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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,022
Posted By Masiguy

Odd- don't know where that spec list is coming...

Odd- don't know where that spec list is coming from because we use the Tiagra shifter. I'll have to get the website corrected.

All three are decent bikes for the money. I have my bias... but we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By Masiguy

Yep! That guy should be pulled from his car and...

Yep! That guy should be pulled from his car and beaten to death! What an a-hole he is.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Masiguy

We've been all over the place and nowhere at the...

We've been all over the place and nowhere at the same time...

It's been a very busy time. The show from Vegas was awesome, but I haven't "seen" the video yet- did I have anything in my teeth?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Masiguy

At the risk of getting flamed out (again) and...

At the risk of getting flamed out (again) and receiving more pseudo death threats... I'll offer my thoughts;

The Speciale Fixed was designed as a "best of both worlds" blend of a track bike and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,272
Posted By Masiguy

All- thanks for the comments and feedback. Here...

All- thanks for the comments and feedback. Here are some answers to comments;

The single bolt stem is actually way stiff. I use one on my track sprint bike actually- that way I can adjust bar...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-07, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,927
Posted By Masiguy

Folks- Thanks for all the comments on the bike....

Folks- Thanks for all the comments on the bike. It's a beauty... but I'm a TAD biased...

Ok- the fenders are made for us and they will have the Masi headbadge laser etched on the front and rear. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-07, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,004
Posted By Masiguy

Chuck is one of my favorite people ever in the...

Chuck is one of my favorite people ever in the bike business- a great guy with a great wife and super cute daughter. You're in good hands with Chuck- that's a given.

Glad to have you in the posse....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-08-07, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,004
Posted By Masiguy

The Kona bikes are cool too, so I'm in good...

The Kona bikes are cool too, so I'm in good company here.

The CXR is quite a capable road bike. It has a high BB for obstacle clearance, so the weight balance is a little different that way, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,004
Posted By Masiguy

First, thanks dirtyphotons for the compliment......

First, thanks dirtyphotons for the compliment... I actually AM a nice guy... I promise.

Ok, the CXR is a very capable race bike and is designed with a high bottom bracket for clearing obstacles....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,542
Posted By Masiguy

Nah, the head angle is a moderate 72 at the...

Nah, the head angle is a moderate 72 at the smallest and 74 on the largest size bike. But you were close with the 54... oh, no... wait... you weren't close.

You could ride a conversion. I have an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,207
Posted By Masiguy

It's a good bike and a great value for the money....

It's a good bike and a great value for the money. I run the company, so I am biased, but it is a good value.

The frame has a shorter top tube and longer wheelbase for a less aggressive feel and a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,542
Posted By Masiguy

The last of the Masi frames we produced in Italy...

The last of the Masi frames we produced in Italy were in 2004. The cost was far too high at the small numbers we produce. The quality of the Taiwan made frames is on par with anybody out there- in my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-07, 11:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,542
Posted By Masiguy

Again, I ask you- how and why? What is the...

Again, I ask you- how and why? What is the problem with the bikes for you? Outside of the shim, that is. Again, we went with that set up so that we could use a thin wall, oversize tube that has a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,289
Posted By Masiguy

Only sometimes... the rest of the time it's...

Only sometimes... the rest of the time it's connected to spam bots. At least that is the impression my inbox is getting.

Thanks for the laugh.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-07, 09:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,289
Posted By Masiguy

Megatron- Seriously dude, if you're having that...

Megatron- Seriously dude, if you're having that many problems, having issues at all, why aren't you calling me or emailing me? If there's a problem- I wanna know... seriously. I don't run the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,811
Posted By Masiguy

Sorry I'm late to the party again- been busy...

Sorry I'm late to the party again- been busy trying to find the next urban-hipster fad to exploit...

Ok, on to the questions/ comments...
Alonso22- it's great for beginners, depending on what you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-07, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,811
Posted By Masiguy

Sorry I'm late to the party again- been busy...

Sorry I'm late to the party again- been busy trying to find the next urban-hipster fad to exploit...

Ok, on to the questions/ comments...
Alonso22- it's great for beginners, depending on what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-07, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,533
Posted By Masiguy

I don't see it as a "dumbing down" as much as a...

I don't see it as a "dumbing down" as much as a fact of reality. A well made frame paired up with the right fork spec (rake) will ride extremely well. There's no reason to assume that a boxed bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,533
Posted By Masiguy

It's such a sweet frame... man. The new model is...

It's such a sweet frame... man. The new model is even better than last year with a monocoque front and lugged rear... damned nice frame.

Anyway, we are looking at some time in February. Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,533
Posted By Masiguy

That paint issue predates my employment here, so...

That paint issue predates my employment here, so I can't say I know anything about that. Normally the Taiwanese paint is phenomenal. The people we work with have a facility that looks like a hospital...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-07, 04:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,706
Posted By Masiguy

The Coltello frame and fork is $760-ish,...

The Coltello frame and fork is $760-ish, depending on the dealer.

In all honesty, the thing absolutely kicks ass! I've ridden a lot of nice track frames and this thing rides great. Sure, it's no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,706
Posted By Masiguy

Sorry again for the delay here, just been crazy...

Sorry again for the delay here, just been crazy busy here- which hopefully means I get to keep this job.

Let's see, where to start?

The bike geometries- it falls between traditional road and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,533
Posted By Masiguy

Hey all, sorry for the delay in coming to the...

Hey all, sorry for the delay in coming to the party here- it's been a nutty week and I had all kinds of trouble trying to log in here for some reason. The forums were too busy and other stuff... oh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-06, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,826
Posted By Masiguy

According to Ted Kirkbride, who was in charge at...

According to Ted Kirkbride, who was in charge at Masi in those days;

"Tim;
I do not know of any track bikes made by Mario. The only track frames made when Mario was working for Masi were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-06, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,826
Posted By Masiguy

That would rock if it was a Confente; I'd be...

That would rock if it was a Confente; I'd be willing to have my height surgically altered for that.

Yes, everything tastes better from a Masi espresso cup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-06, 01:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,826
Posted By Masiguy

That's an amazing bike. Makes me wish I was...

That's an amazing bike. Makes me wish I was shorter and had the money. Really nice. Just from looking at it, w/o a serial number to see, I'd guess it isn't a Confente built bike. Ted K might know, so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-06, 12:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

That would either be a vintage frame (most...

That would either be a vintage frame (most likely) or a new/ newer frame from Alberto Masi (Faliero's son) in Milan.

Tim
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-06, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Masiguy

Yes, there were some frames from that time period...

Yes, there were some frames from that time period that experienced cracks in the frame at the crimp in the stay. Since then, as mentioned above, we changed the way the stays were formed and the crimp...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Thanks for the support folks- it should go...

Thanks for the support folks- it should go without saying that I really appreciate it, but I'll just go ahead and say that I really do appreciate it.

The bike will be in shops late November and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Well, as it happens, the bike is selling so well,...

Well, as it happens, the bike is selling so well, that we just might have to do a second color so that the market is swamped with too many bikes in the same color.

You just never know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-06, 11:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Well... because it's better? It's a Masi? I like...

Well... because it's better? It's a Masi? I like it more?

Ok, ok, ok... that won't work. It's built around a racing geometry designed specifically for cross. It has a higher BB and geometries that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 72,459
Posted By Masiguy

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/Ma...

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/Masi/Rex_Geb/MASI_RexG_1.jpg

THAT is the very reproduction I want to make next! That is one of the single most beautiful bikes ever- regardless of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 72,459
Posted By Masiguy

That makes my heart skip! Dang!

That makes my heart skip! Dang!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-06, 11:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

That's a great older frame. Not many of them were...

That's a great older frame. Not many of them were made, but they were done here in Carlsbad by Ted Kirkbride and the crew. He made some incredible stuff. I'm thrilled I get to talk to him from time...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

I agree... thanks. Tim

I agree... thanks.

Tim
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 03:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

http://masiguy.blogspot.com/2006/08/im-back-and-je...

http://masiguy.blogspot.com/2006/08/im-back-and-jetlagged.html

This link has a bigger picture of the bike. It rocks. You'll love it. I promise... for what that's worth.

Thanks again for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Argh... why am I so incapable of posting pictures...

Argh... why am I so incapable of posting pictures here? Am I really that stupid? (Please nobody answer that.)

I'll try to figure this out and keep trying... if nothing else just go to my blog and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Ok, I posted the photo link several times and it...

Ok, I posted the photo link several times and it didn't work, so try this instead;
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2417/901/1600/07_CXR_Black_3Q.3.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 02:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

It was great meeting you and talking at the show-...

It was great meeting you and talking at the show- I truly appreciate your support and generous comments here and at the show. Thanks- sincerely.

Ok, the CXR will be a frameset and complete bike;...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

I agree with you. I thought, and so did the...

I agree with you. I thought, and so did the survey group, that the graphic package was a nice marriage of retro and modern. I personally love the red metal flake paint- which looks smokin' hot under...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

No sweat folks... that's why I'm here. I admit...

No sweat folks... that's why I'm here. I admit that sometimes it takes me a long time to get back to all the comments here, just because I'm a one man show. Still, I try to be here as often as I can....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-06, 11:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,985
Posted By Masiguy

Wow. Well, I can't say I didn't try... Ok,...

Wow. Well, I can't say I didn't try...

Ok, here's the scoop on both the frame and bike;
The bike is designed to fit the current market, which happens to largely be in the range of riding around...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,917
Posted By Masiguy

Hey guys/ gals (it could happen), Acorn-...

Hey guys/ gals (it could happen),

Acorn- The number one reason for no Campy spec is this- we haven't been able to sell it in the past because it ends up costing us so much more. The Euro...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,917
Posted By Masiguy

Hey folks, sorry I've been out of the loop here....

Hey folks, sorry I've been out of the loop here. Infrequent visitor here has become the problem with all that is going on with my travels, sales meetings, tradeshows, etc. Sorry I haven't been able...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 758
Posted By Masiguy

Congratulations on the bike purchase and gift....

Congratulations on the bike purchase and gift. How cool that you both go out and get bikes for each other... that really rocks.

I would have commented sooner but was trapped in sales meetings all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By Masiguy

DUDE! Oh that is such the score... man, my palms...

DUDE! Oh that is such the score... man, my palms are getting sweaty...

'84? Well, the Concor would be great, Rolls would be great (especially with the brass/copper accents) or an old Turbo....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By Masiguy

I'm always available to answer questions;...

I'm always available to answer questions; tjackson@masibikes.com

The Alare is a great entry-level bike, but the race level bikes are much, much different- longer top tubes, different angles,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-06, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,196
Posted By Masiguy

In my humble opinion, and I am admittedly biased...

In my humble opinion, and I am admittedly biased because I have known him for years, Baylis is THE MAN. Sascha White from Vanilla is rapidly becoming my new favorite. The guy is insane with what he...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-06, 06:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,196
Posted By Masiguy

Brian makes the most beautiful frames I've ever...

Brian makes the most beautiful frames I've ever seen. He's a great guy too. Hand him a beer and a cigar and you can get him to tell you all the secrets to frame building. I've had a few great...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-06, 06:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,540
Posted By Masiguy

I think they are planning to do reports. I am...

I think they are planning to do reports. I am planning to post their reports on the blog and also on the corporate Masi site under the Team News section. They are funny guys, so the reports will be...
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