My next bike
10-02-09 | 12:13 PM
#51
Comanche Racing
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
i LOVE that second one. I remember seeing it at Mellow Johnny's one day and completely falling in love w/ it. Since then, I have seen it around quite a bit and it has become a tad ordinary, but I just love the look of the raw frame. I say go w/ the second one, especially for that price. I would change out the tires and headset spacers so it isn't quite as matchy matchy, though...
10-02-09 | 12:20 PM
#52
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Cycling afficianado
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
The quintessential expression of an impulse buy... I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I guess it is akin to two pair of shoes that look the same but different colors?
Is there a problem with the Torelli? that's a great looking bike. If you get the Masi, you're going to have two bikes that look similar and serve pretty much the exact same role...
Wouldn't it make more sense to spend your savings on a more aggressive track bike, or maybe a decent carbon geared bike, or a skull-crushing 29er or something? I don't know why you'd need to have two new classy steel road bikes with similar geometry unless you've already got all the other potential needs filled.
Wouldn't it make more sense to spend your savings on a more aggressive track bike, or maybe a decent carbon geared bike, or a skull-crushing 29er or something? I don't know why you'd need to have two new classy steel road bikes with similar geometry unless you've already got all the other potential needs filled.
10-02-09 | 01:13 PM
#54
Banned.
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
https://www.spectrum-cycles.com/43.htm
Just a fashion accesory right?
And yes I am an engineer, I'm designing **** right now.
10-02-09 | 01:18 PM
#55
Oh, you know...
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From: DC
Bikes: '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer (Polo), S-Works E5 Team Festina (Chorus 11), Trek 2200 Bonded Carbon (Fixed), Trek 920 (7 speed IGH), Chesini Olimpiade SL (1x7)
I don't think it'd be as smart to just buy three pairs of tiger's and then have nothing to wear to to a job interview... know what I'm sayin'?
Obviously it's your money, just my two cents.
10-02-09 | 01:21 PM
#56
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
Hey TS sorry to **** all over your thread, but it feels so good to skool a 14 year old! Ungh!
Why does this need to be an impluse buy? chill a bit, think about it and be sure. You really don't want to buy something then regret it.
Why does this need to be an impluse buy? chill a bit, think about it and be sure. You really don't want to buy something then regret it.
10-02-09 | 01:36 PM
#57
hateful little monkey
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From: oakland, ca
Keep riding your fashion accesory of a bike, fruit. Maybe, just maybe you should look it up and see that i'm telling the truth or continue being a sarcastic little mouthy *****.
https://www.spectrum-cycles.com/43.htm
Just a fashion accesory right? And yes I am an engineer, I'm designing **** right now.
https://www.spectrum-cycles.com/43.htm
Just a fashion accesory right?
And yes I am an engineer, I'm designing **** right now.Fashion accessory!
Fruit!
You're really angry about this, aren't you?
Which of my bikes is the fashion accessory?
Congratulations on designing ****. Maybe you should set your sights higher.
10-02-09 | 01:47 PM
#58
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
Nice, can you cite any more references from builders of lugged frames stating that lugged frames are the best? You haven't posted any rivendell links yet!
Fashion accessory!
Fruit!
You're really angry about this, aren't you?
Which of my bikes is the fashion accessory?
Congratulations on designing ****. Maybe you should set your sights higher.
Fashion accessory!
Fruit!
You're really angry about this, aren't you?
Which of my bikes is the fashion accessory?
Congratulations on designing ****. Maybe you should set your sights higher.
Well dude consider it a lesson in frame design, know you know lugs aren't just a fashion accessory. It would be nice if you stopped spreading that misinformation, and mocking "newbs" for liking because "it's lugged, that's why". yeah every custom frame builder uses lugs cause they look pretty...
seriously? you seriously believe that? oh man, lol
10-02-09 | 01:58 PM
#60
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From: Winnipeg
Bikes: Fiori Fixie powder blue w/ granny bars
ah Jim-bob, epic fail of a come back. the "out of context quote", not very effective in an argument. you do realize you're trying to mock me, for the same thing I'm mocking you for, and in reality mocking your own stance? oh you don't do you?
Okay, peace out I'm walking away. this isn't fair to you, you're over your head. sorry man
Remember Lugged frames stronger than welded frames (not butted, see you taught me something too).
Okay, peace out I'm walking away. this isn't fair to you, you're over your head. sorry man
Remember Lugged frames stronger than welded frames (not butted, see you taught me something too).
10-02-09 | 05:23 PM
#61
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
I don't know, guys, this bike is a pimp-mobile. I looks like it was produced on a new TV show called "pimp my bike". If I get it, I'm going to have to get some fake gold jewelry and some pimp cycle gear. I'll look into that and report back. If youse guys see some, post up for me, willya?
Last edited by keesue; 10-02-09 at 05:29 PM.
10-02-09 | 05:36 PM
#64
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
First upgrades:
Since pimpin' is night work
and just gots ta have a cushy seat for that 'sho-nuff fa-real' pimped out look
Since pimpin' is night work
and just gots ta have a cushy seat for that 'sho-nuff fa-real' pimped out look
Last edited by keesue; 10-02-09 at 05:40 PM.
10-02-09 | 05:45 PM
#65
Oh, you know...
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From: DC
Bikes: '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer (Polo), S-Works E5 Team Festina (Chorus 11), Trek 2200 Bonded Carbon (Fixed), Trek 920 (7 speed IGH), Chesini Olimpiade SL (1x7)
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Yo dawg i herd u like bikes so we put a bike in your bike so you can bike while you bike
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Yo dawg i herd u like bikes so we put a bike in your bike so you can bike while you bike
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10-02-09 | 05:46 PM
#66
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
10-02-09 | 06:01 PM
#67
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I am sure the Torelli rides a lot better than the Masi, stick with that.
The Masi is really funny though, I can't believe it is so heavy....and that so many people like it. I guess it is like the Emporer's new clothes...
The Masi is really funny though, I can't believe it is so heavy....and that so many people like it. I guess it is like the Emporer's new clothes...
10-02-09 | 06:06 PM
#68
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
Yeah, it does ride nicely...smooth as silk. I was serious about the Masi but it has been waning. I still like it though. It has that 'look'. Oh, well... Like one of the other posters said, I can probably do better with a real track bike, but damnit, that Masi looks good!
Last edited by keesue; 10-02-09 at 06:09 PM.
10-02-09 | 06:27 PM
#69
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
10-02-09 | 07:20 PM
#72
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
Is it a fake? I was told it was a Masi with a Taiwan built frame. Well, in that case, the Torelli is a fake too. Bill designed it but the frame is made in Taiwan too. Jeez... They are still a Masi and Torelli cuz they have their name on it. Heck, the carbon bike frames are built in China for the majors. They design them and farm the manufacturing out. I dunno...
Last edited by keesue; 10-02-09 at 07:24 PM.
10-02-09 | 07:37 PM
#73
Gay Israel
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From: Midtown Detroit
Bikes: '83 Bianchi Nuovo Racing, '89 Bianchi Sport SX
It's not fake in of that Haro legally acquired the rights to the name. But these Haro made Masis' have nothing in common with the masterpieces created in Italy and California save the name.
10-02-09 | 07:41 PM
#74
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: 2002 Lemond Zurich, 2003 F600 Cannondale, 2003 Specialized Enduro, 2008 Torelli SS/FG
Ah! Ok, I didn't know that, thanks. At least the Torelli was designed by Bill of Torelli. Jeez, I had no idea that Haro owned Masi. Not sure how I feel about that. This is getting complicated.
10-02-09 | 10:15 PM
#75
vice campaign
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: SF
Bikes: 1980's Melton track
why the **** would you let a forum decide how you're going to spend your money....? why don't you get something that you like and let the aesthetic nazis do their own damn thing? i am blown away at your ability to be persueded by someone else's irrelevant opinion.... but then again, that's just my opinion 
have fun on whatever you end up with.
have fun on whatever you end up with.