Hi,
I just bought a MASI speciale uno (2011) for $500.00 . I really liked the look, but loved the test ride. My question is would it be possible to get the bike under 20lb? and could it be done for $400.00 - $500.00 ? My commute to school is pretty much all up hill and Austin has a lot of climbs downtown. This is my first bike so I am still getting used to some of the bike language. I was told the wheel set was a good place to start, maybe the fork? Any help would be awesome.

Bicycle Type Track
MSRP (new) Unspecified
Weight 22.6 lbs
Sizes 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Colors SG Ano White
Item ID 22322

Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material CroMo
Fork Brand & Model Masi straight leg
Fork Material Cromo, aero crown
Rear Shock Not applicable

Components
Component Group Track Mix
Brakeset Tektro 510 A alloy dual pivot brakes, Tektro HAL89A levers
Shift Levers Not applicable
Front Derailleur Not applicable
Rear Derailleur Not applicable
Crankset Lasco Alloy, 46t teeth
Pedals Wellgo plastic platform
Bottom Bracket FSA square taper
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain KMC Z410H
Seatpost Masi Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle Brev. M Embossed
Handlebar Brev. M alloy 30mm rise
Handlebar Extensions Unspecified
Handlebar Stem Masi 3-D Forged
Headset Ritchey Logic LB

Wheels
Hubs Unspecified
Rims Weinmann LP18, 32-hole
Tires 700 x 28c Brev. M Slittata
Spoke Brand Butted
Spoke Nipples Unspecified

You can replace the wheels, but maybe hold off and save your money. You may do better by switching to an easier gear, making sure the hubs are adjusted correctly, and ultimately loosing weight yourself.

Remove the brakes,Carbon fork,200 gram tires,carbon seat post,lighter saddle,lighter bars/stem. That should be around 400 bucks and 18 pounds.

That's most likely more than $400.

Personally, if I had only one bike in Austin, I'd get one with gears.

obviously yes. is it worth it? obviously no.

Ebay is our friend.

A carbon fork and lower profile Kinlins to road + low profile track hub with double butted spokes will probably be my plan of action, and that can all be done for less than $500 easy.

kinlin wheelset plus carbon fork would be the smartest bet and still 250 at best and still not very necessary.

maybe a dumb question but why did you buy a fixie/ss if you have alot of hills??

+1. If you live in a hilly area 2 or even 3 pounds won't do **** compared to a geared bike. Craigslist time.

Thanks, I will try all of those things except loosing weight. I am 5'6 and 140 pounds and less and I wont be able to play soccer without getting thrown off the ball.

Looking back on it I think a geared bike would have been a better choice, but I still really like this bike. I am going to change out the wheel set and get a carbon fork next.

Just ride your bike man. I don't know how bad Austin is, but are you really going to notice 2 lbs? You'll definitely notice the $500 you're going to spend to lose them.

Good point, probably won't notice until I'm going uphill with my backpack. I just got the bike so once I ride it more I'll have a better idea of whether or not the 3 lbs will matter. Thanks a lot for the input

Can anyone link me to a good example of a light weight wheel set?

https://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
but sresely, save your money and don't get a carbon fork.

fixed.

You really would've been better off spending $900-$1000 on a bike initially than sticking 4-500 on a 500 bike. Your money would've gone a lot further that way.

^^ that being said, don't waste any more on the Masi

What will you gain by getting it under 20 pounds?

mucho el streeto credo.

How much (ball park estimate) weight would be saved by going from a steel fork to a carbon fork? My bike currently sits at 21 lbs and I'm lacking street cred.

Depends on the fork. The i806tr full carbon fork on my Leader is 1.5 lbs lighter than the steel fork on my Kilo WT, which is very heavy. My guess is that on average you could save about a pound.

Which may or not be worth 300 bucks.