Rossi Ebay?
12-16-12, 08:32 AM
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Rossi Ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/251192134889...84.m1423.l2649 Has anyone seen or purchased one of these? Looking for a gravel bike and like the idea of a steel frame.
12-16-12, 08:55 AM
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I'm thinking 7.5 pounds is heavy for a steel frameset.
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Sorry, that's "Rosso." Apparently the weight includes brakes and headset. Considering I'm 20# overweight, don't know that it matters but it might indicate clunky tubing.
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I have a Origin 8 CX700 with a frame/fork/headset weight of 8 lbs in a size 59cm. I use a Surly fork which saved about a half pound.
I also have a Soma Double Cross with a frame/fork/headset weight of 6 lbs in a size 60cm. I use a CF fork with an aluminum steerer on that bike.
The feel and performance of the two bikes could not be more different, even when I use the same tire to make the comparison more equal.
I also have a Soma Double Cross with a frame/fork/headset weight of 6 lbs in a size 60cm. I use a CF fork with an aluminum steerer on that bike.
The feel and performance of the two bikes could not be more different, even when I use the same tire to make the comparison more equal.
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Thanks for the reply. Do you like the carbon fork for dirt roads and such?
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Yes, The CF fork provides a smooth ride and has been very solid.
I also use a CX bike with a CF frame with an all-CF fork for gravel rides. The frameset was affordable and the performance is also smooth & solid.
https://pedalforce.com/online/product_info.php?products_id=21005{22**266{3**190{10**48{11**49{16**98
I also use a CX bike with a CF frame with an all-CF fork for gravel rides. The frameset was affordable and the performance is also smooth & solid.
https://pedalforce.com/online/product_info.php?products_id=21005{22**266{3**190{10**48{11**49{16**98
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If you look at the photo of the BB it says Masi. Curious.
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I know that and this was clearly a modern Masi.
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