Road Cycling - what do you guys/gals think of Masi?

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Brahman Bull
06-24-03, 06:12 PM
There is an amazing deal on a 2002 Masi Gran Corsa at a local bike shop that I have been thinking about for some time. Anyone have any comments/opinions/remarks or anything about this company?

Thanks as always!

RacerX
06-24-03, 07:31 PM
They seem ok. The Diet Rite team uses Masi and Tina Mayolo-Pic has had some good victories riding one- so that at least tells you they are well built frames that get the job done.
SipperPhoto
06-25-03, 11:04 AM
If a Masi is good enough for Dave Stohler... than it is good enough for me ! Watch out for those bastard Cinzano riders though.. they'll throw a pump in yer spokes !

Jeff :-)

SteveE
06-25-03, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by SipperPhoto
If a Masi is good enough for Dave Stohler... than it is good enough for me ! Watch out for those bastard Cinzano riders though.. they'll throw a pump in yer spokes !

Jeff :-)
Dang it! Beat me to it! :D
late
06-25-03, 02:41 PM
Hi BB,
the 'pump in the spokes' comment is from an old movie called Breaking Away. I personally have not tried the new Masi bikes. But my LBS carries them, and he is very fussy about the brands he carries. I also like the looks of th that bike. Try a few bikes, keep in mind that a steel frame will last decades instead of years......and pick the ride you love. Kind of fun walking into a bike shop and saying 'I'll be back in a couple of hours'
Xavier
06-26-03, 01:37 PM
Take note they are not the same as the Masi frames from a few years back.

Schwinn bought the name a while back.
shokhead
06-27-03, 07:03 AM
Nice bike.I have the catalog right here.Supergo had them last year and i think jax does.Thats out here in so cal.I liked the speciale premio,steel with ultegra.
thomspins
06-27-03, 06:05 PM
I have a 2002 Masi vincere and I'm 99% happy. Everything about it is completely great however on the pre-2003 models the shift and brake cables go into the little housings right at the head tube and if you turn the bars to far the front brake arm(where you adjust the brakes) will bend the cable housing so it breaks .... otherwise it's a great bike.. I though Haro owned Masi...
shokhead
06-27-03, 08:07 PM
Distributed by haro.
Brahman Bull
06-28-03, 09:17 AM
Well, thanks for all of your comments on Masi and Breaking Away. I put a hold deposit on the bike yesterday and I should pick it up today or tomorrow. I am completely excited about the new addition to the family. Even though it is distributed and/or owned by Haro it is an exceptional bike. Thanks again guys!