In my search for my first road bike, I went to an LBS to test ride a '08 Jamis Quest. It's chrome and did have some rust in the typical areas and looked to be well-ridden. I took it for a ride around the block as it started to rain. It felt good and rode well.
My son was with me and when I got back from the test ride he pointed out another bike, a red '011 or '12 Scattante R560. Turns out it was the same price as the older Jamis, $650. I didn't get a chance to test ride it due to the rain, but I stood on it and looked it over. Very clean, and the LBS said the owner didn't ride much and the bike was low miles. It has an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and the 105 groupset. I ended up putting a deposit on it because I feel like that's a really good deal for a bike in this category.
I then did some research last night, (again I'm still very new to road bikes) and turns out Scattante is the house brand of Performance Bikes which are rebrands of Fuji bikes?. But that is about all I could find out other than a few reviews.
I like the fact that it's a lesser known bike. Most everyone around here rides Trek. Nothing wrong with that, I just like being different.
I can't find another bike new or used with the Shimano 105's in this price range. If the bike rides as good as it looks, should I pull the trigger or pass?
I still have to get shoes, pedals, and a helmet which at this price leaves room in the budget nicely for those items.
My son was with me and when I got back from the test ride he pointed out another bike, a red '011 or '12 Scattante R560. Turns out it was the same price as the older Jamis, $650. I didn't get a chance to test ride it due to the rain, but I stood on it and looked it over. Very clean, and the LBS said the owner didn't ride much and the bike was low miles. It has an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and the 105 groupset. I ended up putting a deposit on it because I feel like that's a really good deal for a bike in this category.
I then did some research last night, (again I'm still very new to road bikes) and turns out Scattante is the house brand of Performance Bikes which are rebrands of Fuji bikes?. But that is about all I could find out other than a few reviews.
I like the fact that it's a lesser known bike. Most everyone around here rides Trek. Nothing wrong with that, I just like being different.
I can't find another bike new or used with the Shimano 105's in this price range. If the bike rides as good as it looks, should I pull the trigger or pass?
I still have to get shoes, pedals, and a helmet which at this price leaves room in the budget nicely for those items.
