Re: Anyone own a Team SC?: Bikefanclub.com

i own a fina, and i've test ridden a team sc. unfortunately i rode the sc awhile before owning the fina. so i wasn't consciously comparing them, but based on memories, i liked the sc a lot. i almost bought one. very smooth ride. scandium rides differently than other alu frames. i believe the fina is stiffer, mostly i think from dario using OS tubes. which is not to say that the sc is flexy, just that the fina is very stiff. giving it great acceleration. but not a harsh ride. out of the saddle, the fina flexes zero percent. i think the sc might have a bit more give. bigger or very strong riders might find the fina stands up to them better. for smaller, less powerful riders, an sc might be better, or at least a better match. i'm 5'11", 155. i use a pretty small % of the fina's capabilities. i love it, but its a bit overkill for me. i'm keeping my eyes open on ebay for an sc. scandium really makes a nice frame. depending on your size and riding style, the fina might be better suited for a sprinter, power guy (i've heard that eric zabel rides a repainted fina for early season training, or at least did.) while an sc might be better for a smaller rider, over varying terrain. i ain't no expert, but those are my personal riding impressions. just my .02. hope they help.

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