2011 Masi Speciale commuter
10-21-10, 03:13 PM
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2011 Masi Speciale commuter
Just finished a Masi speciale commuter build. Bike was built to train during the winter. I was skeptibale of this bike at first. I tell you what, the thing rides great. Its taken my spin to a different level also. I really Enjoy Riding it.
Specs,
2011 Speciale commute frame (was a complete bike)
Ritchey 6061 Bars, Stem, and post
Sram 900 carbon levers
Sram Rival calipers
Sram Rival Crank arms
Origin-8 Chainring
Weinmann Wheels
Formula Hubs
DT Spokes and Nipples
Maxis detanator tires
Masi Saddle
Let me know what you guys think. Im thinking of changing the wheels. I got my eyes on the Mavic Ellipse's
Specs,
2011 Speciale commute frame (was a complete bike)
Ritchey 6061 Bars, Stem, and post
Sram 900 carbon levers
Sram Rival calipers
Sram Rival Crank arms
Origin-8 Chainring
Weinmann Wheels
Formula Hubs
DT Spokes and Nipples
Maxis detanator tires
Masi Saddle
Let me know what you guys think. Im thinking of changing the wheels. I got my eyes on the Mavic Ellipse's
10-21-10, 05:13 PM
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Looks good. I'm sure those wheels are fine. I do not know what your winters are like but you may want fenders. Anyways, it's a cool bike.
10-21-10, 05:34 PM
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Looks good man. Good spec as well. Can we get a drive side pic?
10-22-10, 08:05 AM
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Heres some better pics.
10-22-10, 08:14 AM
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That's a nice lookin' bike. I'd definitely put some fenders on there if you're going to be taking it out in the slop during the winter. I really like the Sram road goodies on there.
10-22-10, 08:36 AM
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i just really want to line the tire decals with the tube valve esp since there are rim decals too. But that's just me being anal.
Nice bike! hope u enjoy it.
Nice bike! hope u enjoy it.
10-22-10, 02:19 PM
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10-22-10, 05:58 PM
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From a purely aesthetic standpoint I don't like those Origin 8 dual 110/130 bcd chainrings, especially on a 130 bcd crank. They don't look too bad on a 110 bcd crankset, but on a 130 bcd crankset they look wrong to me with the 110 bcd mounts hanging down between the spider arms. I think something like an Sugino Messenger would look much better, although I realize it would cost more.
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thas a looooong wheelbase! i guess it makes it more comfy tho...
02-11-11, 06:58 PM
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Sold the frame. The wheel base was just too long. The bike looked funny to me.
So I built this one.
So I built this one.
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That's a nice Masi. I never noticed how long the rear end was on the first bike. That's odd after I look at it now.
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02-11-11, 10:14 PM
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That's a nice looking bike. How are you liking that chainring? I'v been thinking about buying one myself as I need a new chainring. But I can't get over how ugly they look online, it looks slightly better on your bike though.
02-11-11, 10:42 PM
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The chainring does the job. I will change it later. Probably a Sungino. For the money its not bad. I paid 17 bucks shipped.
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Those are absolutely the ugliest chainrings ever made. They don't look too bad on a 110mm bcd crank, but look absolutely terrible on a 130mm bcd crank. I put one on a 1 x 7 conversion of a rigid mtb with a 110mm bcd crank, and it's apparent that they just took a 110mm bcd chainring and added extra holes, which is pretty lame imo.
