Tom, what's the name of the bike...
12-27-07, 06:56 PM
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Tom, what's the name of the bike...
that starts with "M" and comes with an internal three speed hub, and is promoted as an urban, commuter, errand bike that is a gorgeous tan and cream color, with fenders and rack already installed, and handlebars that remind one of North Bars? It listed at about $700.
I saw one in the LBS the other day and can't remember what it's called. Two syllables, I think.
Really pretty bike that I can't justify but sure wanted to!
I saw one in the LBS the other day and can't remember what it's called. Two syllables, I think.
Really pretty bike that I can't justify but sure wanted to!
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12-27-07, 07:15 PM
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Marin?
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12-27-07, 07:45 PM
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The two nice commuters that spring to my mind are the Bianchi Milano and the Electra Amsterdam. If it isn't one of those, then I'll have to think a little harder.
Bianchi also has the Bergamo commuter and Electra has a Townie Commuter.
Cannondale and Schwinn have nice "street" bikes that are similar.
Bianchi also has the Bergamo commuter and Electra has a Townie Commuter.
Cannondale and Schwinn have nice "street" bikes that are similar.
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12-27-07, 07:59 PM
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Nope, none of the above...
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12-27-07, 08:09 PM
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Howse about a Breezer?
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12-27-07, 08:14 PM
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12-27-07, 08:15 PM
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12-27-07, 08:26 PM
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Miyata? Not a common bike to find.
Biria, er, ah, make that MBiria.
Outside of that I can think of only major brands like Trek & Kona that make commuter-type bikes, in addition to what I've already mentioned.
There are some European commuter brands that are little known in the states. Sometimes a bike shop picks them up.
Biria, er, ah, make that MBiria.
Outside of that I can think of only major brands like Trek & Kona that make commuter-type bikes, in addition to what I've already mentioned.
There are some European commuter brands that are little known in the states. Sometimes a bike shop picks them up.
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12-27-07, 09:23 PM
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When this mystery is finally solved, I'll bet it didnt' start with "M".
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12-27-07, 09:48 PM
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This may have been it, although this one shows no fenders or rack.
Color is about right though.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/1225080450/
Here's more:https://masiguy.blogspot.com/2007/08/out-of-bag.html
Color is about right though.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/1225080450/
Here's more:https://masiguy.blogspot.com/2007/08/out-of-bag.html
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12-27-07, 10:07 PM
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Those bars remind you of North Road bars?
12-27-07, 10:09 PM
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Marin does have a line of cruiser bikes with both 3 and 7 speed enclosed hubs...
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12-27-07, 10:54 PM
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12-27-07, 11:04 PM
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I'll bet they have a website. Get on it! I'm waiting to go to bed...
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12-28-07, 01:31 AM
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I've never heard of a Masi commuter bike. That's a rare one. They don't even have it on their own web pages.
That leather saddle shown on the blogspot looks identical to the no-name import I've got on my Bridgestone.
That leather saddle shown on the blogspot looks identical to the no-name import I've got on my Bridgestone.
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If that is the bike...........I note that it does start with an M..............Somebody's (admit it, there was a lot of doubt out there) going to owe DG an apology.....
12-28-07, 08:40 AM
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It's new for 2008. DG must have seen a demo bike if that's the one...
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Italian-made, 20 pound Masi singlespeed commuter couldn't cost very much, could it?
https://www.masibikes.com/cycles/speciale_fixed.php. Different color
https://www.masibikes.com/cycles/speciale_fixed.php. Different color