Scattante XRL Team Frames?

Two of the best riders I know ride Scat bikes. These guys are superfast as well as great climbers. I've done some big group rides on mountin roads with one of the guys. He killed everybody, including those talking trash about their suprlight climbers!

Scattante have ben around for a long time now. The were sold at Supergo long before Performance took over.

 

Yep - Performance house frames. Popular down here in Austin. Haven't ridden one myself but seem them out a bunch.

 

@infinitemass - did you take the leap?

 

Scat makes a decent frame but generally STAY AWAY from the shitty components (SRAM) Performance throws on them. SRAM is ok on upper end but it is an asian company that spits out low end crap as fast as possible. IMHO spend your money on decent components, I choose Shimano (japanese). SRAM has not had the credibility and long standing quality of a companty like Shimano......

 

IH, (not sure how to take that so..)
Well you may be some kind of expert but I raced for over 12 years. Low end SRAM sucks. I don't care if you disagree with me or think that is 'funny', The poster ASKED for opinions and I gave mine. Please feel free to give the expert advice you have. I gave my tiny little 2 cents.

 

Shimano has a set standard sir. You ignored the fact I said high end SRAM is fine but even low end shimano is better than the bullshit SRAM throws out at the low end. You can waste your money on it, but I won't. I shredded a BB in two weeks of racing and it was a SRAM product, and two mechs said the same thing..stay away from low end SRAM. Shimano has a standard they go by that is much higher (IMHO) than SRAM. Now does that measn low end anything performs the best? Of course not. look you win. I never came here to have an internet dick measuring contest ok? Go waste your money on what you like and I'll worry about me.

 

My .02 on BD.

1) A Texas owned company, so yes I like that.
2) Again pay attention to components.....
3) The advantage of buying from people like BD is for obvious reason, low price.
The drawbacks:
1) Having NOT riddent the bike you buy makes a great deal of difference. You could find as was in my case, (A Giant Defy) that I did not like the feel or fit of the ride.
2) Buying from internet sites like BD can cause minor problems say over warranty issues, not saying it would def cause a problem, but that variable goes up.
For anywhere from 100-200 dollars more you can find a really good deal sometimes at Local Bike Shops..and of course in situations like closing out last years leftovers, you can in fact find even better deals or find negotiation is possible on final price.
Also buying from an LBS you get a loyalty factor in terms of repairs and occasional perks simply from buying from a local dealer.

Here is another sire that is an offspring of BD
BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and Clothing at Affordable Prices with Free Shipping

 

Generally speaking you do. What's your dealio? Everything I post you tend to disagree with.
Whatever.