We have a Scattante cyclocross bike. We bought it on Black Friday at the Preformance Bikes in Cary, NC. (On sale for less than half price, so we couldn't pass it up). My husband has been riding it as a way to help get more comfortable with the road bikes. (He's used to mountain bikes). We've been happy with it. They also seem to be the only company that makes a cyclocross bike small enough that I can ride it. I certainly wouldn't discount the brand. My husband and I both have new Felt road bikes (F series) and I have an older Trek road bike. Our only experience with the Scattante brand is that cyclocross bike and we're happy with it. Hope that helps a little bit.