it.

darkman555

I have a Scattante team (btw, Scattante means zippy/speedy) that I bought after my Giant tcr broke. The one I have is the SRAM red with Easton ea90s and I picked it up for ~$2k w/tax. I originally picked it up thinking I would pull the components and buy another frame. However, after riding it I was like why? It's the stiffest frame I've owned. I'm sure others are stiffer and lighter. But hey, at 5'10" 160lbs I'm 15 pounds heavier than when I was a cat I in the 90's and it is by far the stiffest frame I've owned. I didn't suddenly get slower on it and I'm still faster than most. Cheers.

spry

"true history behind it"
You're a funny guy,have another glass of grain alcohol on me.

nickbubblehead

Last year I picked up a Scatantte Team CFR at my local Performance bike shop in D.C. It was an impulse buy as the bike was the perfect size 50cm and got it for $2000 plus tax. The bike came with a Dura-Ace 7900 drive line but had the Tektro R750 brake calipers which I upgraded to DA 7900's. R750's are fine brakes, but I like the feel of DA better. Looking at the comments on this thread, I fully understand that Scatantte is not a big name in the field of Colagno's and all the other famous names but please let me attest that this bike is not a wanabe. My bike weighs in at 17.2 lbs with pedals. It is by far the stiffest frame I have ridden on. Cannot sense any bottom bracket flex unlike my last road bike which was titanium (not a slam on Ti frames).
So my impression of the bike. First, I have since moved to Morocco (northern Africa for the geo challenged) as I work for the govt and that about as much I can say. I have taken the bike through its paces, the roads here are horrendous in many areas and I have subjected the bike stresses I have not put any bike through. I have made some ride buddies here and really hitting the pavement hard. The Scatantte has not had any problems. I am mostly amazed that my wheels have not required truing since I got the bike. I guess that would be a testament to Easton’s EA90SL wheel set.
All in all, I am very happy with the bike. Maybe someday I will eventually get a big name bike but that won’t happen until I get rid of the wife (she is always saying no, no, no!)

pit34boss

I bought a Scatannte 670 one month ago. It has the aluminum frame with a carbon seat stay and carbon fork. It's white with black lettering. I have the Ultegra shifters, a prologo saddle, Mavik Kazuim wheels with Zaffiro tires and Tektro brakes. I added Ritchie Peloton pedals which are sort of a red/burgundy color.

I am a new rider but I ran previously so I was somewhat fit. I am riding a lot now and loving it. So far I have no complaints with this bike whatsoever. I rode a look carbon bike first that a friend let me borrow. So I have a bit of feel for the difference in comfort. I would say the carbon is more comfortable but I have also become used to the aluminum and it's working well for me. I am group riding now and doing just fine.

I may change saddles as I have had some numbness/discomfort on longer rides.

I will say the the Ultegra shifters make a big difference to me. They are very responsive, quiet and efficient.

I am 46 and really regret not getting into this sport a long time ago. But I am making up for lost time now!
Happy Cycling!

martdwyer

I have the scattante team 09 with DA and Control Tech carbon everthing and carbon brakes with easton 90sl wheels bought for 2050 in dec 09 weighs 16 lbs wo pedals is much stiffer than old trek 5200 which felt like mush....has 50/34 and 11/28 and I can take it anywhere.... stiff fast and comfortable

nickbubblehead

Right, its not a big name, and sure many people bash it. I have 2009 Scatantte Team. It's fast, light and I beat the crap out it in the streets of Morocco. The design is conservative and bike is very predictable. I use it for comuteing and for my club rides. The Easton EA90SL is not the lightest out there but they are bullet proof and thats what I need out here. The name? I don't judge a book by its cover. I like solid engineering and good value. Nothing against big names, had many, and more to come.

Firewalker

I know this is an old post but information is always relevant. I have a 2009 Scattante Comp that I wouldn't trade. I did make a few upgrades that were in my opinion absolutely necessary. The stock wheel set was horrible, so I upgraded to Kysrium equips. The difference was immense. Recently, I upgraded to Easton EA90 slx and again, the difference is huge, much more responsive, quicker, climbs more easily etc. I have upgraded the brakes to Ultegra and changed the stem and handlebars but the frame has and will remain the same. It is a great bike and I love when I am on it. The name scattante isn't sexy but it is a quality frame at a very attractive price point. I am not going to cover up the name as usually I am going too fast for anyone to read it. There are some great deals on these bikes and I would not hesitate to recommend them!

meanwhile

I don't have a Scatante, but the name does sound like the Italian name for "schiesse" videos - you know, the kind Cartman's mom had made in Germany, in the Southpark movie.

On One in the UK make a bike called the Pompino, which is Italian for a certain sexual act, so the above *might* even be true...