BeeTL
07-21-04, 09:11 PM
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Road Cycling - Masi Nouva Strada - $700 - Good deal?
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zensuit
07-23-04, 12:29 PM
Newbie here - first post:
I've read a lot about buying a first bike on these forums. I've decided to buy new from my LBS for all the usual reasons. The best value I have found seems to be a Masi Nouva Strada. It's two-tone blue. My guess is it's a 2003.
It has ALL Tiagra components (shifters, brakes, hubs, cranks, etc.). I can't remember the stem and rims, but they're a common brand. It also comes with a carbon fork, entry level shimano clipless pedals, free tuneups, all for $700!
Is Masi a good brand? The AL frame is finished nicely with all welds ground out. Assuming it fits nicely, this seems like a great deal.
Opinions?
For what it's worth, most bike shops won't include clipless pedals and the component mix is solid enough that you can't really get hurt at $700. Worst case scenario, when you outgrow the bike and want to go lighter and faster, you'll have a good 'cross bike.
Z
I've read a lot about buying a first bike on these forums. I've decided to buy new from my LBS for all the usual reasons. The best value I have found seems to be a Masi Nouva Strada. It's two-tone blue. My guess is it's a 2003.
It has ALL Tiagra components (shifters, brakes, hubs, cranks, etc.). I can't remember the stem and rims, but they're a common brand. It also comes with a carbon fork, entry level shimano clipless pedals, free tuneups, all for $700!
Is Masi a good brand? The AL frame is finished nicely with all welds ground out. Assuming it fits nicely, this seems like a great deal.
Opinions?
For what it's worth, most bike shops won't include clipless pedals and the component mix is solid enough that you can't really get hurt at $700. Worst case scenario, when you outgrow the bike and want to go lighter and faster, you'll have a good 'cross bike.
Z
jdc2000
07-23-04, 01:08 PM
I have several friends who have Masi bikes, including one like yours but with slightly better components. They really like their Masi's. That sounds like a reasonable price given the components.