Full disclosure: I own the Speciale.

I think all the negative comments on the Masi's looks have to do with a terrible stock photo. I've taken out a spacer, flipped the stem, dipped the handlebars, and stuck a racing saddle on there and the bike looks positively mean. Yes, the fork looks ******** in the stock photo, but it's much better in person. Proof of the pudding is that I get a fair bit of toe overlap on my clipless with the cleats pushed all the way forward (bringing my foot all the way back).

People love this bike, strangers and bike shop employees both comment on it all the time.

Now, my question: where you getting one for $400, and how many people hating on the Speciale have actually seen it in person up close and, god forbid, taken a spin on one?