Charles Andrews wrote:
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> Masi Specials and GCs up to 1975 or so (I'm not sure when the geometry
> changed, but it was certainly different by 1980 or so), all have slack angles
> (compared to 80s and current frames) and have a very plush ride. Steering is
> a bit slow due to the geometry of the front end. As Brian Baylis has noted
> more than once, early 70s Colnagos have a more refined geometry, and handle
> better than a Masi GC, all other things being equal (that is, steering is a
> little quicker, but not too quick, and my sense, after riding lots of both, is
> the the Colnago has a more refined feel in general..although Masis are very
> nice, if you like that kind of thing...)
>
> The plushiest bike I have right now is a 60s Pogliaghi that's slightly too big
> for me. On a rail on fast descents; good climber; a nice, old-fashioned-type
> ride. Of course, that Folgore recently on ebay is a *real* old-fashioned
> ride!
As the Great Man said, "One man's ceiling is another man's floor." --e-RICHIE
The ride quality prized by one guy may be the antithesis of what another is looking for.
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal
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