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WickedOne513 08-28-10 03:48 PM

Masi Frames
 
I have been looking around on here a lot. I was wondering why there is not a lot about the Masi Frames, are they not that popular or have they dropped in quality, or is there something else?

Kayce 08-28-10 03:54 PM

People come here asking what to get, some one suggest what they have, some one new asks, the next person suggests what was suggested to them earlier, repeat. Thats why there only seem to be 4 bikes that are good here.

squeegeesunny 08-28-10 03:56 PM

Coltello is my dream frame.

Squirrelli 08-28-10 04:01 PM

Sunny...sorry to break this to you...but Coltello = Moto Team Track = Fuji Track Comp.

WickedOne513 08-28-10 04:01 PM

I have been looking at there special fixed chromoly bikes

WickedOne513 08-28-10 04:04 PM

are they made in Italy still?

Squirrelli 08-28-10 04:07 PM

Nope.

It's owned by Haro Bikes now.

adriano 08-28-10 04:10 PM

haro masis are disgusting. the most disgusting of all is the coltello.

seejohnbike 08-28-10 04:15 PM

OP: as far as fixed/ss bikes, they look nice, and have a classic italian name. That's about it. Otherwise, they're very average frames (4130 chromo, or the same as the moto team track/old fuji track comp) at higher than average prices.

better deals can be had.

PedallingATX 08-28-10 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by adriano (Post 11371118)
haro masis are disgusting. the most disgusting of all is the coltello.

real talk

WickedOne513 08-28-10 04:59 PM

is there any good Italian steal track bikes out there?

squeegeesunny 08-28-10 05:01 PM

Bareknuckle.

adriano 08-28-10 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by WickedOne513 (Post 11371385)
is there any good Italian steal track bikes out there?

never heard of it.

WickedOne513 08-28-10 05:28 PM

bare knuckle is EAI

fenny 08-28-10 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by WickedOne513 (Post 11371385)
is there any good Italian steal track bikes out there?

I'm having a lot of trouble with this question but I think this is what you're asking for:

http://www.forumlibri.com/locandine/...biciclette.jpg
???

PedallingATX 08-28-10 07:09 PM

classic movie

JohnDThompson 08-28-10 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by WickedOne513 (Post 11371092)
are they made in Italy still?

Yes, but due to a long and complicated naming rights history they cannot be sold under the Masi name in North America. Instead, they are marketed here under the "Milano" name. In Europe you can still buy them as Masi.

In North America, the Masi name was first used by Masi USA under the direction of Faliero Masi, who emigrated to California in the early 70s. Masi bikes continued to be built in Italy (even up to today) by Faliero's son Alberto Masi.

Haro is the current owner of the Masi naming rights in North America, and the Masi bikes produced by Haro have no direct relation to the Masi bikes in Italy or the Masi family. The naming rights were purchased solely for marketing purposes.

Scrodzilla 08-28-10 07:55 PM

adriano loathes Haro/Masi bikes. :lol:

Totally showing my age here but remember when Haro bikes were pretty much the most legit you could get?

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...Freestyler.jpg

Squirrelli 08-28-10 07:59 PM

I had a Haro BMX couple of years ago... :innocent:


Bob Haro ftw.
http://www.thaimtb.com/webboard/146/73499-1.jpg

adriano 08-28-10 08:27 PM

i find nothing wrong with haros though.

Leukybear 08-28-10 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by adriano (Post 11371118)
the most disgusting of all is the coltello.

Why's that? ~I'm not pulling your leg, the coltello and its emerald green, doesn't look half bad in my opinion on the street. Is it the price point?

DiabloScott 08-28-10 11:25 PM


Originally Posted by JohnDThompson (Post 11371999)
Haro is the current owner of the Masi naming rights in North America, and the Masi bikes produced by Haro have no direct relation to the Masi bikes in Italy or the Masi family. The naming rights were purchased solely for marketing purposes.

Yes, but in a world of famous bike names that bear no relationship to their own histories... Masi is one of the best!

JohnDThompson 08-29-10 08:12 AM


Originally Posted by DiabloScott (Post 11373122)
Yes, but in a world of famous bike names that bear no relationship to their own histories... Masi is one of the best!

In what manner are they better than the dozens of other generic Asian welded frames on the market? Is it the "Faliero Masi" signature decal on the top tube?

DiabloScott 08-29-10 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by JohnDThompson (Post 11374043)
In what manner are they better than the dozens of other generic Asian welded frames on the market? Is it the "Faliero Masi" signature decal on the top tube?

Please forgive my sloppy grammar:

Yes, but in a world of famous bike names that bear no relationship to their own histories... the Masi name is one of the best!

When De Rosa "Schwinns out" we'll have a new champion.

NinetiesKid 08-29-10 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by Vixtor (Post 11371072)
Sunny...sorry to break this to you...but Coltello = Moto Team Track = Fuji Track Comp.

oh word? I thought so, but I had heard the Coltello was mad heavy, so then I thought not, but now I think so... so thanks


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