Mario,
The Gran Corsa was the lower line of framesets from Masi.
They were built in Italy, probably with Columbus SL, or in the larger sizes with a combination of SL and SP.
This model provided to the Russian team that raced with some success at the Tour De Trump, can't recall which year though...
JB is a good choice. If I recall correctly Masi had Joe do some Gran Corsas way back when.
Later, Jim Allen
Mario alberti wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> This is my first time e-mailing to this list, and I sure hope someone
> can shed some light on my new acquisition.
>
> Recently I purchased a 1986 Masi Gran Corsa. In my limited knowledge
> I thought all Masi's were the same: very good. I showed my my bicycle
> to a riding acquintance and his reaction was "oh its not a Gran
> Criterium!".
>
> Does anyone know the difference between thses two bikes? Is it the
> gruppo? the frameset? (mine states Columbus on the drop out) or is it
> the finnish/paint. Is there a way to upgrade the bicycle to Gran
> Criterium?
>
>
> If I do restore it, Joe Bell a neighbor of mine here in San Diego will
> repaint it. Also a new Campy grupo will be added.
>
> Thank you anyone who can help,
>
> Mario Alberti