Mark, Bob, Masi-philes...
What was it about the end of the 70's that made Masi owners go out and pay good money to have braze-ons and paint added to their original Masi bikes! Arrrrgh!!
How ironic is it that these attempts to "modernize" these classic bikes back the 80's ended up reducing the "value" of the bikes to those who cherish original condition. At the very least, E-Richie's restorations work with the spirit of the material.
Would they remodel the Pantheon to modernize it ?
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Grant McLean Toronto, Canada
In a message dated 4/13/06 9:27:27 AM, Mark Poore writes:
>http://ebay.com/<blah> indexURL=0#ebayphotohosting
> This Masi has some questions that should be asked of the owner. >
Agreed. I was contacted about the bike and told the seller that it was Italian not American, which he added to the description.
But I also told him it was an 80's repaint (all-yellow DT decal) with added top tube guides, braze on shift levers, seat tube bottle bosses and a painted crown. I guess he chose not to add that info.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA