Re: [CR]Masi - The plot deepens

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Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:03:37 -0400
From: "David G. White" <whiteknight@adelphia.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Masi - The plot deepens
References: <cab.ffa56.3257b47d@aol.com>
In-Reply-To:


What's with the fork crown? Ever seen a Masi crown like this one?

http://www.thebikestand.com/Pa050002.jpg

David

David G. White Burlington, VT

LouDeeter@aol.com wrote:
>
>The puzzling piece of this puzzle is that Steve Willis says that his mystery
>"Masi" has English threading in the bb. My conclusion is that it is NOT a
>Masi, only because of that one piece of evidence. If someone has seen a Masi
>with English bb threading, then I'll defer to their story. Lou Deeter,
>Orlando FL
>
>
>
>In a message dated 10/6/2006 8:53:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>tr4play@cox.net writes:
>
>Steve,
>
>I'm presuming this is indeed on topic due to it's lugged construction....
>
>It is definitely a real Masi. I know because I have one exactly the same as
>what you provided pictures of. Mine was bought NOS and imported through
>Torelli and is from the mid-late 90's vintage. Mine was originally painted by
>CR list member and Masi painter Jim Allen (I think that's his name) and a few
>years back I provided the serial number and he was able to identify for me
>the date and color he painted it. I use mine as my daily rider this year and
>as my winter roller bike. Very stiff frame. Mine is equipped with off topic
>Campagnolo 2003 Chorus components. I'm traveling right now but if a pic or
>two of mine would be helpful let me know and 'I'll snap a few once I get back
>home this weekend.
>
>Eric Elman
>Somers, CT USA
>
>---- Ken Freeman <freesound@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>> It certainly isn't of the same classic style as the '70s and '80s frames
>>that are on the CR site and elsewhere. I have a 1980, and it is very
>>different in the lugs, seatstay caps, and fork. I suspect it's been
>>rebadged, or it's much more recent than I would know about.
>>
>>Ken Freeman
>>Ann Arbor, MI USA
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org
>> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Steven Willis
>>Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 9:35 AM
>>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>>Subject: [CR]Masi
>>
>>A customer brought this Masi in last night he got off ebay to build up.
>> But, it does not look like a Masi to me. Can anybody tell me if it is or
>>
>>
>did
>
>
>>someone just badge it that way. Thanks
>>
>> http://www.thebikestand.com/Pa050001.jpg
>> http://www.thebikestand.com/Pa050002.jpg
>> http://www.thebikestand.com/Pa050003.jpg
>> http://www.thebikestand.com/Pa050004.jpg
>>
>>
>>
>> Steven Willis
>>The Bike Stand
>>1778 East Second Street
>> Scotch Plains NJ 07076
>>908-322-3330
>> http://www.thebikestand.com