tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30060188676884522292024-03-14T08:51:14.383-07:00MASIBLOGUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-69381215716192946592009-11-20T11:42:00.000-08:002009-11-20T11:49:03.415-08:00Masi Speciale CX loveWe received this really cool photo and short note this morning in our email this morning from Masi owner Shane Farthing;
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mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote>Here's my Masi CX fully loaded, on a ride from the Pittsburgh suburbs to DC on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail. The bike carried the load and road like a dream for all 385 miles of trail.</blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItc98WN5I200cbNr91GDqQ2eFvOn5xqaw0ARhIqBG2kOsfwUg4b-D-YAgW-FdI-MiHHseKn7e01QA2P2ECyfdMH4SYybPONZObEWpEg-R_r63MnSx1y0rRGk7Bg0V0fTJxLLGfPO8nos/s1600/Shane+Farthing.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItc98WN5I200cbNr91GDqQ2eFvOn5xqaw0ARhIqBG2kOsfwUg4b-D-YAgW-FdI-MiHHseKn7e01QA2P2ECyfdMH4SYybPONZObEWpEg-R_r63MnSx1y0rRGk7Bg0V0fTJxLLGfPO8nos/s200/Shane+Farthing.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406274156360548914" border="0" /></a></p>
<br />Shane, we're super happy you're as happy with your Speciale CX as we are about making them- it's a great bike and one that has built a great reputation out on the road (and trail).
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<br />Thanks for sharing with us- we love hearing from happy owners, so keep'em coming!
<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-47884371040269433132009-11-18T20:52:00.000-08:002009-11-18T21:19:55.698-08:00Small is the new big?Well, been talking about it for months and months now, but the first production samples of the new Mini-Velo series of bikes is finally here. We're still not sure what kind of release date these bikes might see- if any- but we're certainly looking to see why these bikes are so "huge in Japan".<br /><br />The Mini-Velo is a very popular category of bike in Asia, and not just because the population is often times less tall than in North America and some other regions. The Mini-Velo is a popular option to folding bikes in tight urban environments. The smaller wheels create a smaller bike, but without compromising ride quality. The bikes are easier to get on and off of trains and subways, or in and out of small apartments, offices, elevators or up and down stairwells. They aren't as compact as a folding bike, but the ride quality is more like a rigid framed bike.<br /><br />Here in the US and other densely populated areas, the Mini-Velos are beginning to catch on in markets not previously used to them. Many parts of Europe are now seeing a growing interest in the bikes as well. Does this mean that your local Masi retailer will soon have a fleet of Masi Mini-Velo bikes? Well, not yet... but possibly in the near future. If you're desperate for one now, all you need to do is fly to Japan, Korea or Taiwan where the bikes are already being sold. It's a little expensive, sure, but then you can be ahead of all the other cool kids in class!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbYm3Sfqz8J2vb3svriLNVytYX1m1brzOGXXUuHzErnSGljpoi_JWUP0AW2nQXae_tU3AcEMqDXoL2U47k5GlK9zM-6UqbOuj7WaQMydql6i_7Ikj9XeWemdt-fKIHK8Yy5qgKv_hsGw/s1600/Mini+Proto+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbYm3Sfqz8J2vb3svriLNVytYX1m1brzOGXXUuHzErnSGljpoi_JWUP0AW2nQXae_tU3AcEMqDXoL2U47k5GlK9zM-6UqbOuj7WaQMydql6i_7Ikj9XeWemdt-fKIHK8Yy5qgKv_hsGw/s200/Mini+Proto+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405678089830657890" border="0" /></a><br />My own new test rig- it's gonna be far from "stock" soon enough! I'm gonna give it a shot as a polo bike- seems there is a growing interest in the Mini-Velo bikes for polo. The very quick handling, short turning radius and lower center of gravity appeal to many players. So I'm gonna give it a whack and see what happens.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEK7GlMEBA6ntCUfTKTgdbP_NnmVrPqyfHZYM6lYtKQh3D-RCH7cPZprWIeaviNjzMRodzp1odPaZBFEriBd72vhv4rUrlbvj_0so5hDL4EuzHrC9-MVCf2kn_0bsEKaK67IUAjVAW00/s1600/Mini+Proto+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEK7GlMEBA6ntCUfTKTgdbP_NnmVrPqyfHZYM6lYtKQh3D-RCH7cPZprWIeaviNjzMRodzp1odPaZBFEriBd72vhv4rUrlbvj_0so5hDL4EuzHrC9-MVCf2kn_0bsEKaK67IUAjVAW00/s200/Mini+Proto+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405678120118880850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMXqSUV9UmzzSs805qFjSTO1W_FXZT-8_DdIreYaCZluPGnrJfu6oH6ILTzyUnoPXUwkN2oPrS8iNV3AxHsDc6uIoU7VvBvJSBji4Lm1054MzzZnCwca2j3tbRBMkOzNHPhyluQ3n8fM/s1600/Mini+Proto+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMXqSUV9UmzzSs805qFjSTO1W_FXZT-8_DdIreYaCZluPGnrJfu6oH6ILTzyUnoPXUwkN2oPrS8iNV3AxHsDc6uIoU7VvBvJSBji4Lm1054MzzZnCwca2j3tbRBMkOzNHPhyluQ3n8fM/s200/Mini+Proto+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405678114333510610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLnj1ZYr-knAy6QMa9YHNyrFLlbOdR1KMaWBpHBBbHXaLW6MepphARrFFYmYi4pITT9VCwMbRtRYsd1NRqwBTSqnVnCrIHoYqnbjHfU6d5rls-FiUkPBHaJXj2a6lxaXq8OxX0n_ytJU/s1600/Mini+Proto+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLnj1ZYr-knAy6QMa9YHNyrFLlbOdR1KMaWBpHBBbHXaLW6MepphARrFFYmYi4pITT9VCwMbRtRYsd1NRqwBTSqnVnCrIHoYqnbjHfU6d5rls-FiUkPBHaJXj2a6lxaXq8OxX0n_ytJU/s200/Mini+Proto+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405678110748764242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFQmVJzQ6XH40DukoQSUsgzRnCj2xFO3nmy1uaBkgJCpUdByf6PWKoCO-bbY42WlA_L50zB8Fv6GREQL-65S5GYOSgGWHOLUxHe6ag2-t5gy4yX5vdeM0Qn2QGCzerrbVKYKlTp-d6Zw/s1600/Mini+Proto+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFQmVJzQ6XH40DukoQSUsgzRnCj2xFO3nmy1uaBkgJCpUdByf6PWKoCO-bbY42WlA_L50zB8Fv6GREQL-65S5GYOSgGWHOLUxHe6ag2-t5gy4yX5vdeM0Qn2QGCzerrbVKYKlTp-d6Zw/s200/Mini+Proto+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405678099902507026" border="0" /></a>Big wheels are good, but sometimes small wheels are just as good!<br /><br />Stay tuned for more...<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-90777781994306599502009-11-12T15:30:00.000-08:002009-11-12T15:41:11.167-08:00Winter bikesWinter can be a wet and ugly affair in many places around the country, but why should that keep you from riding year round? Most of us are not made of sugar and will not melt in the rain or sloppy snow. With that in mind, why give up riding simply because things get cold and/ or wet?<br /><br />Many people have differing thoughts on what makes a great winter bike, but there are several things worth considering when looking at a new winter bike.<br /><ul><li>It's certainly nice to keep your rump a little dryer by using fenders. Looking for a bike either with fenders or with mounts that allow attaching fenders is highly recommended. At minimum, it's recommended to at least find something with enough clearance to use some of the slimmer snap/ strap on fenders.<br /></li><li>With winter roads often strewn with debris or slippery from snow, ice or rain, a very stable footed bike is beneficial. Bikes with longer wheelbases tend to provide that extra bit of handling security when things are less than favorable.<br /></li><li>Similar to fender mounts, rack mounts are a nice plus if you're commuting in the winter- being able to attach racks and panniers to the bike is a big plus for carrying dry clothes or extra bad weather gear. Let's face it, sometimes no matter how well prepared you are when you leave the house, the weather can turn ugly and potentially ruin your ride. Having that extra back up and dry storage for extra clothes or precious cargo can be a lifesaver. </li><li>Another key feature is either the existence of, or ability to add, wider tires- in bad weather, any tire narrower than 25mm is going to be at greater risk of puncturing or slipping in bad conditions. It's best to ride tires at least 25mm wide, but 28's and above are even better if the frame has enough clearance for the wider tire.<br /></li></ul>Those are just a few basics and some people will place greater importance on on some over others, but they serve as a good baseline as you begin your hunting.<br /><br />And while you're hunting, why not consider one of the following bikes while you're at it;<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFdVU37pa9aioQPKwhtYpoaJkMW-rS1YtvYM6Jo4EoTiVGsBU7mH__SWcMzjRaoCQLE_Fuj0QJHkQO0dhcGftLYmK0Mr0J6sV0p55u3pPBAkava3vuvMagurN59oXUuiElfr_kHi9Kq8/s1600-h/495A0052.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFdVU37pa9aioQPKwhtYpoaJkMW-rS1YtvYM6Jo4EoTiVGsBU7mH__SWcMzjRaoCQLE_Fuj0QJHkQO0dhcGftLYmK0Mr0J6sV0p55u3pPBAkava3vuvMagurN59oXUuiElfr_kHi9Kq8/s200/495A0052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403344194909113154" border="0" /></a><br />Speciale Randonneur- fenders included and rack mounts for bringing along all the fixins'. The retro touring styling provides a nice long wheelbase for stability and balance when carrying the heavy loads.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTmxvsy-seXxR85mXS5_zeWgkEuGen9JauqeCs14SLJJLBOmK2jW7fhNzIBNvjrCclILDxtAMbVdFOxODRLqLO1-Ga4TdHSepCemXiYtQANgKUlLANWypk-456FKDB2nljvhv6tRSgl4/s1600-h/495A0035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTmxvsy-seXxR85mXS5_zeWgkEuGen9JauqeCs14SLJJLBOmK2jW7fhNzIBNvjrCclILDxtAMbVdFOxODRLqLO1-Ga4TdHSepCemXiYtQANgKUlLANWypk-456FKDB2nljvhv6tRSgl4/s200/495A0035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403344180749876882" border="0" /></a><br />Speciale Commuter- fixed or free, with a long wheelbase for a stable ride and all the braze-ons for racks and fenders. There are those who say that in the worst of conditions, a fixed gear is the ultimate choice since you are not as dependent on a brake pad for stopping. In extreme cold, especially, some folks feel that traditional rubber brake pads become virtually useless and leg braking with a fixed gear provides substantial "back up".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTJwBy_taEtq5C7Dm2mCKd_iuXjCQHWFD-AztdYWyI7p_nwUitWYmG6ZSdnVW4KHx5NFTAft0gjkudLUyILYvJz_Q-6vBmjmn_KTZSZVGkZxQq4FC2QYjBH1WnutfWofJExdyd2U7w3U/s1600-h/495A0043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTJwBy_taEtq5C7Dm2mCKd_iuXjCQHWFD-AztdYWyI7p_nwUitWYmG6ZSdnVW4KHx5NFTAft0gjkudLUyILYvJz_Q-6vBmjmn_KTZSZVGkZxQq4FC2QYjBH1WnutfWofJExdyd2U7w3U/s200/495A0043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403344183315351970" border="0" /></a><br />Speciale CX- with a longer wheelbase than a traditional road bike and tons of room for wide tires, the CX is a great all-weather bike. With the rack and fender mounts, it's a great do-anything bike too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ThpoEVJ-4yrZqp6ZO7E-twcbMPK4qgAfKNV_bAZbx4zEkvTFVWtARUAeH8XII24SxpoM8dCiPmZjbdRvZub0hT0OAbsY0up2X00jARgQuFq7u0dDw3kUuYHxbYQXgna5hfZxIdniykM/s1600-h/495A0104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ThpoEVJ-4yrZqp6ZO7E-twcbMPK4qgAfKNV_bAZbx4zEkvTFVWtARUAeH8XII24SxpoM8dCiPmZjbdRvZub0hT0OAbsY0up2X00jARgQuFq7u0dDw3kUuYHxbYQXgna5hfZxIdniykM/s200/495A0104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403352098724439282" border="0" /></a><br />SoulVille 10- the 10spd drivetrain and elegant, simple fenders create an excellent look and feel for a bad weather bike. The more upright and relaxed riding position creates a very stable feel as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiYjhQSUPoNH5gMaAHfoygTuljDU_rDZqAhN_wiF_XhAd1rVKPD3w2rncBWMzX6FaOmgPmE_emkosq2q7tNCwhhf2hRJuoOvKvoxkXbIWPf4Ak0Qp9qY_MnsEgg1KNSfoYEPKkVnkvTw/s1600-h/495A0088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiYjhQSUPoNH5gMaAHfoygTuljDU_rDZqAhN_wiF_XhAd1rVKPD3w2rncBWMzX6FaOmgPmE_emkosq2q7tNCwhhf2hRJuoOvKvoxkXbIWPf4Ak0Qp9qY_MnsEgg1KNSfoYEPKkVnkvTw/s200/495A0088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403352093474904658" border="0" /></a><br />SoulVille 7- the internal gearing adds another level of convenience and efficiency for bad weather riding. With the same frame as the 10spd, you maintain the same fenders and rack mounts for all your inclement riding needs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW73I2v8KIDtpV0p8GuPSET7-9hXlHlW29sE06QOD7mSOkRXaLyC-bxtNpahtvG0jldO80ew56nuA1LlP4txzTL96k07O4XyVbcl4LPvHM_KeMX-dHlQayVAh1aCk4NGzdBpsb5DvcNqo/s1600-h/495A0078.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW73I2v8KIDtpV0p8GuPSET7-9hXlHlW29sE06QOD7mSOkRXaLyC-bxtNpahtvG0jldO80ew56nuA1LlP4txzTL96k07O4XyVbcl4LPvHM_KeMX-dHlQayVAh1aCk4NGzdBpsb5DvcNqo/s200/495A0078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403352089847116738" border="0" /></a><br />SoulVille 3- need fewer gears than the 7spd or 10spd? Live in a mostly flat area where you need fewer gears? Then the 3spd is your answer. With all the bells and whistles seen on its big brothers and sisters, the 3spd is also an able icky condition rider.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0dJUTvLIvhdyionBoeBU6DqyqqHPDrrzC7XVk1NGdMSer1RjQ2jlF-yKq20Go7qVN3DNXqbbpUOyCkUe4qytiNsJo_QaAQJ272uoYQB8Gph6LSMy1Zg44XxkVRfTpJq2rVsFFlbBlGs/s1600-h/495A9996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0dJUTvLIvhdyionBoeBU6DqyqqHPDrrzC7XVk1NGdMSer1RjQ2jlF-yKq20Go7qVN3DNXqbbpUOyCkUe4qytiNsJo_QaAQJ272uoYQB8Gph6LSMy1Zg44XxkVRfTpJq2rVsFFlbBlGs/s200/495A9996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403352104534052546" border="0" /></a><br />Caffe Racer Doppio (10spd)- the Caffe Racer series is designed as a quick handling flat bar road/ fitness bike. The longer wheelbase is built into an agile geometry for quick handling. Even with the rack and fender mounts in full use, the bikes remain lively and nimble.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLgUzfdxROfNvTJ9On6xTDwe0Wj-J7EG5f1K8nei7ARSRGSWCtRnLHH0d71vZnsZB8rlyb_e6FFt3mF3DlUw4h6bn0qwA-kxDMzc7bg_2yWdx20hQMglLHUjF_49A79118zSxoSiYgoc/s1600-h/495A0027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLgUzfdxROfNvTJ9On6xTDwe0Wj-J7EG5f1K8nei7ARSRGSWCtRnLHH0d71vZnsZB8rlyb_e6FFt3mF3DlUw4h6bn0qwA-kxDMzc7bg_2yWdx20hQMglLHUjF_49A79118zSxoSiYgoc/s200/495A0027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403344178246533346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Caffe Racer Solo (9spd)<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKbxpI7BrnJ0148uWVVTLkviVOcy8kD2qUU50BLZW9jxsky5oUq5O7k0Jpi_duZ_Kb0rEKU2Xt0FCaibVWGp9XzwIVRDV6S2FGsrMPgEMprI6MthxfhKp8gWanmyNc_DLhq03QvE4OVM/s1600-h/495A0015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKbxpI7BrnJ0148uWVVTLkviVOcy8kD2qUU50BLZW9jxsky5oUq5O7k0Jpi_duZ_Kb0rEKU2Xt0FCaibVWGp9XzwIVRDV6S2FGsrMPgEMprI6MthxfhKp8gWanmyNc_DLhq03QvE4OVM/s200/495A0015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403344169768809906" border="0" /></a><br />CXR- designed as a competitive cross race bike, the CXR can easily pull double duty as a rainy/ snowy all-purpose bike. Without rack and fender mounts, there is still plenty of room for streamlined fenders and lots of room for wide tires. The racing geometry makes the CXR super quick and an excellent winter road training bike, as well as a great bike for getting into the mud.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div><br />We may be based in rainless southern California, but we know a little bit about how to design bikes for less than perfect weather. So don't let the winter months put an end to your riding bliss- when done right, even riding in less than perfect weather can be a lot of fun.<br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-76733970990207811112009-11-06T13:43:00.000-08:002009-11-06T13:53:47.089-08:00Masi in ThailandThis is too cool not to share;<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIvG6Zh1D9FQwUWjt6aAqE9sbaY80Wmr38HvhsOWYYwsa57wnuL7tpIDt8XA5UKb09wCsZB5qfbwSFZjHf12Z9onK1bWweszUmQ04EdMS6p2qO7E9-JArb-H08ZP2zDba8XcxhYK3rb4/s1600-h/Masi+Thailand.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIvG6Zh1D9FQwUWjt6aAqE9sbaY80Wmr38HvhsOWYYwsa57wnuL7tpIDt8XA5UKb09wCsZB5qfbwSFZjHf12Z9onK1bWweszUmQ04EdMS6p2qO7E9-JArb-H08ZP2zDba8XcxhYK3rb4/s320/Masi+Thailand.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401111089913720130" border="0" /></a><br />It's nice to have friends and fans!<br /><br />So we'd like to say hello to <a href="http://masithai.blogspot.com/">our friends in Thailand</a> and thanks for your support!Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-11681115749845420572009-10-28T18:16:00.001-07:002009-10-28T19:34:15.890-07:00Coltello = Legal Speed!The Masi Coltello is an amazing machine- a pure bred track frameset with a need for going really, really fast. The <a href="http://www.masibikes.com/geo8.html">geometry</a> is designed for steep tracks and immediate responses to rider input- the high bottom bracket is perfect for steep banked tracks so that you don't smack a pedal when deep in the turns or while maneuvering through the field.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Ca1hltDuQTPQylIA_doI4ti668ovaHClAbE04Rk1Gfz6vj43dQ-6wCgvSJB1yoIl4snrpjr786jBjv4vufjoQKMRU84c-RMfbxO0v6dkL0bLwMTOLMQNAcTnmXVqsWmEiDmNAKIw7j0/s1600-h/Coltello+Metallic+Orange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Ca1hltDuQTPQylIA_doI4ti668ovaHClAbE04Rk1Gfz6vj43dQ-6wCgvSJB1yoIl4snrpjr786jBjv4vufjoQKMRU84c-RMfbxO0v6dkL0bLwMTOLMQNAcTnmXVqsWmEiDmNAKIw7j0/s320/Coltello+Metallic+Orange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397836928438841106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkr1d9GYyH5OE6SDctkLHqtJyeeSizbVGlubd1v682S5Z6pPJG9OaxEygajEdBWBfc6CfNe9bLFtbku5gkCPVVKzYIUnbhinO0ian9VW10JOIWNhkeA2x3hg1kdGBM7QRZ37bMUr6Q38Y/s1600-h/Coltello+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkr1d9GYyH5OE6SDctkLHqtJyeeSizbVGlubd1v682S5Z6pPJG9OaxEygajEdBWBfc6CfNe9bLFtbku5gkCPVVKzYIUnbhinO0ian9VW10JOIWNhkeA2x3hg1kdGBM7QRZ37bMUr6Q38Y/s320/Coltello+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397836932745756226" border="0" /></a><br />The aluminum tubing used on the frame is plenty aero and even more importantly incredibly stiff. The rectangular chainstays provide massive stiffness for sprinting power with zero flex. The aero, teardropped shape of the seat stays provides stiffness and is aero enough to not slow you down when off the front in clean air. With the large aero shaped downtube and seat tube, the entire frame is slippery enough to be efficient in the wind when the smallest of margins can be the difference between first and second.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAhwgFnsimt1vw5Gi6UqZusuJYgAHOLP8DqkoLjh2aiu-O33V0f9DT8ZN05TW-m-6JLupHZOaX2-v6JeB0ZDWTu_qgYPikmaefhNb_z1XpBv4L8VA_BrrOKoCBkudwfS7PsvDBDAfTs/s1600-h/10-27-09+Track+Racing+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAhwgFnsimt1vw5Gi6UqZusuJYgAHOLP8DqkoLjh2aiu-O33V0f9DT8ZN05TW-m-6JLupHZOaX2-v6JeB0ZDWTu_qgYPikmaefhNb_z1XpBv4L8VA_BrrOKoCBkudwfS7PsvDBDAfTs/s320/10-27-09+Track+Racing+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397836661875718530" border="0" /></a>Another frame feature that aids the Coltello's dominance of the velodrome is the shaped top tube with the groove that runs the entire length of the tube top and bottom. This shaping helps the top tube resist the massive forces riders place on a frame when sprinting out of the saddle- especially when using steel or oversized carbon sprint bars. We also use an aluminum steer tube on the carbon leg fork to further minimize flex in the front of the frame- let's face it, flex means power loss and power loss is a bad thing in track racing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLUAKxeYCCwnIkE7UqOxav4PRYh0unCm-uOKghCxFWOV1jmejKSmObCT-5hUsGA1K69m5pixqyX0ko0GnnIPC65EpLmBjS4OEUMIQqCbZLl2T-jdm9eOQv9w2Lyc5HD1a9F8N3a4iOCQ/s1600-h/tim_6472.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLUAKxeYCCwnIkE7UqOxav4PRYh0unCm-uOKghCxFWOV1jmejKSmObCT-5hUsGA1K69m5pixqyX0ko0GnnIPC65EpLmBjS4OEUMIQqCbZLl2T-jdm9eOQv9w2Lyc5HD1a9F8N3a4iOCQ/s320/tim_6472.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397836665549571906" border="0" /></a><br />What do all these design features mean? It means that the frames are incredibly stiff and aero enough to be ridden at the highest levels of the sport... all with a price that actually leaves you with enough money to actually afford some great race wheels and a few entry fees. And for all the riders looking for an urban fixed gear frame with more stiffness for aggressive riding, the Coltello will deliver more than just a little style with all that stiffness.<br /><br />So if you're looking for a quality aluminum track frameset that can beat the super expensive carbon framesets to the finish line, or an urban frameset that will stand up to all the abuse you can possibly apply to the pedals... the Coltello is the answer to your search.Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-39018644388043550512009-10-20T09:22:00.000-07:002009-10-20T10:55:54.737-07:00They're here!!!!At long last, the Masi Retro jersey is now in stock and ready to ship as I type! Visit your local retailer to order now before this first round batch is all gone (second round order will be going in fairly soon).<br /><br />Pertinent details;<br />Made for us by the fine folks at <a href="http://www.canari.com/">Canari Cyclewear</a><br />Made with DryCore material and a full zipper<br />Sizing runs SM, MD, LG, XL and XXL<br />Fit is the "relaxed" fit- slightly looser, but not baggy<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">*MSRP*</span> - $65.00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnVldep3qZ5QfKELrId4Cl0RSgFRcC2rx-dKxWpUiMa3HymDt5AwcMIft5VwdXiad8_5T9GyHdYxrKcXLPcHSEYzcI9Vx6N-y46aANfWoz41BDmTR9HiKK0kbSSGYKhdupLyAta7dL7E/s1600-h/Masi+Retro+Jersey-+Front.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnVldep3qZ5QfKELrId4Cl0RSgFRcC2rx-dKxWpUiMa3HymDt5AwcMIft5VwdXiad8_5T9GyHdYxrKcXLPcHSEYzcI9Vx6N-y46aANfWoz41BDmTR9HiKK0kbSSGYKhdupLyAta7dL7E/s320/Masi+Retro+Jersey-+Front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394720702733394898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(front)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFGdVq5mruATRduUjlVJpze3CB3_IdN4saHfFekknjExLarLTzeo2eZvyvWxDI9eL8NaAHaHIuKje6Kl9UMBxlQxjnQg6hqTHsly_qteBZBPkcroKkjwvEcX_Zl8A_SueAcpT0zJnz7g/s1600-h/Masi+Retro+Jersey-+Back.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFGdVq5mruATRduUjlVJpze3CB3_IdN4saHfFekknjExLarLTzeo2eZvyvWxDI9eL8NaAHaHIuKje6Kl9UMBxlQxjnQg6hqTHsly_qteBZBPkcroKkjwvEcX_Zl8A_SueAcpT0zJnz7g/s320/Masi+Retro+Jersey-+Back.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394720711450245890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(back)</span><br /></div><br />The first round is likely to sell out quickly, so grab one now... or be patient for the second batch!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">MSRP may vary from retailer to retailer and does not take into consideration any shipping/ handling fees that may be associated. Check with your retailer for details. </span>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-91980542076981618012009-10-17T19:16:00.001-07:002009-10-17T19:19:48.631-07:00Masi to the moon?Got a great email from a member of the Masi Owners Family- Joe Marinelli;
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<br />I did a ride today where I got to go to some area's of the Kennedy Space Center that aren't open to the public and snapped this photo with my camera. Thought you might enjoy it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHGGlMd0Q41ZWBVeWi-ySzlpRVqcKsOjSucifetF11ybiByTLvdTwhLHaWN_xqFDBeoMYareChYBfvH_oPYKlv7Mw0z4yRJr4SVjI60zzYAcaqXo1z9EdqefXpZ4HJziFAaydpdS3VOc/s1600-h/MasiShuttle.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHGGlMd0Q41ZWBVeWi-ySzlpRVqcKsOjSucifetF11ybiByTLvdTwhLHaWN_xqFDBeoMYareChYBfvH_oPYKlv7Mw0z4yRJr4SVjI60zzYAcaqXo1z9EdqefXpZ4HJziFAaydpdS3VOc/s320/MasiShuttle.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393758904401526898" border="0" /></a>
<br />That launch pad in the background actually has a shuttle and boosters mated up to it that are going to launch this week.
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<br />- Joe</blockquote><p></p>
<br />I love this kind of email and I thank Joe for sending the note and the pic.
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<br />Tim
<br />Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-32212721179550309782009-10-15T11:55:00.000-07:002009-10-15T12:09:11.799-07:00Masi Bellissima on Bicycling.com!We always love a little kindness from our friends at the various cycling publications around the globe... who wouldn't, right?<br /><br />Well, <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/2010women/">this</a> is a pretty sweet little snapshot of that love...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KYuRdegdagT0tEu5QvTAoQw_F47gXO9XFzgm_ON7VCvodV7MPUEjwGDSfnYVU28sBVfuTloCXh9eQyp7TDS5d4LqwV0Kyw-Q3DoMZaitbOrX8ZNpKCblwgX49AXrYRz9Ujk_J5QJ0a0/s1600-h/Bicycling+Bellissima.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KYuRdegdagT0tEu5QvTAoQw_F47gXO9XFzgm_ON7VCvodV7MPUEjwGDSfnYVU28sBVfuTloCXh9eQyp7TDS5d4LqwV0Kyw-Q3DoMZaitbOrX8ZNpKCblwgX49AXrYRz9Ujk_J5QJ0a0/s320/Bicycling+Bellissima.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392902896473655970" border="0" /></a><br />Bicycling came by the booth during Interbike this year and checked out the new Bellissima series of women's road bikes we're so proud of. We're very proud of our bikes, of course, but it's great to see that Bicycling "gets" what our bikes are about- we don't sacrifice the geometry that we have spent years developing just to fit a smaller rider. We hold fast to the firm belief that fitting a woman or other smaller rider to a bike shouldn't mean compromising what you believe works for a "men's bike". Our bikes are still built around geometries that we believe produce a balanced and enjoyable riding experience, but we make them suitable to smaller riders by using shorter stems, shorter crank arms, narrower bars, zero offset seatposts and brake levers with shorter reach. The net result is a bike that fits smaller riders without having to use geometries that don't fit with our philosophy of "it's all about the ride".<br /><br />Thank you to <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/1,6608,,00.html?location=_*topnav*">Bicycling.com</a> for coming by the booth in Vegas and checking out the bikes- we hope that all of you will be as impressed with the bikes as Bicycling was (<span style="font-style: italic;">and we'll get working on that review they hint at too</span>).Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-61318169355161774332009-10-04T20:29:00.000-07:002009-10-04T22:59:24.457-07:00Outdoor Demo EastAlright, all you bike loving- especially Masi loving- New Englanders. This week is <a href="http://www.velonews.com/article/96946/providence--cross-festival-includes-interbike-s-outdoor">Outdoor Demo East in Providence, Rhode Island at Roger Williams Park</a>. We- Masi and Haro- will be there with a full fleet of demo bikes to test ride. The first two days of the event are open to the bike trade only, but Saturday and Sunday are open to the public. So come on out and test ride a Masi, or Haro, and say howdy. While you're there, grab a catalog to take home and mark your favorite/s bike/s down for Santa to bring you for Christmas... you <span style="font-style: italic;">have</span> been good, right?Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-42947929695432031302009-09-30T19:13:00.001-07:002009-09-30T19:18:43.666-07:00Feast your eyes on the beauty!Fresh off of a very successful Interbike, we are very pleased to announce that the website here has been updated with all of the new products shown there at the show in Vegas.<br /><br />Feel free to stroll through the bikes here and feast your eyes on the amazing beauty of the very best line-up of bikes we've ever put together. We are confident you will be impressed with the collection of bikes you see here.<br /><br />A downloadable pdf of the new catalog will be available very soon as well- so stay tuned. Also, the much awaited web store will be coming online and functioning in the coming days. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">AND</span>... the Masi Retro jerseys will be <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">IN STOCK</span> in the next few days, so get ready to ride with pride!<br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-22190827600148175162009-09-01T09:49:00.000-07:002009-09-01T10:57:21.000-07:00Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Spinergy at USPro National ChampionshipsThis past weekend was the USPro National Championships in Greenville, South Carolina. The racing over the two days was amazing and hard fought with very worthy winners receiving stars and stripes jerseys in the time trial and road race events.<br /><br />Dave Zabriskie of Garmin-Slipstream was the jersey winner- for the 4th time- in the time trial on Saturday, but Kenda's very own Matt Winstead (of Huntsville, AL) rode to a very impressive 11th place against a field of very motivated TT specialists. I met Matt during the team's training camp in Greenville last January and I can honestly say he's a great guy and tough rider who really earned that 11th place. Also in the TT for the Kenda boys, was newcomer Chris Monteleone who had previously been riding for the US National Team and finished a very respectable 20th.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkP0duxYQfDmquAT-jwVixBtj1uiQxFZddOfmlA7HijniSXJzuKkE7zSlqHzRH3NderExbkuZ7LfAvcPAwEjYLZHVjGSfW2nuW1kxJGjHgyO-Um-u7tyw9Jpb2whEEqZBoAxDU2OyOKE/s1600-h/3868556982_3012fce2fc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkP0duxYQfDmquAT-jwVixBtj1uiQxFZddOfmlA7HijniSXJzuKkE7zSlqHzRH3NderExbkuZ7LfAvcPAwEjYLZHVjGSfW2nuW1kxJGjHgyO-Um-u7tyw9Jpb2whEEqZBoAxDU2OyOKE/s400/3868556982_3012fce2fc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376558185825999266" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(Matt Winstead heading for 11th... with a smile, no less.)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR7BrEC5lJF48pH5-9tLy1RS2kyjBjbbVtmPi5cHJqN1CJ4kqdqcXzfv63O2cWS58M1R5KJSdVmsunjqRaeyRnlXX-aNMFXg8UmXqj8ql2IPpWsbbSyHlQdlH-J-1zdtwvZWW0ac7HEU/s1600-h/3867762133_a493c5ef24.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR7BrEC5lJF48pH5-9tLy1RS2kyjBjbbVtmPi5cHJqN1CJ4kqdqcXzfv63O2cWS58M1R5KJSdVmsunjqRaeyRnlXX-aNMFXg8UmXqj8ql2IPpWsbbSyHlQdlH-J-1zdtwvZWW0ac7HEU/s400/3867762133_a493c5ef24.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376558197032341538" border="0" /></a><br />(Chris Monteleone about to launch himself down the start ramp.)<br /></div><br />Sunday saw an emotional win in the road race by George Hincapie of Columbia-HTC as the early heat and later the rain added to the rapid attrition of the field. The multiple climbs up Paris Mountain continually cut the field apart and only the tough and determined made it to the finish. One of those riders making it to the finish was Kenda tough man Jake Rytlewski in 19th. Jake fought hard and stayed with an elite group of chasers in the closing laps of the race, proving his hard-as-nails reputation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JkANl7q_P_s9f1ECTVZV9r23aVGLSuTU4z7jVuMGCmivhciYgFQ3Hqj3p7Xn_Tcvej8vga8R20_4Ow6QAxtHPuyDRwrHQNxWWRipoFhLL1Qa0PRoaUxdm6AcouIlBAGtzJq7moPgHz0/s1600-h/USPro09RR+231.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JkANl7q_P_s9f1ECTVZV9r23aVGLSuTU4z7jVuMGCmivhciYgFQ3Hqj3p7Xn_Tcvej8vga8R20_4Ow6QAxtHPuyDRwrHQNxWWRipoFhLL1Qa0PRoaUxdm6AcouIlBAGtzJq7moPgHz0/s400/USPro09RR+231.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376558207694067474" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bGtPf6bMQUOnJ0SCEFReI_5-0CMfdwoAKVFLRsKpXjDsFpzCGXGN6QUlXX88MiEaSfWaoQAYBiMkjUpnXGrZRZuXTrloJKnjC6kGHJgq04xne8narECO5hF8kHJZjdXPTrg_lqTR2zc/s1600-h/3875492787_1f562605e8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bGtPf6bMQUOnJ0SCEFReI_5-0CMfdwoAKVFLRsKpXjDsFpzCGXGN6QUlXX88MiEaSfWaoQAYBiMkjUpnXGrZRZuXTrloJKnjC6kGHJgq04xne8narECO5hF8kHJZjdXPTrg_lqTR2zc/s400/3875492787_1f562605e8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376558198801229938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">(Jake Rytlewski doing what he does best- riding hard in tough conditions.)</span><br /></div><br />We're very proud of our boys in pinstripes and we're looking forward to seeing more strong results as the season comes to a close and in the future.<br /><br />Check out this <a href="http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=7453&status=True&catname=Latest%20News">nice mention of the team on PezCyclingnews.com</a> as well.<br /><br />Tim<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">(All photos with the permission of </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jctdesign/">James Thomas</a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;"> of </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;" href="http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/">Bicycle Design</a><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">.)</span>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-2742576739245813832009-08-10T09:27:00.000-07:002009-08-10T10:13:10.995-07:00Masi Lifestyle VideoEnjoy this lovely little video from our time in Minneapolis!<br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6035400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6035400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6035400">Masi Lifestyle- Minneapolis</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1984344">Masi Bicycles</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Video credit to Nathan Freeman.</span><br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-3510011351022518282009-07-26T19:44:00.000-07:002009-07-26T20:14:15.258-07:00International Masi LoveI just returned from a sales meeting in Melbourne Australia with our distributor there- Pacific Brands- and their retailers. It was a great visit, albeit short, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
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<br />Being in Australia really helped to solidify the recognition of the fact that Masi is a global brand and that we have customers and fans around the world. The following emails and pictures push that fact home even further;
<br />(From Bas in the Netherlands...)
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style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoPlainText">Hey Tim,</p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoPlainText">A while ago you replied to my question about the size of a Speciale Sprint. I ended up ordering a 60cm and it took a few weeks to build it up, but I still owed you a few shots from it. Guess that for now it's still one of the very few Masi's in the European Union... :-)</p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoPlainText">
<br /></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <span style="font-family: arial;font-family:";font-size:11;" >For my work I travel around Europe and the bike happened to be finished just before a week long trip to southern Italy, so I decided to bring it along. When I took it out of it's travel bag on the sidewalk out front of the hotel the maitre d' of the hotel restaurant exclaimed "Spettacolare!", which is probably the best way to summarize how I feel about the bike.
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<br />There are still some minor cosmetical changes that I'd like to make to the bike (shortening the steerer tube, front wheel laced radially, etc.), but in general it's running as smooth as butter.</span>
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<br />(From Mark Williamson, in Fremantle Australia)
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<br /><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;">Just a quick message to say a big thanks for coming all the way over to the Pacific Brands 2010 trade show in Melbourne, it is not often that we get the chance to speak to the guys behind the product we sell. Not sure if you would remember me as you would have spoken to allot of store owners that day. I was the guy that suggested putting Campy Chorus or record on the Black steel _____ bike.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;">Any way the new range looks fantastic and my staff and I are looking forward the new models coming in store.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;">I have attached a picture of my pride and joy. I hope you like it ?</span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9St5P3lCSPY4mhlkdB7AjKsVuDh0fzv5BGiv_vBOnGe4O8nnk5vbE2olMZOCuJPZ4sTUpB8H087uBDg1aEca5TYHrjIt8mwnuwQesuxx8AC2Wk-tv0AypPlXFyxHGM8PJuj0yx4-YZw/s1600-h/048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9St5P3lCSPY4mhlkdB7AjKsVuDh0fzv5BGiv_vBOnGe4O8nnk5vbE2olMZOCuJPZ4sTUpB8H087uBDg1aEca5TYHrjIt8mwnuwQesuxx8AC2Wk-tv0AypPlXFyxHGM8PJuj0yx4-YZw/s320/048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362970084990088770" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10;">Many thanks again.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-AU"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" >Regards Mark Williamson<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" >Bike force Fremantle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<br />Thanks to both Bas and Mark for helping to remind us of our (growing) international following. It's nice to step out of our little fishbowl once in awhile.
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<br />Tim
<br />Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-18396883617707418042009-07-15T09:04:00.000-07:002009-07-15T09:43:04.023-07:00Bike Love- Jake RytlewskiJake Rytlewski is one of the main riders for the Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Spinergy team that we proudly sponsor. Jake's a monster on the bike and is FAR stronger than his size would make you believe. Anyway, Jake is one helluva rider and has been around a few bikes during his racing career, so he's reasonably qualified to offer opinions on bikes- especially at the level he rides for a living.
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<br />Jake was recently on vacation and had his bike with him and sent the following email and picture;
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style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ></span></p><blockquote style="font-family: arial;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Hey Tim,</span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:10;" >
<br />I was on vacation this past weekend in Northern Michigan and I took this pretty cool photo</span><span style=";font-size:10;" > of my bike with the Mackinac Bridge. Thought you might like to see it. I really like the ride of the bike, and look isn't that bad </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >either. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9siDggTmaWhtXQFz9NUCcXUvx6dsOPo1KiiCYYzZYXgKjFUVSmdVuzE-cyX69hOjmm1CO4kAXg4qcQttyczfmrdpE_0Xei8evTLSODCCKrvPxJCAxAwGeMGqXP322WRE149ynD9i2S4/s1600-h/jakerytlewski000129.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9siDggTmaWhtXQFz9NUCcXUvx6dsOPo1KiiCYYzZYXgKjFUVSmdVuzE-cyX69hOjmm1CO4kAXg4qcQttyczfmrdpE_0Xei8evTLSODCCKrvPxJCAxAwGeMGqXP322WRE149ynD9i2S4/s320/jakerytlewski000129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358723413884915538" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:10;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Jake Rytlewski</span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<br />How cool is that?
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<br />Thanks Jake- here's to hoping that the healed collar bone stays healed and that the rest of the season is filled with more wins!
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<br />Tim
<br />Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-58799788000371123792009-07-07T15:13:00.000-07:002009-07-07T16:04:54.955-07:00SoulVille- the two-wheeled SUV of your dreams!Gas prices have been coming down in most places across the US, but with many of us still watching our expenses or simply trying to "think green", driving a few blocks (or even a few miles) to the local market is becoming less desirable.<br /><br />Our SoulVille series of bikes are simply perfect for all those countless short-run errands many of us face daily or weekly. With the rack mounts, the SoulVille bikes are prefect for those trips to the market or the local farmer's market for fresh produce.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbInm3wPozTWNValwxIno26InQiVTJ4ZV8fATAXSM0oJJ2y2O8EffiiAD2tih2xjUXYvyV5qiruqvcwvbzAe2qtQLnkN2Ni6_ftHvjkoPCfc_Bq1h9_-rMZFj0rGmd7F1ZHgXl-qgcuVw/s1600-h/Misc+Summer+08+146.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbInm3wPozTWNValwxIno26InQiVTJ4ZV8fATAXSM0oJJ2y2O8EffiiAD2tih2xjUXYvyV5qiruqvcwvbzAe2qtQLnkN2Ni6_ftHvjkoPCfc_Bq1h9_-rMZFj0rGmd7F1ZHgXl-qgcuVw/s200/Misc+Summer+08+146.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355852427089191266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdZdlYPf5Y6rzbFoss1fsjhKkBHYfaDmiOa5qsHWQgoU-ttjYB186Ui7VRgcArye8aenJyjF9X5-B2MfFUVMpF8HFAQOqU57Q0_pVOQIf4S97RBPV3ugAJsCwuXYwu1gw4zUnSVHNvuA/s1600-h/Misc+Summer+08+147.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdZdlYPf5Y6rzbFoss1fsjhKkBHYfaDmiOa5qsHWQgoU-ttjYB186Ui7VRgcArye8aenJyjF9X5-B2MfFUVMpF8HFAQOqU57Q0_pVOQIf4S97RBPV3ugAJsCwuXYwu1gw4zUnSVHNvuA/s200/Misc+Summer+08+147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355852428069123538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRej7jzH2ErahqcFJCHTp8IN3wNuew2gj9dsj-iIzXGtsDU02OrLUmJXZ4dAcFzuYIDDs-TAiGB3n_maE_ifjwv5-w3ljYRHF4jzK4A5igZbiKbGnrfFmxXA-XstbucWbsaSHAJv6zQk/s1600-h/SoulVille+Grocery+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRej7jzH2ErahqcFJCHTp8IN3wNuew2gj9dsj-iIzXGtsDU02OrLUmJXZ4dAcFzuYIDDs-TAiGB3n_maE_ifjwv5-w3ljYRHF4jzK4A5igZbiKbGnrfFmxXA-XstbucWbsaSHAJv6zQk/s200/SoulVille+Grocery+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355851215580625266" border="0" /></a><br />Why crank up the car and burn fuel when you can hit the road in style, save a few bucks and maybe even keep the planet around a little longer? With four fantastic models to choose from, the SoulVille series has something for everybody!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QaNgEXFYU_rB3e6VqxJtG7umsygFy0T5A9N9BG-ZO5SnpXg4Nbb2Iy5DBr2DM77D9ZgrVmfOW8ZI8D4kPO2oApG56ETqynWRUmX_h1X3H68OJG75FQNW_RnflR3gkT5_KLxRDpElsHU/s1600-h/YJ3E2848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QaNgEXFYU_rB3e6VqxJtG7umsygFy0T5A9N9BG-ZO5SnpXg4Nbb2Iy5DBr2DM77D9ZgrVmfOW8ZI8D4kPO2oApG56ETqynWRUmX_h1X3H68OJG75FQNW_RnflR3gkT5_KLxRDpElsHU/s200/YJ3E2848.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355855681856272082" border="0" /></a><br />SoulVille/SS- single (or fixed) bliss!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgr-7nD4B8e0akk3MnxTaGq-YbIgE3xN9BR73p7IIsKnXjorTUzjgknRehxPIZYXh93a47-CfGDIxr3BFNktMuoOqZ_vpAmCokiWVtDvSz24F7qkPD_ZEJPY1muue23aQhHEVAypXViQ/s1600-h/08s_Mixte_Wht.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgr-7nD4B8e0akk3MnxTaGq-YbIgE3xN9BR73p7IIsKnXjorTUzjgknRehxPIZYXh93a47-CfGDIxr3BFNktMuoOqZ_vpAmCokiWVtDvSz24F7qkPD_ZEJPY1muue23aQhHEVAypXViQ/s200/08s_Mixte_Wht.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355855300987829666" border="0" /></a>SoulVille 3spd (mixte or "standard" frames available)- internally geared, simple, elegant and SO much fun to ride!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpX9amW_l1j_Mkl-q6S2UffxTXzre2ka9RNwa0kXAebWbKaMFaP6DIzG-VL3TANIrjHZrs4APsowx4kANEwMnxkGSwzDUtsjMZlRpH94bhfZBblQS9SI5c9SraDsTWmHIQcDQkkkycEk/s1600-h/08F_SVILLE7_PEA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpX9amW_l1j_Mkl-q6S2UffxTXzre2ka9RNwa0kXAebWbKaMFaP6DIzG-VL3TANIrjHZrs4APsowx4kANEwMnxkGSwzDUtsjMZlRpH94bhfZBblQS9SI5c9SraDsTWmHIQcDQkkkycEk/s200/08F_SVILLE7_PEA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355855309777071378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd2-B1Ae_wwo3W8_6_QdNcJwJn8C9f7Vc5dg5R84cSbXOLnUd0JRl1eBox9exc6qM9GFz2lnZOrxd7L3f3p5QCDduxFxpaRJhY_2_YWenns5vKGcMk3MkEkCC0VFYQE5C_zGSFs9RL-o/s1600-h/08s_Mixte_Blk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd2-B1Ae_wwo3W8_6_QdNcJwJn8C9f7Vc5dg5R84cSbXOLnUd0JRl1eBox9exc6qM9GFz2lnZOrxd7L3f3p5QCDduxFxpaRJhY_2_YWenns5vKGcMk3MkEkCC0VFYQE5C_zGSFs9RL-o/s200/08s_Mixte_Blk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355855305625705330" border="0" /></a>SoulVille 7spd- available in both Golden Green and Gloss Black in standard and mixte frame designs. Internal gears and coaster brake- low maintenance simplicity for urban living!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS8U5UAFWJ6WOPriBju-fNAAAwKJBFfqvNQsuMXltKSUp-w1ECYR9rFZt7if3khH2x1qpGB50tgn3ieO7xB3UFqyIEDnzlS83mqgqH0QZtOBk7nGVZP0ob1aV7sa9lHC29JS-Hh-N8pY/s1600-h/08F_SOULVILLE+10+RED.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS8U5UAFWJ6WOPriBju-fNAAAwKJBFfqvNQsuMXltKSUp-w1ECYR9rFZt7if3khH2x1qpGB50tgn3ieO7xB3UFqyIEDnzlS83mqgqH0QZtOBk7nGVZP0ob1aV7sa9lHC29JS-Hh-N8pY/s200/08F_SOULVILLE+10+RED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355855293410151890" border="0" /></a><br />SoulVille 10spd- when you need more gear options and/ or want to ride a bit farther, the SoulVille 10 is a 10!<br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-6162821255135162392009-07-01T15:45:00.000-07:002009-07-01T15:48:20.101-07:00Chromesprints are GO!Last weekend, the <a href="http://cyclehawk.com/">Velo City Tour</a> blasted into San Francisco and our good friends over at <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/">Chrome Bags</a> were on the receiving end of the fun. <a href="http://chromebags.blogspot.com/2009/07/velocity-chromesprints-recap.html">The folks at Chrome do a fine job of detailing the activities</a>- which look like they were amazingly fun (which leads to much jealousy here)- so I'll let them do the talking here.
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<br />Billy <span style="font-style: italic;">Souphorse</span> Sinkford lays it down thusly;
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/tjackson/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bW6Nj9r3X-O4reKGv0ado7Rhfp7HQUAmEpsxuhp-RcLCGL0as0K1t-d6maVTXXIlsqUImN78lfz34_zi7QlRX6JRK1VU3r-G9doG9ga2ImJsd82Xtr6viUWMuT5ETJyqpssvOKQhq14/s1600-h/3678620431_c593226147.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bW6Nj9r3X-O4reKGv0ado7Rhfp7HQUAmEpsxuhp-RcLCGL0as0K1t-d6maVTXXIlsqUImN78lfz34_zi7QlRX6JRK1VU3r-G9doG9ga2ImJsd82Xtr6viUWMuT5ETJyqpssvOKQhq14/s200/3678620431_c593226147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353620378533221570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8350795@N03/">Chrome</a></span>
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<br />Dang! That sounds like more fun that a barrel of monkeys... monkeys with accordions and those little funny hats! To see more of the pictures from the night, check out the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8350795@N03/">Chrome Dispatch photostream on Flickr</a>.
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<br />Stay tuned for more updates on the Velo City Tour and the Chromesprints- and keep your eyes peeled for the black Chrome van cruising your streets.
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<br />Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-71173687937307204222009-06-30T10:43:00.000-07:002009-06-30T13:18:55.437-07:00An early Christmas! Bellissima is here!We're not one to jump into "fads", so we like to take our time to investigate, listen and learn. We've been evaluating what has been happening in the market for the past few years, relative to the constant growth and evolution of the "women's specific" products out in the world. Some of what we've seen is really good and some is not as good- just like anything else in the world, there are "winners and losers".<br /><br />We've taken our very stable, sturdy and reliable frame platforms used on the Alare and Gran Corsa bikes and have put our own twist on creating what we're proud to call our new Bellissima series of bikes.<br /><br />The prevailing logic behind most bikes marketed to women is usually broken down into these simple words; "shrink and pink". Though it makes things easy to explain, it isn't exactly the best way to make a bike fit or ride well. The other drawback is that not every woman is shaped like every other woman, not do they all like pink. Ladies- help me out here.<br /><br />Some of you gals have longer legs and shorter torsos- which is what has become the default basis for bikes designed for women. But that isn't the case for all of you, is it? See, the thing is, you ladies are no different than men- outside of the glaringly obvious ways- and come in all different shapes and sizes. If we're willing to accept that proper bike fit for a man requires a little time to set up, why would we simply expect to pull a small pink bike out of a box and assume it is "perfect" for a woman?<br /><br />Using our Alare and Gran Corsa frames, and now a new smaller 48cm size of the current 3VC 105, we have created some options that are not just great for women but for any rider looking for a smaller bike. Rather than compromising geometries that we love so much and trust, we've added narrower handlebars, zero offset seatposts, shorter stems and brake/ shift levers with shorter reach. This creates an overall shorter/ smaller cockpit without requiring the use of geometries that place the rider too far forward or with head angles that create sloppy handling.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtSXpH5ruGjK-hlJa_u4lVRbLgMMBejat7sKYwmSN_NVuYLsTpmG5S6eZq23kQre7hQ8vXPeAMwbBMwlwYTbrpeEwu_7yl9pVPSqOWru3MB468kLmjmR-TwNB72Qf0PWbEff2eCJiMf0/s1600-h/495A0154.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtSXpH5ruGjK-hlJa_u4lVRbLgMMBejat7sKYwmSN_NVuYLsTpmG5S6eZq23kQre7hQ8vXPeAMwbBMwlwYTbrpeEwu_7yl9pVPSqOWru3MB468kLmjmR-TwNB72Qf0PWbEff2eCJiMf0/s200/495A0154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353217234250026258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Gran Corsa Bellissima- Cielo Blue</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUeAXZvp8iXr1O2cl6Zw8PJJIsdVzP91jy5DBCU8C2RlS_GA9RFkPg0VsAVqg6lDItebnV-DkaKf02n-Wug218BJYcW8Mtc0-UK7xW_-bY2Yc8B1SWLQtYjDvOAKn9vsNd5m4h664Mx4/s1600-h/495A0140.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUeAXZvp8iXr1O2cl6Zw8PJJIsdVzP91jy5DBCU8C2RlS_GA9RFkPg0VsAVqg6lDItebnV-DkaKf02n-Wug218BJYcW8Mtc0-UK7xW_-bY2Yc8B1SWLQtYjDvOAKn9vsNd5m4h664Mx4/s200/495A0140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353217229858803858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Alare Bellissima- New Pearl White</span></span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmdUIuvxrr2mVdviSzRGAh26NfE2fnr3peY-rShBxAe_KWWFGehi4Bs6nAiMdFQlt98lXWnv1qSPogy_P6EwtCLMOPxk5AF4ur-JfcyTQvz2t8Q1qJ_N_jkdom8RTbmy8EdiKT59pfX0/s1600-h/495A0146.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmdUIuvxrr2mVdviSzRGAh26NfE2fnr3peY-rShBxAe_KWWFGehi4Bs6nAiMdFQlt98lXWnv1qSPogy_P6EwtCLMOPxk5AF4ur-JfcyTQvz2t8Q1qJ_N_jkdom8RTbmy8EdiKT59pfX0/s200/495A0146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353217230546628338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Alare Bellissima- Rosa Pink (for thos who <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">DO</span> like pink!)</span><br /></span></div><br />Here's the point; we want <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">ALL</span> of our bikes to handle and ride "like a Masi" because after all- <span style="font-style: italic;">it's all about the ride!</span><br /><br />When you combine these new models with the step-through mixte options available with our SoulVille line, we've assembled a nice offering of bikes from race to relaxation. The all new Alare Bellissima and Gran Corsa Bellissima have just arrived and they are ready to ride! See your local retailer for details and get your hands on one of the sweetest new bikes on the market.<br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-82201081706415433532009-06-24T11:50:00.000-07:002009-06-24T12:10:49.380-07:00Too much beautifulA former boss of mine used to walk by a bunch of product laid out to look at and with his sense of humor say "too much beautiful" and just walk away.<br /><br />Well, I have a hard time just walking away- all of us here have that problem.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqptbQYoPauJSWrJaEgzpxi-Jj6feuZqoEn62ppG_2dQSk1WhoG4V4ieCc0KuYflq6FRp_WCYUX84Hek6GMV4b28wWLX9DL0xNgC3ImBgVD2kEWZC1lbygLZxsNug5fgqQia0au6-Rb8/s1600-h/collage.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqptbQYoPauJSWrJaEgzpxi-Jj6feuZqoEn62ppG_2dQSk1WhoG4V4ieCc0KuYflq6FRp_WCYUX84Hek6GMV4b28wWLX9DL0xNgC3ImBgVD2kEWZC1lbygLZxsNug5fgqQia0au6-Rb8/s200/collage.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350973432029341426" border="0" /></a><br />The samples of our new products are here being photographed for the new catalog and we're now neck deep in <span style="font-style: italic;">too much beautiful</span>.<br /><br />Needless to say, you're going to be really happy with what you see... when you get to see it!<br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-45648717925012755902009-06-22T11:00:00.000-07:002009-06-22T11:02:44.799-07:00Who says being single is a bad thing?There are people "out there" who would have you believe that being single is a bad thing. Have you heard that song with the lyric "one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do"?<br /><br />How misguided those poor souls are. Obviously they've never experienced the singular joy of riding a Masi fixed gear or single speed bike! For those who know, there really is nothing quite like the sweet joy of spinning along on a perfectly adjusted fixed gear/ single speed bike- the chain quietly rolling over the teeth of the cog and chainring, barely whispering a sound, and your pedal stroke in harmony with your Zen-like state of mind. Zipping through city streets with the quiet calm inside that only comes from the uncluttered mind of riding a single... it's more than just a little poetic in its beauty.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAH5oHNxmycE84auQ1b_2CW-z78oLi9QP7jytw_9ob6cXw1zTKAOAlxfQyKb3fdiW5toSxk__MKo58-bvPqH4Rbaqd4Ip-3AAR7XJdACkvxWjWxf8n9WPVYpnW6RNT9T_-duJ13AFjh8/s1600-h/08F_special_ltd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAH5oHNxmycE84auQ1b_2CW-z78oLi9QP7jytw_9ob6cXw1zTKAOAlxfQyKb3fdiW5toSxk__MKo58-bvPqH4Rbaqd4Ip-3AAR7XJdACkvxWjWxf8n9WPVYpnW6RNT9T_-duJ13AFjh8/s200/08F_special_ltd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350201829732803778" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Speciale Fixed LTD</span><br /></div><br />We don't just "make some fixed gears", we very much live and breathe the gammut of fixed gear/ single speed cycling. It's this level of connection to the bikes that allows us to create so many great bikes that are so enjoyable to ride.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81yLxHXYLFdgPWvjP3Phdg8bikfZGGwTcGi1Ftsb69kDMmpV1ks-zK_JmnokwYAVTDHz2BjZunhuOBkAc5r0iCGQ4BkCMoDKpvEC5ofgzUFcTtC0GUOK5wHOlZcuTWyv_PAPYUip8G-E/s1600-h/08_SpecFixed_Grn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81yLxHXYLFdgPWvjP3Phdg8bikfZGGwTcGi1Ftsb69kDMmpV1ks-zK_JmnokwYAVTDHz2BjZunhuOBkAc5r0iCGQ4BkCMoDKpvEC5ofgzUFcTtC0GUOK5wHOlZcuTWyv_PAPYUip8G-E/s200/08_SpecFixed_Grn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350200356136409954" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Speciale Fixed</span>- <span style="font-size:78%;">Shamrock Green</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Whether you are bombing through the urban jungle humming "derailleurs are for failures" to yourself, or rolling the hills outside of town collecting winter training miles on a fixed gear to create the ultimate in suppleness and smoothness in your pedal stroke, we are on the same page with you.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C45RiaycODtDdEP9bA7fyegTwb0sYpPDetbHfYsboMuXMccLI4aN575GBw-MhfN8WGJ81VRPZlTuH_BH3pmSx5G9dW9IW5Gbuw2FnAhuDIbH1pQ1ebn47lx5PqkMoBeXsyya1DD8XAA/s1600-h/08F_MASI_FIXED_YLO.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C45RiaycODtDdEP9bA7fyegTwb0sYpPDetbHfYsboMuXMccLI4aN575GBw-MhfN8WGJ81VRPZlTuH_BH3pmSx5G9dW9IW5Gbuw2FnAhuDIbH1pQ1ebn47lx5PqkMoBeXsyya1DD8XAA/s200/08F_MASI_FIXED_YLO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350200340721831858" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Speciale Fixed- Metallic Yellow<br /><br /></span></div>If you just like the idea of getting out on a long country road- maybe even unpaved dirt or gravel- and need to remove ALL distractions from your ride, then the Speciale Commuter may be more your (single) speed.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2CDHjAqVI0PISDEwU8EP5auqeZy0b8U4qf1TNGVSZHWsAD1H4zg9e25B5WPOlNOreV5-ke8D50Ps3a9fJBNx1-B_IwelvL1_kwmzGS8OsMtOnJ4If1BDd5RvC6p_6szAVnlC7fnLD60/s1600-h/08F_cmmtr_Blu.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2CDHjAqVI0PISDEwU8EP5auqeZy0b8U4qf1TNGVSZHWsAD1H4zg9e25B5WPOlNOreV5-ke8D50Ps3a9fJBNx1-B_IwelvL1_kwmzGS8OsMtOnJ4If1BDd5RvC6p_6szAVnlC7fnLD60/s200/08F_cmmtr_Blu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350200360866018642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Speciale Commuter- Metallic Blue<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdETE4L6C8hQes9quTZtxkYfVeyAGvn461NeHdx2FNHsID9kAvUlOxdXota3vnZl5S0EYG7GaOwVkPq8U3MijyOksnF6r_3ATwKA5MWA0gHG_a-yegHy5KsdAz-o-Kha5SgMz4CzkE6NY/s1600-h/08s_MasiSpecComm_Org.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdETE4L6C8hQes9quTZtxkYfVeyAGvn461NeHdx2FNHsID9kAvUlOxdXota3vnZl5S0EYG7GaOwVkPq8U3MijyOksnF6r_3ATwKA5MWA0gHG_a-yegHy5KsdAz-o-Kha5SgMz4CzkE6NY/s200/08s_MasiSpecComm_Org.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350201838400097730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Speciale Commuter- Orange Creme<br /></span></div><br />Sometimes, the ride to the corner market or the favorite java spigot requires a little more style than just a rusty old clunker (not that we don't love rusty old clunkers). If that's the case, then maybe you need to swing a leg over a SoulVille/ SS and let the graceful elegance of the curved steel tubing transport you to a new level of cool.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQCrX9P3PcaiKR0z9pX_VzwffHvUmEyA-sfn8YF-MvJPkVxwTQiWWk1Snf-0kg3mebjjdl9WC-UjmxCvj6Gb8D8GNMnyBB5HM3TYvLQTKHQFZfR0-DRIi_Zw9CibARB35grzJrS71lvw/s1600-h/YJ3E2848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQCrX9P3PcaiKR0z9pX_VzwffHvUmEyA-sfn8YF-MvJPkVxwTQiWWk1Snf-0kg3mebjjdl9WC-UjmxCvj6Gb8D8GNMnyBB5HM3TYvLQTKHQFZfR0-DRIi_Zw9CibARB35grzJrS71lvw/s200/YJ3E2848.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350200350934137394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">SoulVille/SS</span></div><br />Then there are those of you (like most of us here) who like to let their own inner Product Geek shine through and prefer to design and build your own wunder bike creation. For those of that inclination, we provide two amazing cool framesets to suit that desire. If you're creating the ultimate sprint beast for the banked boards of the velodrome, then the Coltello is the platform you have been seeking. With its high BB and aggressive geometry, the super stiff frame will launch you into the lead with such ease you'll swear you're on a bigger gear than you normally ride.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzF7V_uqZgZtMp523DpHTEIH0x5CxvEFZNCAW-y4ajIHRubW7DV3CPQ_3IpEvtrg2-cFC4cTbDQaKUjJ54MNyPWX1aGOQuR4a9vChQusW7aCam6BbCoMSRQpOQKLxVA4COkDkxeBR6oQ/s1600-h/coltello_frame_green.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzF7V_uqZgZtMp523DpHTEIH0x5CxvEFZNCAW-y4ajIHRubW7DV3CPQ_3IpEvtrg2-cFC4cTbDQaKUjJ54MNyPWX1aGOQuR4a9vChQusW7aCam6BbCoMSRQpOQKLxVA4COkDkxeBR6oQ/s200/coltello_frame_green.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350200346275031570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Coltello</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There are some who prefer the unbridled sharpness of a race frameset even for their street/ city fixed gear bikes and for those we have the Speciale Sprint frameset. The smooth ride of the Reynolds 631 tubing makes the choppy streets seem a little more like the smooth surface of a polished pearl! And if you've been storing an old Campagnolo or Suntour Superbe Pro track group in a dusty box in your garage or under your bed, simply waiting for "that perfect steel track frame"... then wipe off the dust and get out your tub of white lithium grease!<br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DpNeACbFpElSKGs79Yx8sdzGB47QzbTnSkMKEwhl2gA-lwGwcODaVA2QY-umKU0USBCE8ZRnLiXbaa6tq9a4zZqI3Fb9NkcNhIGPFPp0prCGfMP5MryRwYL18J09hXY1xez1n9YZDJc/s1600-h/08F_SPRINT_ORANGE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DpNeACbFpElSKGs79Yx8sdzGB47QzbTnSkMKEwhl2gA-lwGwcODaVA2QY-umKU0USBCE8ZRnLiXbaa6tq9a4zZqI3Fb9NkcNhIGPFPp0prCGfMP5MryRwYL18J09hXY1xez1n9YZDJc/s200/08F_SPRINT_ORANGE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350201833348246194" border="0" /></a>Needless to say, we're kinda sweet on the whole fixed/ single thing. We love it and we live it. Hopefully you'll see the fruits of that love when you put your hands on one of the several bikes/ frames we have created for you.<br /><br />TimTim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-91952255421805912052009-06-12T12:00:00.000-07:002009-06-12T12:19:41.546-07:00RFK CriteriumPretty cool race around RFK Stadium in the Capital City. 1.2 mile course and flat as a pancake. Kenda rode great and we were active the whole race. We lined it up perfect at the end for yours truly but with 1 lap to go I flatted. Had great legs today and was in search of a great result. That's racing!<br /><br />Chad B rode great and was top 10. After the race we spun around DC and did some sight seeing. We ran into the big motorcycle parade which was super cool. Its really cool to see everything in DC. Every time I come here I still get overwhelmed with the history and patriotism all around. What a feeling!<br /><br />We packed up the car in route to Somerville and scooped Ty up in Philly on the way. A nice team dinner and now time for bed.<br /><br />Feeling a bit under the weather for some reason tonight. Feel like I got a bit of a bug as well as my allergies being bad. Good nights rest should cure it.<br /><br />Tour of Somerville tomorrow. Great race with lots of history. Time for some rest and I look for great things tomorrow.<br /><br />M@<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(Note; A little bit of a time warp here- this post was originally written by Marco Aledia back in late May, but just showed up! Ah, the joys of technology!)</span>Marco Alediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04130996371201517091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-35525535610323537522009-06-09T13:21:00.000-07:002009-06-09T16:03:53.662-07:00Black GoldCarbon fiber has been touted as the miracle material for bicycles for decades now. Since the first carbon frames of the 80's up to now, people have been in love with the material and the potential it has always represented.<br /><br />Not all frame designs or uses of carbon have been perfect- some frames and components have been too soft, too hard, too heavy, too ugly... yet we've continued to lust after the woven black carbon material. Manufacturing processes and designs have improved very dramatically over the years and we're still watching the evolution of carbon today. It's safe to say that we have not reached the end point yet, but where we are already is pretty darned nice!<br /><br />Meet the Masi 3VC; constructed with a monocoque front triangle mated to the rear stays with lugs at the seat cluster and bottom bracket area. The ultra stiff and super light front triangle minimizes twisting at the head tube for sprinting power and cornering precision. The lugged rear end allows for fine-tuning of the ride; the rider of a 51cm bike doesn't require the same stiffness in the stays as the rider of a 61cm bike.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RnNR8hQ68mXN5yoYLJA1aEQroyfBVRM8fHKWK81oAVk8_dImfCYsXsngWhEdZKgnI_gwWHhQYMC8HRmf32uJRPjQmkzG064refJGdyl7Tszfm_Hp6btry-fQbSpNcNFAkHnPuwwWMxI/s1600-h/IMG_4953.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RnNR8hQ68mXN5yoYLJA1aEQroyfBVRM8fHKWK81oAVk8_dImfCYsXsngWhEdZKgnI_gwWHhQYMC8HRmf32uJRPjQmkzG064refJGdyl7Tszfm_Hp6btry-fQbSpNcNFAkHnPuwwWMxI/s200/IMG_4953.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345465595811697970" border="0" /></a>Speaking of rear stays... dig the curves on those seat stays. Looks sexy and adds to a ride that can only be described as "magical". The curve of the stays adds power to the rear brake by prevening the stay from "bowing" towards the seat tube when the rear brake is used. This means you get more braking power when you want it, instead of that braking power being absorbed by the frame. Those curves also help minimize the wheel skip that is common with carbon frames especially. Wheel skip is common on all rigid race bikes with short, quick stays, but carbon frames are especially prone to it since carbon has a naturally springy characteristic to it. With the stays curving away from the seat tube, rather than bending in towards the seat tube, they act as a lever helping the rear wheel hug the ground better over rough surfaces. Sure, no stay design can eliminate wheel skip completely, but a litle less skip is a great thing! An added benefit of the reduced skip is increased power transfer to the rear wheel and rear brake by virtue of the fact the wheel is contacting the ground more... pretty simple if you think about it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtlvIitZ2Qa-QI-IV109mun3oD0L_yPGPq1oCmaKl8QNO9w7ofC6v1iLTPW3wmAm4QBiQ-ikP0nHdpxm-qTjfakEwYL_kFN_oktAAJRBJ0-4al74wKDkbvqOUnxZCFLFhCf48tRoGneU/s1600-h/IMG_4950.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtlvIitZ2Qa-QI-IV109mun3oD0L_yPGPq1oCmaKl8QNO9w7ofC6v1iLTPW3wmAm4QBiQ-ikP0nHdpxm-qTjfakEwYL_kFN_oktAAJRBJ0-4al74wKDkbvqOUnxZCFLFhCf48tRoGneU/s200/IMG_4950.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345465607103403346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hh1u9jxj-nWU4akb2Wi2FVUvji7T9Cva0HB2dwequt_eJFmfVVneax8dxjXPMbGa9U25mk_jGReKy5traPPbDUV9fIXdPTa9j3EC3mYuJttG_jsLBU1V6QambY_Ms5UP81adFDNKPKk/s1600-h/IMG_5019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hh1u9jxj-nWU4akb2Wi2FVUvji7T9Cva0HB2dwequt_eJFmfVVneax8dxjXPMbGa9U25mk_jGReKy5traPPbDUV9fIXdPTa9j3EC3mYuJttG_jsLBU1V6QambY_Ms5UP81adFDNKPKk/s200/IMG_5019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345465599839862370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXakHXdBwcL28Mfd9pOARN7HLRwRQHPekSqA0t2o332sSKNdhHyiBAAvhXtT2GwYZohbaCsDH8et5Ns722eh7GxpVSpcgLnYT7pAnkvfhLwMiHYtkuTrphjeERkc2mluSp9__XFt-hGXc/s1600-h/IMG_4920.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXakHXdBwcL28Mfd9pOARN7HLRwRQHPekSqA0t2o332sSKNdhHyiBAAvhXtT2GwYZohbaCsDH8et5Ns722eh7GxpVSpcgLnYT7pAnkvfhLwMiHYtkuTrphjeERkc2mluSp9__XFt-hGXc/s200/IMG_4920.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345465592289350466" border="0" /></a><br />Putting the shape of the stays aside, they provide excellent stiffness for climbing and sprinting but with the tuned lay-up of the carbon, they also provide just the right amount of comfort too. The frequently overused "stiff yet compliant", "rigid yet comfortable" and "firm yet supple" all come to mind... but they actually apply with the 3VC.<br /><br />The 3VC series uses the exact same frame from the 105 up to the Team Issue- so you get the same race-proven frame from the least expensive model to the most expensive model. And, you're in good company when you ride a 3VC, since the <a href="http://www.infernoracing.org/">Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Spinergy</a> team has been racing on the 3VC for 3 years now and with great success along the way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZMdWAO9ad1u800CUFyg48A-iCaWt-XV_NXVbUiPx6tCzWZ3jpg_Qq0hCbSNXgAveUpCCERMfXnUABxDJy5kEjKMaVHQT9V-CAUQZJ5JROOxBF97BmjfxKIEt-j3OGT-dhTfQUj26YzM/s1600-h/08s_3VC_Team_3Q_OnBlk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZMdWAO9ad1u800CUFyg48A-iCaWt-XV_NXVbUiPx6tCzWZ3jpg_Qq0hCbSNXgAveUpCCERMfXnUABxDJy5kEjKMaVHQT9V-CAUQZJ5JROOxBF97BmjfxKIEt-j3OGT-dhTfQUj26YzM/s200/08s_3VC_Team_3Q_OnBlk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345462135401236370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU2YXwwsEhzW6t1WmP0vJTZURDF06HPiH1MMLBfjOjMHOErpsM7Ue2ryiQW7VakzMssRx2W9zKVbIXSOFuGbUdp44LfDOuEkkJJAxeVQxgoryhSRJeBdVtyqc5kKMwx4gs4yLO9Ztvzo/s1600-h/YJ3E2896.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU2YXwwsEhzW6t1WmP0vJTZURDF06HPiH1MMLBfjOjMHOErpsM7Ue2ryiQW7VakzMssRx2W9zKVbIXSOFuGbUdp44LfDOuEkkJJAxeVQxgoryhSRJeBdVtyqc5kKMwx4gs4yLO9Ztvzo/s200/YJ3E2896.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345462122206019682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOW5R-npQVxDfruLbtwF_fkOL9fSOX0JdHTxOvKhMU7gLLDC8Kh9Tl6aanc28Pmn-OYduAti_T7UB6BtqbDruIdSQKDLUXb4SMPapqCAvd-uGeKh5wqW334OIYy3gbK3wIlETGrepY4/s1600-h/08F_3VC_ULTGRA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOW5R-npQVxDfruLbtwF_fkOL9fSOX0JdHTxOvKhMU7gLLDC8Kh9Tl6aanc28Pmn-OYduAti_T7UB6BtqbDruIdSQKDLUXb4SMPapqCAvd-uGeKh5wqW334OIYy3gbK3wIlETGrepY4/s200/08F_3VC_ULTGRA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345462124546443922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBSn2vbBmWOtNEjL6zFk2muIO1UdhLStN0pCMejJQoF3OCGtWutvbWf0SXJPuQahB-mc6o_Axzwu1vNneC2Yj7H9EKJX5VGuP-Al3zL4AT8jRPlsdhRuGb6XCbNG9R9rF3ebSf4DZBQc/s1600-h/YJ3E2837.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBSn2vbBmWOtNEjL6zFk2muIO1UdhLStN0pCMejJQoF3OCGtWutvbWf0SXJPuQahB-mc6o_Axzwu1vNneC2Yj7H9EKJX5VGuP-Al3zL4AT8jRPlsdhRuGb6XCbNG9R9rF3ebSf4DZBQc/s200/YJ3E2837.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345465587379206706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DNxxSiu_IV7Z-m2oK-ivBAhijwPXQDlEwqMgVJIsSbXHAgna3C937W4FnL3iqWxbYSmS7_EP9DMEUCq4V_h3iCctnijiC76aTrxK0XBQ35PMC_t4e4LGCvEu4D98ssVlmFSvAUXV7_c/s1600-h/3VC_DA_FRAME.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DNxxSiu_IV7Z-m2oK-ivBAhijwPXQDlEwqMgVJIsSbXHAgna3C937W4FnL3iqWxbYSmS7_EP9DMEUCq4V_h3iCctnijiC76aTrxK0XBQ35PMC_t4e4LGCvEu4D98ssVlmFSvAUXV7_c/s200/3VC_DA_FRAME.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345462129988550482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />So whether your new bike budget is limitless or more modest, we've got a model ready to suit your riding needs. And if you're more the DIY type, you can even get the 3VC as a frameset and build up your own uber wunder bike!<br /><br />The 3VC is light, stiff, compliant and drop-dead gorgeous... all the things you dream about in a dream bike, right?Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-83418200392443771092009-05-23T22:30:00.000-07:002009-05-23T22:49:59.733-07:00A beautiful week in Minneapolis<div>Masi spent the past week in Minneapolis getting countless excellent images and video for the upcoming Masi catalog and other projects. The weather during the week was about as good as anybody could possibly ever hope to experience and the people of Minneapolis who we worked with or encountered were amazingly warm and hospitable. All in all, it was an incredible week in an incredible city.<br /><br />The week was filled with very long days of riding around the city from location to location; the rental car was only used for driving to and from the airport and the home base bike shop- <a href="http://www.behind-bars.com/">Behind Bars</a>. Days began with a quick breakfast and then a full day of getting bikes and riders prepped and ready and then riding through the amazing cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most days of shooting did not wrap up until well into the evening, with daylight hanging on until close to 9:00PM. Evenings consisted of a nice dinner with the day's crew and then it was back to the hotel to review the photos captured during the day... as well as a few late night rides through the city. Five days proved to be barely enough to get all that we had hoped to, but with a final morning/ afternoon of shooting on Friday we were satisfied with our efforts... and very tired. We wished we would have had more time to get out and see even more of the cities and even more importantly had the chance to ride more.<br /><br />In the end, we left Minneapolis with tons of great photographs for the catalog and lots of excellent video as well. We're itching to get back to Minneapolis already and hopefully will be there again sooner- rather than later.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4TNLoVxnJ0WZ-B1TLEMEOAkpgk2ydKtqm4o4-uytqiPTXsETfdOt1sDCXZs5NPASD8_lFlfVQBhOChDS32LyXZZXu-1jgEMD8Cv9P5TGkO5x5og08_JktzJIcTtryqW4nuoSNaTyOBY/s1600-h/Minneapolis+125.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339253422139471394" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4TNLoVxnJ0WZ-B1TLEMEOAkpgk2ydKtqm4o4-uytqiPTXsETfdOt1sDCXZs5NPASD8_lFlfVQBhOChDS32LyXZZXu-1jgEMD8Cv9P5TGkO5x5og08_JktzJIcTtryqW4nuoSNaTyOBY/s200/Minneapolis+125.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">The lovely ladies taking a rest between shoots.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2G2CD4uc_4FZ_gB5ibMeWDfLl_zTQTSbALwoBTwEK1DYO2SSp4h9dEB2D6Q6M__4I-XLH177o1XjE3T97DkI84yMLPkrTX8yIFau1N_pLfIA4F3PTw6uK9FoTEBVi2WDuVGy3ygOIzoE/s1600-h/Minneapolis+118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339253410783818114" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2G2CD4uc_4FZ_gB5ibMeWDfLl_zTQTSbALwoBTwEK1DYO2SSp4h9dEB2D6Q6M__4I-XLH177o1XjE3T97DkI84yMLPkrTX8yIFau1N_pLfIA4F3PTw6uK9FoTEBVi2WDuVGy3ygOIzoE/s200/Minneapolis+118.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite icons of Minneapolis- the Grain Belt Beer sign.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmrVE6d5E9hP45YHl_V42UVRjXFxuPIvWazYD2JgQBoYLzeMI0SKEftMGfFFNc-f8dfY3ceRrZdl7g2i1vS6jimjUzN8rHtunugYA0AtWbam3_2l-IneMt9XBeuPaHhDkpA-dJ90DvG8/s1600-h/Minneapolis+062.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339253407749731746" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmrVE6d5E9hP45YHl_V42UVRjXFxuPIvWazYD2JgQBoYLzeMI0SKEftMGfFFNc-f8dfY3ceRrZdl7g2i1vS6jimjUzN8rHtunugYA0AtWbam3_2l-IneMt9XBeuPaHhDkpA-dJ90DvG8/s200/Minneapolis+062.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pete Demos- Creative Director- setting up the flashes and getting ready to make the magic happen.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjln5oMVyOag8Cf4j08FUH67hDuuTv5q7-0O8z2kUYfxqwYcIPAkd67hgMS1xinxSuEC5BfiMIt_LtOycphUThEuCjxHU2TbjlxOF2U3wrKVrZ-lbNmg5ssC98obhZS9WhK5Rs0I1z85M/s1600-h/Minneapolis+046.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339253394730755906" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjln5oMVyOag8Cf4j08FUH67hDuuTv5q7-0O8z2kUYfxqwYcIPAkd67hgMS1xinxSuEC5BfiMIt_LtOycphUThEuCjxHU2TbjlxOF2U3wrKVrZ-lbNmg5ssC98obhZS9WhK5Rs0I1z85M/s200/Minneapolis+046.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pete getting the long row of Masi bikes; props and customer bikes combined- a great sight!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9FV8S89qjyxcD8RRwQfk1cC-0sAwSgAARbK7h5Qev3lHY76xalmLrP29Jlk_awQs6w_Hv3EhbnjRXspTxi_b1q91C1KtYbIMcoPpc-HaudjWSoa13Bz1khSZrSkYTm8hNb2xEjsEPVs/s1600-h/Minneapolis+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339253391103437186" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9FV8S89qjyxcD8RRwQfk1cC-0sAwSgAARbK7h5Qev3lHY76xalmLrP29Jlk_awQs6w_Hv3EhbnjRXspTxi_b1q91C1KtYbIMcoPpc-HaudjWSoa13Bz1khSZrSkYTm8hNb2xEjsEPVs/s200/Minneapolis+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Pete getting set up for a shoot on the night we got into town. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339258596244882322" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYwkNXO7fbONPHc9SF_1ZzeojrS5BDVgRKwwN5vQisdw-brqhMBE3uiTpNVdGTMvkc3xg0GXBta9j_ygP8Apv8CoDzvni2NKqC5K0nXpzJcvRGzba6okyu0mp3zn3Fv7Tea_GT9MoStA/s200/Minneapolis+226.jpg" border="0" /><br />One of the more beautiful areas of downtown, at the Mill Ruins.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339258577538653090" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuwmjK-ukR-rompQr_T8GxtYEvEGu5xe5Nl68MafvTr4afXRGh62d8kDqVS5JDH7yZAREbcr3dI194ujcpTIBlTF1c7aOdIfXCJPBfvIHooKrVdno9u2nElUBYSWWe8JmAP4scfXugWc/s200/Minneapolis+160.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Spencer with the Speciale CX and a beautiful iron bridge along the river.<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339258584911716802" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ctsGVnibAKlzfNzP5sB90U18sTvkS4dRSkszAzVPSUBF4rZiMFbR8WqfBHu9mn8kR5bZ5jscO0vJSJ_DGCPNtsHdpUctTzRBVouBWkk6mz22wStYi75_QCSPAolbapsn092LI6ul07Q/s200/Minneapolis+215.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Trains are still a big part of the Minneapolis world- innumerable tons of freight come through the city via rail.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339258586888807682" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 150px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGeE2WBkTfqfn0X8yGQTKERH-pldqLW8iA545PB4_H5jDvK0ZQYTBGqUSKvP_SDyJtZUFt8CEnGB6s4wWLd7SBvTmneJX_-xRp-sTimb4JWDt3xr6WQDvkX2Rp0w58_lhD3lebNySV94/s200/Minneapolis+225.jpg" border="0" /><br />Doing my job- I apparently make for a pretty good tripod.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339258600726533154" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-b7HfsNBm4g9pJKJezXbEo7X8gtrUYfDKC5pbFl4BsoovauCw4GDIF2ilkzBz-G6BMfSppXSrP2LL6XFGGnMHJKKVs9eDlYGb5s0vWSKV1AejqBawd_vjKkk9PG81Fy-nrJgSu4Ug3Hc/s200/Minneapolis+272.jpg" border="0" /><br />The LGR boys on their Coltello track frames; all three years of the frame represented!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKs45Y-4oI1zr5zvnGonl-o1yRbbCje0LlhHgcKQBeoHAt3EBLK0boshom0xRbp-sf6v5rrQEmRyCPws5tcrwp3XN7f-L1F5g7LeXlwGdHo2x3_Wbiq-mq5zIc59u13isL4eddgKCQ_D4/s1600-h/Minneapolis+339.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339260117482908226" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKs45Y-4oI1zr5zvnGonl-o1yRbbCje0LlhHgcKQBeoHAt3EBLK0boshom0xRbp-sf6v5rrQEmRyCPws5tcrwp3XN7f-L1F5g7LeXlwGdHo2x3_Wbiq-mq5zIc59u13isL4eddgKCQ_D4/s200/Minneapolis+339.jpg" border="0" /></a>Me with Chuck, Josh and Dan of Behind Bars at the end of a long week.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECnA867_DQmCT06Wx_rjv1huIdRvOjZtJ5jPJ1K5mOFkgYmkLiBHDxZMN-2VzBAc7fxELnw1sVcdXL5qPVzCxTS0xi1DJdaPyrwiC1dFZfSxnS_NcWyKQ8aC4q7ztk4WwTW5L6eF9-TQ/s1600-h/Minneapolis+081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339259715083256722" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 150px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECnA867_DQmCT06Wx_rjv1huIdRvOjZtJ5jPJ1K5mOFkgYmkLiBHDxZMN-2VzBAc7fxELnw1sVcdXL5qPVzCxTS0xi1DJdaPyrwiC1dFZfSxnS_NcWyKQ8aC4q7ztk4WwTW5L6eF9-TQ/s200/Minneapolis+081.jpg" border="0" /></a>My very own Speciale Fixed looking quite happy in the Minnesota sun (it was a very happy bike).<br /></div><br />Though there are countless people to thank, a few of the major ones are;<br /><a href="http://www.behind-bars.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Behind Bars Bicycle Shop</span></a>- our home base during the shoot, as well as our friends. Chuck Cowan and his guys at the shop kept the bikes running and ready for action.<br /><a href="http://www.twinsix.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Twin Six Alternative Cycling Apparel</span></a>- clothing and accessories for the riders and Masi staff as well. Their clothing designs kept everybody looking good.<br /><a href="http://www.banjobrothers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Banjo Brothers</span></a>- bags and packs for the bikes and riders. Banjo Bros also helped to get us in touch with Twin Six, so they really did double duty. And the bags were great props for the shoots, as well as excellent tools for transporting gear to all corners of the city.<br /><a href="http://www.lazerhelmets.com/en/cycling/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lazer Helmets</span></a>- our friends at Lazer generously provided helmets for the week's photo shoots as well. If you're riding your bike, please wear a helmet... and certainly give Lazer a look.<br /><a href="http://www.riotminneapolis.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Spencer Haugh</span></a> (and his lovely girlfriend Katrina) and the <a href="http://littleguyracing.com/blog/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">LGR Racing team</span></a>- Spencer was not only one of the models, but he is also a member of the Masi-sponsored LGR Racing team and served as an excellent scout and guide. His help was invaluable on many levels.<br /><br />Many more thanks are due, so check the <a href="http://masiguy.blogspot.com/">Masiguy blo</a>g for more behind the scenes coverage.<br /><br />Thank you again to all of our friends and fans in Minneapolis/ St. Paul- your help and friendship means more than words can express.<br /><br />Tim<br /></div>Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-62340277638461517282009-05-14T12:22:00.000-07:002009-06-11T09:04:25.333-07:00Masi Bicycles and Chrome Bags Join forces for Velo City Tour Goldsprints<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ctjackson%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="stockticker"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;">Masi Bicycles teams up with Chrome Bags<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;">in support of the </span></u></i></b><st1:place><st1:placename><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;">Chrome</span></u></i></b></st1:placename><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;"> </span></u></i></b><st1:placename><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;">Velo</span></u></i></b></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;"> </span></u></i></b><st1:placetype><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;">City</span></u></i></b></st1:placetype></st1:place><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size:16;"> Tour Goldsprints.</span></u></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;">
<br /></span></o:p></u></i></b></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> ********</o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place><st1:city><b style="">Vista</b></st1:city><b style="">, </b><st1:state><b style="">CA-</b></st1:state></st1:place><b style=""> </b>Masi Bicycles proudly announces their partnership with Chrome Bags to support the Chrome Velo City Tour Goldsprints, or “Chromesprints” as they may grow to be known this summer.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“When the opportunity to work with Chrome was presented to us, we immediately jumped”, stated Masi Brand Manager, Tim Jackson. “Chrome is indisputably one of the most iconic brands in the entire urban cycling world- that griffin and seat belt buckle bag strap is as recognizable as our headbadge!” Masi Bicycles has become a staple of the urban cycling scene over the past few years and this new relationship with Chrome is a perfect marriage of great brands. As <st1:city><st1:place>Jackson</st1:place></st1:city> said, “Chrome came to us for the bikes because they’re fans of the products we make and we said yes because we are fans of the products they make- it just makes so much sense on so many levels.”</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtxSIMWau7ov9_gbMOq4kx87S4IHC-TPIQQsvx5LJLtvFjXww1FFUJ-Ijxkpf2gVEqhPGsv-LKODV3UjCDU7hy8DvdnDIZj5K9HwvqNr7tCIWcC4cSPHskOvJdAzirrIHIGaA9tYEU0I/s1600-h/P4290248.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtxSIMWau7ov9_gbMOq4kx87S4IHC-TPIQQsvx5LJLtvFjXww1FFUJ-Ijxkpf2gVEqhPGsv-LKODV3UjCDU7hy8DvdnDIZj5K9HwvqNr7tCIWcC4cSPHskOvJdAzirrIHIGaA9tYEU0I/s320/P4290248.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335766009651357090" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Masi has provided Chrome with three of its very popular Speciale Fixed <st1:stockticker>LTD</st1:stockticker> bicycles to be used in the Goldsprints roller races that will take place in several cities including the Tour party in <st1:city><st1:place>San Francisco</st1:place></st1:city> on June 26<sup>th</sup>. When the bikes and Goldsprints set up is not on the road, it will be proudly on display in the Chrome retail store in <st1:city><st1:place>San Francisco</st1:place></st1:city>.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgC77LHvNmNReGiUBYcaf1dRW9eCjesTjYnRDu-j29UX-TtFWd6DR5zjv6Nh95xAUjUxpNJRBlMUMeNqTDukGq4qhXIfbFgXr47g_LO3PcxFagjxvmE-mmRmjrUcQSTCRfVAyHiMdKgg/s1600-h/P4290235.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgC77LHvNmNReGiUBYcaf1dRW9eCjesTjYnRDu-j29UX-TtFWd6DR5zjv6Nh95xAUjUxpNJRBlMUMeNqTDukGq4qhXIfbFgXr47g_LO3PcxFagjxvmE-mmRmjrUcQSTCRfVAyHiMdKgg/s320/P4290235.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335766000210883650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC9RVqBZVsuzCF1LUuLcXtFSY6PFoEiMcbuYWD1hhHNj7PpYI1VH8wgxaRT_04gmRLarD5mF0SgTxqc5TFSP5PP1rttXOPJjdUeW_sCEUK3qCF8l2cQS5dMYZb03_irWF6Ah_gfRSllk/s1600-h/P4290242.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC9RVqBZVsuzCF1LUuLcXtFSY6PFoEiMcbuYWD1hhHNj7PpYI1VH8wgxaRT_04gmRLarD5mF0SgTxqc5TFSP5PP1rttXOPJjdUeW_sCEUK3qCF8l2cQS5dMYZb03_irWF6Ah_gfRSllk/s320/P4290242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335766809722869986" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The famous Chrome black van will be transporting the Goldsprint set-up from location to location. Check out <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/">Chrome Messenger Bags</a> and the Masi Bicycles website (www.masibikes.com) for tour information and details. In-depth details on the entire Velo City Tour can also be found at the Cyclehawk website (<a href="http://cyclehawk.com/">www.cyclehawk.com</a>).
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name="Bibliography"> <w:lsdexception locked="false" priority="39" qformat="true" name="TOC Heading"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:script; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-2147475389 0 128 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New 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5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Masi Guy,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >I just want to post a little story about my SPECIALE </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >RANDONNEUR and the TransIowa race I took it on the first week of May 2009.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >There are many things </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >about TransIowa but one of them is not smooth surface asphalt pavement (except </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >for maybe 5-10% of the total 320 mile route). I struggled for 6 months in choosing which type of bike </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >to take on this adventure and the final decision was made just 3 weeks before race date. I was visiting </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Dayton, Ohio and stopped in at a local bike shop and took the Speciale CX out and deemed it the bike that </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >would take me to Iowa.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >I drove back home and headed off to my local bike shop that stocks Masi in </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >search of the CX. What I found was the Randonneur instead and was I happy about that. I know the CX </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >would have been a fine steed to take along on my adventure but next summer my friend and I are planning </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >a long cross country trip and that swayed me to make the final “Touring” bike decision.
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >I did a little </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >post fabrication work – took off the fenders, added a rear rack (which saved my rear end from dropping out </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >at mile 80 because of poor planning on my part!), put some larger tires on it, and hit the road.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Although I did not complete the race: 320 miles, non-stop, non-supported, cue sheets for directions, </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >and on gravel or B level maintenance roads (website: <a href="http://transiowa.blogspot.com/">http://transiowa.blogspot.com/</a></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >) – my bike did not fail me. I am supremely pleased with the decision to purchase the Masi Speciale </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Randonneur and look forward to many comfortable miles upon it!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >
<br />Enclosed is a picture of the bike with my breakfast at a </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >local gas station in North English, Iowa.
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbqwp8ACrONOUZogtKPpVaOQsYRiX6GT5slsB1rc-3sapIJ07MHLhO36UGFf9dSkoIRBS0_1IMqyiZ3qLt_spVch0kzjcrJErgPe84uwFg2IzFfpfyhVHds7EwWVA-qXCaB2HnZjaUDg/s1600-h/TransIowa+001-com.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbqwp8ACrONOUZogtKPpVaOQsYRiX6GT5slsB1rc-3sapIJ07MHLhO36UGFf9dSkoIRBS0_1IMqyiZ3qLt_spVch0kzjcrJErgPe84uwFg2IzFfpfyhVHds7EwWVA-qXCaB2HnZjaUDg/s320/TransIowa+001-com.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335026437506763170" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >She served </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >her purpose beyond expectation and I look </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >forward to the return next </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >year and hopefully a successful journey!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Thanks for making such a </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >great bike!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14;color:blue;" >Bill Graves</span></em></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14;color:blue;" ></span></em><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> I'd have to agree with Bill here- the Randonneur <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">IS</span> a great bike!
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<br />We love getting emails and testimonials like this. We kinda live in a bubble here at Masi Global World Domination Headquarters- we believe in each and every bike we create and think they're all pretty incredible, but hearing from those of you who have the bikes "in the field" makes our work that much more rewarding. So really, the thanks come from us... <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">THANK YOU!</span>
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<br />Tim
<br />Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006018867688452229.post-74865929579777939002009-05-11T08:49:00.000-07:002009-05-11T09:08:28.487-07:00Masi Speciale CX in New ZealandI'm not exactly known for being "a man of few words", in fact... I'm pretty well known for being "wordy". However, sometimes there is nothing I can say better than the words of somebody else. With that said, I'm going to let Vaughan Watson of Christchurch City, New Zealand do the talking here:
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >just thought I'd send in a little</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >story and some pictures of what</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > my Speciale CX and me have </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >been up to over here in New </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Zealand. You see, over here there is absolutely no such </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >thing as Cyclo-Cross, i.e. no </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >races, nobody knows what </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >such a bike looks like, they're a novelty in obscure corners of </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >foreign magazines for the most</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > part. So what do you do with a</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >steel 'cross bike in New </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Zealand?</span>
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >It's done 4 100km+ road races</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >with me placing as high as top </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >5 in my age group amateur class, and first bunch of </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >amateurs each time in fields of</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >over 1000 people. It's wonderful</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > mixing it up with the carbon boys as many look upon your </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >soulful steel beast with utter </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >disdain!</span>
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >It's completed two proper XC </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >MTB races in the local </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Canterbury Summer XC series, first race I got 2nd in sport, then</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > mixing it up with the elite boys I </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >got 6th with a puncture at the </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >next one, despite the mud and slop and many people walking </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >the downhill sections, which the</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > Masi nailed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShyphenhyphen_IX1LgZy-pFJMKA5bB6_d4hJVz9rpLJ6TajGyeWmRk7t7AirEoIj9QgTQX2rGfZMdCvAfKkXNkIzXEkLLzTcO7D7WdkDWZ9WrxNA2N3qcguVs19cO2TIuqXacNcumELZbl9VD3qhA/s1600-h/XC+Race+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShyphenhyphen_IX1LgZy-pFJMKA5bB6_d4hJVz9rpLJ6TajGyeWmRk7t7AirEoIj9QgTQX2rGfZMdCvAfKkXNkIzXEkLLzTcO7D7WdkDWZ9WrxNA2N3qcguVs19cO2TIuqXacNcumELZbl9VD3qhA/s320/XC+Race+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334595853134748594" border="0" /></a>
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<br />It's completed a 106km 'off </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >road' race, consisting mainly of </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >gravel 4x4 road, getting me </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >30th place out of 700 odd, in freezing cold conditions with a </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >few people getting treated for </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >hypothremia. I tell ya, there is </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >something satisfying about nailing past full suspension </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >bikes downhill in the big ring on </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >your CX bike in an 'MTB' race!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u_lVZIyDeC1Y3ddnGJEsMZ0lUU4GDWNEM21armwhcVu2ULcR9qSwdFfev08w0N_k0D4h4YvHDz9V1BtlFtsHAcEO0v1kkIUVQij0KfJSSeXCN-hKVIPfovY9SzuGrM9y2QzZTwIV3Vg/s1600-h/XC+Race.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u_lVZIyDeC1Y3ddnGJEsMZ0lUU4GDWNEM21armwhcVu2ULcR9qSwdFfev08w0N_k0D4h4YvHDz9V1BtlFtsHAcEO0v1kkIUVQij0KfJSSeXCN-hKVIPfovY9SzuGrM9y2QzZTwIV3Vg/s320/XC+Race.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334595854521481602" border="0" /></a>
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<br />It's done 850 road km in one week, with 414 of those in one </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >day between my hometown </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Nelson and where I now live in Christchurch City, a goal I've long wanted to accomplish, the</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" > Masi rode comfortably for the </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >whole 19 hour (including stops) effort.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzytcQnaOf9-W9iyv5Dk3CsVuj2Ccfyz2AQ5XAsUPhm-fxY5TJfW57icmS4TKtPKv6SMHWn5skbCzQ_xsL6K-wwpLtGDBrBG8wlc3Y_NmWHFwI3lUSLiAMM15U6Us1T4MVevSB8HBKAs/s1600-h/Road+mission+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzytcQnaOf9-W9iyv5Dk3CsVuj2Ccfyz2AQ5XAsUPhm-fxY5TJfW57icmS4TKtPKv6SMHWn5skbCzQ_xsL6K-wwpLtGDBrBG8wlc3Y_NmWHFwI3lUSLiAMM15U6Us1T4MVevSB8HBKAs/s320/Road+mission+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334595850180694050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Kef1f_01CiSaVgw_pSHHjaPY3wVfGW6aVLafxHKBY17sNF6paKah_xmUw6CdkkaoC_36biPK_kCbAZS7-FlnrH73o1HbnGTnxHg5gUZXfRPfmGhGe-G8wpvocfHlpLs9B97HziJ6B8U/s1600-h/Road+mission.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Kef1f_01CiSaVgw_pSHHjaPY3wVfGW6aVLafxHKBY17sNF6paKah_xmUw6CdkkaoC_36biPK_kCbAZS7-FlnrH73o1HbnGTnxHg5gUZXfRPfmGhGe-G8wpvocfHlpLs9B97HziJ6B8U/s320/Road+mission.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334595848663322290" border="0" /></a>
<br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >It's been ridden through a </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >number of the local MTB trails, some of which get raced in Downhill competition, and the easy line of jumps at the local </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >trail!
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<br />It's also been a reliable commuter doing about 80km in </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >that duty each week since I bought it, and has been on a nice leisurely ride with my girlfriend down the local </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >recreational cycle path.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >
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<br />About the only thing it hasn't done is Cyclo-Cross!
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<br />Although there is no such thing as Cyclo-Cross in New Zealand, this bike has proven an awesome choice for all types of riding. STEEL IS REAL! I've never had such a comfortable riding road bike, sure rocky MTB trails can be a little hard on the body on this bike compared to the full suss, but sometimes you just gotta suck it up, there is something so satisfying about using such a simple bike to conquer such rugged terrain.
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<br />If for some reason I could only own one bike, I would be happy with it being my Masi Speciale CX over any other! Thanks for making such an awesome bike.
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<br />Cheers,
<br />Vaughan Watson
<br />Christchurch City
<br />New Zealand
<br />(P.S. those Masi team cycling kits are looking sharp, perfect for getting the word out about your brand at the races!)</span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> Like I said above, there's nothing I can add to make Vaughan's commentary any better.
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<br />Thank you Vaughan- we sincerely appreciate your passion for Masi and your Speciale CX... and we agree with you- "steel <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">IS</span> real".
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<br />Tim
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