I have been riding this Scattante Americano for about 13 years. I even did a century with it (100 miles), i love it, but it isn’t perfect. Sometimes the chain will skip, the left crank will occasionally untighten and become loose (it’s fallen off once, even with maintenance), the rear wheel isn’t exactly secure for steep hill climbs (Cat 4/5). I feel like it really isn’t the best tool for the job.
I was looking at Priority belt drive (I would put on drop bars), a Spot, or a Salsa. Any recommendations that I can get in the U.S.? Budget can be stretched.
by clarkenstein5