Masi Spediale Fixed in Merckx orange!
04-04-07, 03:42 AM
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Masi Spediale Fixed in Merckx orange!
Is this a decent track bike? Looks great!
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04-04-07, 04:22 AM
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I just got mine last week, it's my first fixed so I don't really have anything to compare it too. I love it so far though, the gearing is a little steep as is (something I've seen other owners mention as well) I picked mine up barely used for ~400 and feel like it was an excellent deal. From what I have read Masi isn't really the same company it used to be though, in that it is now owned by Haro and make their frames in Taiwan just like everyone else.
04-04-07, 04:26 AM
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Judging from most of this thread very few people on here have ridden it but most seem to hate it anyway.
04-04-07, 06:12 AM
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People always have to find something to hate. I think it's a good bike for the money.
04-04-07, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SingleSpeeDemon
People always have to find something to hate. I think it's a good bike for the money.
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04-04-07, 07:55 AM
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It's not Merckx orange, it's Dukes of Hazzard orange. I like it, though.
04-04-07, 09:48 AM
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I bought one just under two weeks ago. I think it has good geometry for street riding and agree the gear-inches are too steep for traffic filled streets. I've been mashing at 48*15 until I find the right price on a new chainring and/or cog. I like this bike a lot. My only fear is my LBS will sell a bunch and there will be a crew of orange bikes cruising around. For now, I've got the only one I've seen and everyday folks positively comment on it a lot.
Also, I'll say in my 56cm size the top tube looks pretty darn horizontal. Sure, it's sloping a slight bit when you bust out a protractor, but it would never be mistaken for a compact geo road bike. It's nice being able to use tops, hoods, and drops comfortably on the street.
I plan on posting a pictures and a review in the next week. Out of town this weekend, but I'll get something together. Promise.
Also, I'll say in my 56cm size the top tube looks pretty darn horizontal. Sure, it's sloping a slight bit when you bust out a protractor, but it would never be mistaken for a compact geo road bike. It's nice being able to use tops, hoods, and drops comfortably on the street.
I plan on posting a pictures and a review in the next week. Out of town this weekend, but I'll get something together. Promise.
04-04-07, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by streetlightpoet
make their frames in Taiwan just like everyone else.
Everyone else? Of the 6 bikes inside my household right now, none were made in taiwan...
04-04-07, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jacobpriest
Everyone else? Of the 6 bikes inside my household right now, none were made in taiwan...
04-04-07, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jacobpriest
Everyone else? Of the 6 bikes inside my household right now, none were made in taiwan...
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Originally Posted by jacobpriest
Everyone else? Of the 6 bikes inside my household right now, none were made in taiwan...
04-08-07, 09:21 PM
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I wonder if the large sizes have a sloping tt?
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04-08-07, 09:33 PM
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Just get a Pista already.
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I saw one on the street today and I thought it looked pretty nice.
04-09-07, 02:47 AM
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does not really look like a track bike at all
04-09-07, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SingleSpeeDemon
People always have to find something to hate. I think it's a good bike for the money.
Me on the other hand just enjoy life.
Enjoying the good life,
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There are a couple floating around DC/NOVA, I almost picked one up for a daily beater from a bike shop I used to work at (well under the $700 suggested retail), but found a Jamis cyclocross for super cheap to convert. I liked riding it, it felt stable and had a comfortable riding position.
