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Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Masi Gran Criterium, then and now:
That fork is just... wrong.
I am I right or wrong? The geometry of the newer model seems to be a lot more "criterium" than the original 'Gran Criterium'. The newer bike looks to be considerably faster handling and better suited for pursuit and close combat in corners. If so, perhaps there is no shame in recycling the name.
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