Re: [CR]Does my Masi Nuova Strada make this an on topic post?

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:41:18 -0800
From: "Jim Allen" <MotorRef@peoplepc.com>
To: Ryan Allen <ryanhallen@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Does my Masi Nuova Strada make this an on topic post?
References: <BAY102-F204EBD36E74E7F221EF7F4C9010@phx.gbl>
In-Reply-To:
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Ryan Allen wrote:
> I know that the Masi name was bought by Schwinn. I believe that my
> Masi Nuova Strada was produced just before this occured because it
> does not look at all like the one Schwinn produced. It was pretty
> cheap by bike standards. I think I paid 1,000

I didn't know that the MASI name was bought by Schwinn. Where did you come by that knowledge?
>
> The reason I'm asking on here is it says it was made in Italy. The
> bottom bracket is stamped Masi. The frame is black with fine metal
> flake in it. I got it around '99-'00 and I can not find any
> information this bike. Was it made by Masi Italy. Who made it? Was it
> subcontracted out? Basicly what is the story behind this bike?
> Built in Italy, but not be Alberto Masi. What's the serial number?
> Thaks for any information.
>
> Ryan Allen
> Chattanooga, TN
> Why do I think this is a troll?

Jim Allen
the CycleSmiths
Ranchita, CA 92066