In a message dated 12/1/03 9:55:07 AM Pacific Standard Time,
tsan7759142@comcast.net writes:
> Folks, are all 3V Masi bikes Volumetricas? Am I talking two different
> models here, and, if so, how do they vary and how may they be told apart? What
> were the years the 3V model (s?) were made? Are they all the very thin tubing
> of which I understand the Volumetrica was made?
> If this is really off our topic, please respond off line if you are
> uncomfortable with it.
> Thanks,
>
There were three different kinds of fairly thin tubing used on Volumetricas,
Excel, True Temper and another one I don't recall. The 3V stands for "3
Volumetrica" meaning 3 oversize (main) tubes, so yes, all 3Vs are Volumetricas. Each
different tubing required a different set of internal lugs as they were all
slightly different dimensions (wall thickness). I have seen a very recent one
that did not have the traditional, Masi style seat stay attachment, it was shot
in as a fast back, and personally I didn't care for it. Alberto is still
making them.
Classic content: Scott Davis in Minneapolis has Masi headbadges, made by the
original maker, but in chrome instead of brass. Perfect for making your 3V
more on topic!
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA