Solid European brand, many like it had fairly narrow frame clearance and so would only run 23 or maybe 25mm tires, which is very much out of favor these days and thus the lower price. The photo though seems to have more burly tires on there. Can’t tell what the components are but if you’re in the market for a road bike, $300 seems legit assuming no frame damage, wheels in good shape, etc.
negativeyoda on
There’s a decent amount of classic Italian heritage associated with the name, but by the time this bike came around the trademark had gotten bought by Haro. It’s a solid, steel frame that’s mass produced (pretty well, I’d add) in Asia.
rangerbiscuit_08 on
Solid all around bike. 300 or so is fair value in most areas if it is ready to ride as is. Not a great deal, not a rip off.
The bike is a good bit heavier than it looks if I recall from the last time i worked on one. Steel frame.
The bike has a very classic look, but entry/near entry level components. That could be a positive or a negative depending on how you look at it. High reliability over weight-saving. Easy and cheap to replace cassette, chain, etc. Cantilever brakes are great for this type of bike. You can fit pretty wide 700c tires and unless you are doing anything competitive or extreme, cantis will be better suited for most uses than lower end disc brakes.
FerretFiend on
I bought a similar steel masi road bike back during covid for 300$. 2011 I think. It’s a very nice bike I like this one with the bigger tires
MathiusMcKenzie on
This is actually a 2009 Masi Speciale CX. It’s a very solid bike. Double butted chromoly. It is a little heavier than what you’d think it should be. I have a 2008 and it’s red ruby color, this is the 2009 in root beer. Exactly the same. In stock form, it probably weighs 24-25 pounds, around 11-ish kilograms. I am running 32 knobby all-terrain tires with plenty of room to spare. Maybe 38mm tires would fit without trouble. Rack and fender mounts. Kinda more of a jack of all trades style bike. The same frame was used for their “touring” and fixed gear bikes with different kit. Solid bike with a nice lugged steel fork.
Costco_Cowboy on
Good solid bike, gorgeous color, dated gearing.
I use it as an all surface / road bike. I have been running 38mm tires no problem, I found the fork to max out at ~40mm (tire dependent).
MikeoPlus on
This was the first frame I bought as a bike mechanic. I built mine up w campy 9sp cos that’s what I was able to scrounge up from friends, upgraded to 10sp later. Raced it for CX, rode many supported centuries, did mountain bike trails on it, used it as a bar bike, did loaded touring on it, and I truly wish I hadn’t sold it. The frame and fork were about this price new.
If it’s your size, buy it immediately. Do a million things with it. The color is Root Beer, btw.
qtilman on
I had one. Bought it new for $600. I loved it.
Fearless_Homework on
I wonder if Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles designed this bike when he was working there.
stegasauras69 on
I own that same frame (different year different color).
Bought it new. At the time I would compare it to buying a steel frame Kona / Salsa / Surly…
Mine has been thru a lot of changes; single speed, 1x, drops and clips, flat bars and flat pedals… It was a daily commuter for 5 years, now it’s my townie / beater.
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Masi were well regarded road bikes 20 year ago.
Solid European brand, many like it had fairly narrow frame clearance and so would only run 23 or maybe 25mm tires, which is very much out of favor these days and thus the lower price. The photo though seems to have more burly tires on there. Can’t tell what the components are but if you’re in the market for a road bike, $300 seems legit assuming no frame damage, wheels in good shape, etc.
There’s a decent amount of classic Italian heritage associated with the name, but by the time this bike came around the trademark had gotten bought by Haro. It’s a solid, steel frame that’s mass produced (pretty well, I’d add) in Asia.
Solid all around bike. 300 or so is fair value in most areas if it is ready to ride as is. Not a great deal, not a rip off.
The bike is a good bit heavier than it looks if I recall from the last time i worked on one. Steel frame.
The bike has a very classic look, but entry/near entry level components. That could be a positive or a negative depending on how you look at it. High reliability over weight-saving. Easy and cheap to replace cassette, chain, etc. Cantilever brakes are great for this type of bike. You can fit pretty wide 700c tires and unless you are doing anything competitive or extreme, cantis will be better suited for most uses than lower end disc brakes.
I bought a similar steel masi road bike back during covid for 300$. 2011 I think. It’s a very nice bike I like this one with the bigger tires
This is actually a 2009 Masi Speciale CX. It’s a very solid bike. Double butted chromoly. It is a little heavier than what you’d think it should be. I have a 2008 and it’s red ruby color, this is the 2009 in root beer. Exactly the same. In stock form, it probably weighs 24-25 pounds, around 11-ish kilograms. I am running 32 knobby all-terrain tires with plenty of room to spare. Maybe 38mm tires would fit without trouble. Rack and fender mounts. Kinda more of a jack of all trades style bike. The same frame was used for their “touring” and fixed gear bikes with different kit. Solid bike with a nice lugged steel fork.
Good solid bike, gorgeous color, dated gearing.
I use it as an all surface / road bike. I have been running 38mm tires no problem, I found the fork to max out at ~40mm (tire dependent).
This was the first frame I bought as a bike mechanic. I built mine up w campy 9sp cos that’s what I was able to scrounge up from friends, upgraded to 10sp later. Raced it for CX, rode many supported centuries, did mountain bike trails on it, used it as a bar bike, did loaded touring on it, and I truly wish I hadn’t sold it. The frame and fork were about this price new.
If it’s your size, buy it immediately. Do a million things with it. The color is Root Beer, btw.
I had one. Bought it new for $600. I loved it.
I wonder if Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles designed this bike when he was working there.
I own that same frame (different year different color).
Bought it new. At the time I would compare it to buying a steel frame Kona / Salsa / Surly…
Mine has been thru a lot of changes; single speed, 1x, drops and clips, flat bars and flat pedals… It was a daily commuter for 5 years, now it’s my townie / beater.