Hi all. Those of us on the CR list are a self selected group, united, despite controversies and differing sensibilities, by an appreciation [one might say love] for the bicycle. Not everyone has this or can even aquire it; philistines abound. But occasionally you'll get the appreciative "cool bike" from a young fixed gear type who knows little of the history or traditions we are so passionate about. That's enough to remind us that what we value is real and transcends age and experience. The bicycle is the most humane of machines and our own humanity is enhanced by our close association w/ it. I haven't seen the Masi in question, but i'm guessing it's way cool. Billy Ketchum; Chicago, IL; USA.