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Comment on The Mystique of Masi: From Vigorelli to Volumetrica by joe englert

joe englert — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:43:48 +0000

Love masis’ and Breaking Away is the best movie ever. I own a Lippy built Masi and love it. Same color as the breaking away bike. Bob Hovey is my hero and a real Masi expert. Was wondering about the decals on the breaking away masi arent like the ones i always see on gran crits….Were these just for the movie? I think the dt decals just say Masi and are very plain. Masi Forever

Comment on The Quiet Warrior: Cinelli Bikes and the History of Innovation by Robert Foster

Robert Foster — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:21:51 +0000

What type of freewheel bodies were used for the 1978 and 1979 freewheels? Which technology made the pedal rate of the 2nd highest gear[4th gear] the same as the lowest gear[1st gear] This technology was the best ever produced.

Comment on The Quiet Warrior: Cinelli Bikes and the History of Innovation by Robs Muir

Robs Muir — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:12:21 +0000

I have just completed a period-correct restoration of my 1970 Cinelli Super Corsa (type A), original silver with chromed lugs, original Campagnolo Nuovo Record Groupo, added Campy side-pull brakes in 1972, full Cinelli stem, handlebar, seat post, and headset. Sized by Spence Wolfe and ordered through the Cupertino bike shop. Delivered seven months later—November, 1970. SN 5153. My only concession to non-original parts is a modern chain and replaced the cracked Campy derailleur pulleys with Bullseye sealed bearing pulleys (manufactured in 1974, Burbank, CA.) Wide-flanged hubs, radial spokes on front wheel. Pleased to discover that I can buy modern tires (Continental Giro “28 inch”, 700×22). Vintage cotton-taped bars with twine finish and four coats of shellac—just like back in the old days. Rides like a dream, inspires dreams, and reminds me of past dreams. Such luxury…

Comment on The Quiet Warrior: Cinelli Bikes and the History of Innovation by Peter Treglown

Peter Treglown — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:12:47 +0000

I owned a Cinelli Ottomilano mountain bike from 1988 or 1989 which had columbus tubing and was equiped with shimano xt groupset, it did me well, even suffering a big dent to the top tube due to some klutz knocking a rock off a wall on to it…dartmoor!!! eventually i sold it in 1996 for £75.

Comment on Hobbs of Barbican: The Strength is in the Spine by Ian McLaren

Ian McLaren — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:40:55 +0000

I have just inherited a Hobbs bicycle. It needs some work but was wanting to check its age etc. Does anyone have a contact email that works for Mervyn Cook or others who may have taken over the Hobbs register?

Comment on The Mystique of Masi: From Vigorelli to Volumetrica by Robert Freeman

Robert Freeman — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:14:28 +0000

I bought a Masi Prestige from Alberto in 1982. You can see it here, as well as a pic of Alberto and myself and Ted Kirkbride at the Long Beach show in 1984 http://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157623082578895/ Alberto is a great guy and I enjoyed meeting him. At the time, we were a Masi dealer for High Country Imports/Masi USA and I had to deal with Randy Buckley, whom I can only describe as the part of the horse that goes through the gate last. I met him too in Long Beach, and when he took me away from Alberto to have a word with me about how he needed me to buy more of his Gran Corsas (yuck!) Alberto said to him something like “Siete piacevole lui. È il mio amico.” (You be nice to him, he is my friend.) Mike Neel was working for them at the time and translated for Alberto. We had ordered a batch of frames and bikes from Alberto before Randy Buckley got involved, and when he found out he called me up to read me the riot act. We eventually did get the bikes, and sold them all in 1984. With each one I gave away a bottle of Masi wine (no relation) with a hand lettered label. I sold my Prestige in the mid 90s but wish I hadn’t. Now I have 1972 Italian and 1974 Carlsbad Gran Criteriums. I have also acquired another Prestige frame that I am restoring and will equip with some NOS Super Record parts. They are all great bikes. I have to say the idea of a Chinese made Masi is quite revolting. Thanks for a great site.