Hi everyone! I just acquired a Masi Nuova Strada this weekend but I'm running into so many issues trying to find out where the bike was actually made. Masi built bikes in Italy, then California and then obviously offshored the production. I'm just trying to get a better idea on my new project bike.

It was sold to me as a 1983 Nuova Strada. It's red with Edco Competition components, Speedy Modolo brakes and a Fiamme Hard Silver wheelset. This bike is said to celebrate the US-Italian Partnership (as the stickers reflect this). I cannot locate the serial number on this bike. The bottom bracket only indicates the size of the frame, that is 56R.

I would like to know the true origins of this bike like year and where it was built. I've searched the web pretty extensively but I wasn't able to find anything conclusive. Attached is a pic of the bike. Any help would be most appreciated. The cutouts are nice, the components are pretty slick. It does need a new saddle, some pedals and some serious polishing. I hope to be riding this one soon.

Thanks!