Scattante R-660

Price Paid:  $850.00 at Craigslist

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Hidden Valley - Boise

Bike Setup:
Stock with Campy post and E3 saddle

Summary:
Was looking at this bike at Performance and saw it on Craigslist. It had maybe 15 miles on it so this was a no brainer. Lightweight full Ultegra and decent wheelset. A big upgrade from the 80's Team Fuji I was riding. Similar "name" bikes started at double paid and were 105.

Strengths:
Ultegra group, weight.

Weaknesses:
Wheelset. The wheels are decent but not the best. I am 6' 225 and did have one spoke break after 1000 miles when I hit a pot hole. Have changed to Aksiums for everyday riding, still looking at race wheels. Saddle is mucho uncomfortable changed to an E3 Ti.

Similar Products Used:
Fuji Team, Eddy Merckx in the 80's

Price Paid:  $1199.00 at Performance

Model Year:
2006

Bike Setup:
Full Ultegra.

Summary:
After careful consideration of a handfull of sub $2000 bikes, I choose the R-660 for a number of reasons. First, you can't beat the price...full Ultegra, including the brakes (on the 2006 models). The bike's fit, handling and acceleration were far better than other bikes costing much more.

Strengths:
Ultegra gruppo. Consistent handling. Steady at high speeds.

Weaknesses:
Lighter wheels would have been a plus.

Similar Products Used:
Giant OCR 1, Felt F75, Trek 1600