55cm Aventon Mataro Low in Celeste -//- Overall an excellent frame with one issue that has still not been resolved by Aventon -//- Seat collar is still prone to slipping, I have tried a few fixes and tighten past the recommended Nm and still constantly have seat post slipping issue. I have been told by Aventon a number of times they would post a new seat collar clamp which they have not. To clarify the slipping issue I am getting is not an up / down issue, but a left to right issue. After a decent ride my saddle will be pointing either left, or right by a fair amount. I have not experienced this with any of my other frames and can tell right away it is due to the poor design of the seat collar -//- Whilst the frame is affordable, looks great, built pretty well and finished nicely the slipping seat collar is a big enough deal that I will be changing frames shortly. I have given up on chasing Aventon any further -//- Customer service is a bit of a hit and miss. Great one moment, not great the next -//- This will be the final upgrades until the new frame comes and all parts get moved over
Frame:
Aventon Mataro Low - 55cm Celeste
Fork/Headset:
Leader I806TR-V2 / Aventon
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omnium / SRAM GXP
Pedals:
Shimano M520
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
17T Colossi track cog / 52T Full Track TA Specialities / Izumi V Super Toughness
Saddle/Seatpost:
Custom Kashimax Aero / Thomson Elite
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Mavic / Continental Race
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son Archetype / Phil Wood / Continental Gatorskin
Accessories:
Stickers
Added by biblicalFixies. Last updated almost 10 years ago.
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24 Comments
great build would you take the new aventon mataro low over the 721/725??
Posted over 10 years ago
Depends on on the type of ride you are going for I suppose. The Aventon is more agressive. 721/725 are a bit more relaxed. As far as weight goes they are all very similar. Tough choice, would recommend either the 721 or Aventon
Posted over 10 years ago
Best review out there !!! I think I'm gonna stick with my reg mataro 55 and play around with the stem length, coz I don't have the seat collar issue, yet
Posted over 10 years ago
Thanks mate.. you may have gotten the new seat collar which we never received
Posted over 10 years ago
That might be it, I'm sorry to hear that u didn't have a good experience with them. I want to ask your opinion on mataro low -I'm 5'11.7 close to 6 long inseam around 85-86cm, what's my best choice on the size? 55 with 120-130mm stem or 57 with 100-110mm stem?
Posted over 10 years ago
definitely go a 57... it will ride similar to a 55 because of the down sloping top tube.
Posted over 10 years ago
One more quest, is that leader fork gave u enough toe space? Overlapping issue?
Posted over 10 years ago
I'm 5'11.5 and I got a 55, it was a bit small even with a 130mm stem. Thinking about selling it and get a 57
Posted over 10 years ago
Nice set up fo sure. How's the handling with everyday riding on the low
Posted over 10 years ago
The ride was actually very nice... quite stiff, very smooth and felt very nimble and light. Only issue though was the dang seat collar not able to hold the seat in position. Besides that its a nice bike. You can check the full review at www.biblicalfixies.com/reviews ;)
Posted over 10 years ago
That's a bummer but not surprising. I've heard the same customer service and poor quality from people with UNKNOWN bikes. Nice concept but poorly executed. Only popular because they're budget bikes.
Posted over 10 years ago
Indeed.. Would we grab another one? Unlikely.. You can live with poor service if the bike is cheap and faultless, but this isn't. We won't be back until they address their seat collar issues
Posted over 10 years ago
Totally. I was actually considering the mataro low after seeing your build and I knew about the seat collar issue before getting my concept. What are you planning to build next?
Posted over 10 years ago
There are a few builds coming through soon, not sure if the guys want to let the cat out of the bag just yet so will have to keep hush. Some pursuit frames is about as much info that can be let slip ;)
Posted over 10 years ago
If you're after a street bike, not too heavy and don't ride too hard then the Mataro Low would still be an option, especially at the price point. Overall build is excellent but let down hugely at the seat collar. Weird when you finish a ride and you notice your seat is pointing towards your right thigh
Posted over 10 years ago
would a 57cm be a good size if im 5"9?
Posted over 10 years ago
Measure Top tube but also measure seat tube to make sure your standover height is ok. You can always adjust your stem longer, but you can't adjust the height of your legs so you have to weigh up both.. 5'9 I'd probably go the 57 but based on experience from the rider
Posted over 10 years ago
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riskfixed626 says:
Super clean build man. I am considering purchasing one myself. Just one question, how long after you started riding it did you start to notice the seat post problem?
Posted over 9 years ago
biblicalFixies says:
Hey mate! Thanks she was pretty tight. Noticed it right away and continued to happen the whole time. Have been told by Aventon though that the new seat collar design should fix the issues but we can't confirm
Posted over 9 years ago