And the winner is....

We’re just about caught up. I had been thinking for sometime that my wife really needed a new bike. So I began my search. I went into this without any preconceived ideas on what to buy. I wanted the best bike, with the right component mix and at the right price. I looked at Cannondale, Trek, Giant, Lemond, Specialized, Litespeed and Felt. I liked certain things about each. But during a recent trip to Nashville's Gran Fondo Bicycles, I found exactly what I was looking for. So, for Christmas 2004, I purchased my wife a Masi Gran Corsa and a Masi Speciale Carbon for myself. We sold the red bike, now she has a “white” bike. But I think she understands that the Masi is a great bike with a ton of history. As for me, I am quite enamored with my Speciale Carbon. Cycling has become even more fun now. My wife and I ride together more. I believe the Masi brand has exceptional quality, great looks and easily has received most favored status.

I still read and dote over ever picture in the bike catalogs. My 2004 Masi catalog is dog eared. Thankfully I am on the mailing list for about five or six catalog companies. Those once a month catalogs feed my bike obsession when not out riding.

I consider my Masi Speciale Carbon as my primary bike, although I still train on the QR. It’s an awesome shiny, high gloss, black Dedacciai steel/carbon frame. I never thought I’d ride another steel bike. Hence the blog name.

I have also developed a wish list for other bikes.

1. Masi fixed gear bike( available in 2006, hopefully)
2. Masi classic steel made using handcrafted lugs.
3. Masi TT/Triathlon (sometime in the future)
4. Masi 3VS scandium racing frame…it would be a build project.

As any one who’s married knows, being allowed to purchase four more bikes would take some fancy talking. That’s why we have wish lists.