Frame Porn unpacking Scattante XRL
11-05-11, 03:34 PM
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Frame Porn unpacking Scattante XRL
1st things 1st.
$12 shipping in 2 days!Placed the order 3rd and got it today
I have had solid service from Performance so no issues here.
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$199 including Carbon fork with alloy steerer.
I chose White/Blue and I think I made the right choice.After you see the pics you'll agree.
Frame truly exceeded my expectation.Clean,light gorgeous blue metallic paint accents.
Fork looks even better.Lighter then I thought.
ok enough talking lets see some pictures.
now the good staff
fork
Overall I am more then pleased for $199 investment
I got lots of parts coming for nice build up
Thank you.Ask me anything you like.
$12 shipping in 2 days!Placed the order 3rd and got it today
I have had solid service from Performance so no issues here.
link
$199 including Carbon fork with alloy steerer.
I chose White/Blue and I think I made the right choice.After you see the pics you'll agree.
Frame truly exceeded my expectation.Clean,light gorgeous blue metallic paint accents.
Fork looks even better.Lighter then I thought.
ok enough talking lets see some pictures.
now the good staff
fork
Overall I am more then pleased for $199 investment
I got lots of parts coming for nice build up
Thank you.Ask me anything you like.
11-05-11, 04:03 PM
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Can you post a picture of the whole thing?
11-05-11, 04:56 PM
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that's got to be the deal of the century!!! of course we have a long way to go yet...
11-05-11, 05:32 PM
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11-05-11, 05:32 PM
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11-05-11, 05:35 PM
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11-05-11, 05:39 PM
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I need to ask you guys something.
I never had integrated headset and bike headset has no instructions.
Just looking at the pieces I am not sure where the metal ring with cut goes.Buttom? or up in the headset.I wished simple image would of helped.
Anyone here can help?
Thank you
I never had integrated headset and bike headset has no instructions.
Just looking at the pieces I am not sure where the metal ring with cut goes.Buttom? or up in the headset.I wished simple image would of helped.
Anyone here can help?
Thank you
11-05-11, 05:42 PM
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Oh heck, you can do that! My Trek 2.3 aluminum frame with Shimano 105 components weighs 17.8lb with Ultegra pedals. What groupset are you planning?
11-05-11, 05:50 PM
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I need to ask you guys something.
I never had integrated headset and bike headset has no instructions.
Just looking at the pieces I am not sure where the metal ring with cut goes.Buttom? or up in the headset.I wished simple image would of helped.
Anyone here can help?
Thank you
I never had integrated headset and bike headset has no instructions.
Just looking at the pieces I am not sure where the metal ring with cut goes.Buttom? or up in the headset.I wished simple image would of helped.
Anyone here can help?
Thank you
11-05-11, 06:15 PM
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Trek didn't make a 1.2 in 2004.
If you have a 2009, you already have a 19lb bike.
A $3-400. wheelset will get you to 18lbs.
11-05-11, 06:37 PM
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I'm an aluminum snob.
I also didn't like Scanttante.
I have 2 things to say about this frame.
1) Those welds are damn nice. Very well done.
2) I now like Scanttante. Nice paint job.
I also didn't like Scanttante.
I have 2 things to say about this frame.
1) Those welds are damn nice. Very well done.
2) I now like Scanttante. Nice paint job.
11-05-11, 06:46 PM
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You are correct.I just typed it without paying attention.Got 2004 trek 1000. Frame was too small 56.Didn't like the triple either.Frame is nice n light if anyone wants to buy I'll sell cheap.
11-05-11, 06:49 PM
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Just a correction! it was stated FRAME HEADSET SIZE: 1 1/8" integrated
Its not ! Its semi-integrated meaning bearings must be pressed in.
Integrated headsets don't need pressing.
Its not ! Its semi-integrated meaning bearings must be pressed in.
Integrated headsets don't need pressing.
11-05-11, 08:32 PM
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no size 56cm
11-05-11, 08:46 PM
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I bought a Scattante XRL several years ago and love it. I built it up with a hodge podge of old parts and came up with a nice road bike. After riding it, I wonder why you need to spend thousands of dollars on a bike - this one rides almost as well as they do (and I have a Paramount, Waterford and custom Titanium for comparison).
Regarding the little ring with the cut in it - I also think it fits in the top of the headset, into the bearings.
Regarding the little ring with the cut in it - I also think it fits in the top of the headset, into the bearings.
11-06-11, 06:20 AM
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Very Nice, good luck with it.
11-06-11, 09:32 AM
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I bought a Scattante XRL several years ago and love it. I built it up with a hodge podge of old parts and came up with a nice road bike. After riding it, I wonder why you need to spend thousands of dollars on a bike - this one rides almost as well as they do (and I have a Paramount, Waterford and custom Titanium for comparison).
Regarding the little ring with the cut in it - I also think it fits in the top of the headset, into the bearings.
Regarding the little ring with the cut in it - I also think it fits in the top of the headset, into the bearings.
Same on compression ring.I took 2 pictures showing my dilemma.
11-06-11, 10:00 AM
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you shouldn't look at actual TT size, you should use virtual TT (horizontal) for comparison of sizes