Originally Posted by repechage

I do not think they are inferior other than the graphics. On the graphics, this is an interesting hybrid, a lot like the Vigorelli Only Prestige but different, and Masi USA leaned over to the 80's fade paint. Still better than the most recent 3V "reissue" paint scheme with the all white seat tube. If the angles you mentioned are correct, then this small bike will handle better than a small GC, the small bikes usually got hampered by a shallow head angle to prevent toe clip overlap. During the time when this bike was new, Masi was in a box. The Gran Corsa was also not a bad bike, this one was similar to the Gran Criterium of the period, too similar, and the 3V was to me the logical step above this frame. And as you say American Paint made this bike a step above its price point competition at the time.