The focus is on carbon, but steel and titanium models are also in the programme. The Il Corriero, an aero model, initially surprises with its low weight. However, the bike is not very stable - even light riders reach the limits of their comfort zone at high speeds; heavier riders are likely to have problems with this. The components - apart from the groupset and tyres, which are all own-brand - make a good impression; the frame and components come with a lifetime warranty and a crash replacement policy.
Conclusion Aero frame, relatively light and comfortable, not very stable. Lifetime warranty and generous crash replacement.
Price frame set 4,900 Euro
Weight of complete wheel 6.6 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.scappa.it
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.057/409/79 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL, made to measure
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/565/180 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/60 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 578/392 mm/1.47
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No Name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Campagnolo Super Record (52/36 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Scappa 85 Tubular/Continental Competition 25mm (tubular tyre)
Handlebar/stem Scappa
Saddle/post Scappa (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube. STR (Stack to Reach) 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright sitting position.
