Masi Commuter, any thoughts?

DrJay · Postby **DrJay** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:59 pm

Have been ogling the Masi Commuter.

http://www.masibikes.com/fixed/speciale-commuter/

Light Touring/Randonneur frame, single speed with flip-flop (but no fixed cog, would have to add one). Could easily convert back to gears later if needed, or even have an alternate hub with an Alfine 11 speed for a variant tourer.

I have an almost perfectly flat commute, but looking for something a bit more fun on the road than the MTB, and perhaps a bit more heel clearance for panniers.

What does anyone think about one of them?

casual_cyclist · Postby **casual_cyclist** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:11 pm

I have the Speciale Randonneur which I have been commuting on and love it. It is very well build, feels solid and is a very nice ride. I had a lot of plans to customise but it's so good I have not bothered. I have just put on lights and a bike computer. That's it.

casual_cyclist · Postby **casual_cyclist** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:13 pm

Did you see they are on sale for $725? http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/sh ... e-commuter

DrJay · Postby **DrJay** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:26 pm

Yes. That's fueling the n+1 issue. I'm in Sydney though, so would have to buy it unseen, hence the question. How do you find the short top tube? That's the thing I would be concerned about in terms of fit. Otherwise I think 56 cm is OK for me (178cm, but with short legs, long body and arms.)

casual_cyclist · Postby **casual_cyclist** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:07 am

DrJay wrote:Yes. That's fueling the n+1 issue. I'm in Sydney though, so would have to buy it unseen, hence the question. How do you find the short top tube? That's the thing I would be concerned about in terms of fit. Otherwise I think 56 cm is OK for me (178cm, but with short legs, long body and arms.)

I would have to double check but I think my top tube is longer than my old bike. I ride a 58cm frame and the geometry seems perfect for me. Is the CX the same frame geometry as the Commuter? You should be able to test ride a CX in Sydney to see if the frame geometry suits.

I was lucky I guess. I bought mine sight unseen from Sydney over the net and it was perfect out of the box.

DrJay · Postby **DrJay** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:56 am

The commuter is the randonneur frame, just configured as a single speed. Still has the cable routing for the derailleur and the hanger.

How tall are you on the 58cm there?

casual_cyclist · Postby **casual_cyclist** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:11 am

DrJay wrote:The commuter is the randonneur frame, just configured as a single speed. Still has the cable routing for the derailleur and the hanger.

How tall are you on the 58cm there?

187cm

DrJay · Postby **DrJay** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:12 am

I suspect the 56cm is about right for me. My mate's roadie is about right, and it's 56cm. I'm short of leg and long of body, so usually end up being told to go up a size and drop the seat a bit.

bunchridefinder · Postby **bunchridefinder** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:10 pm

I have the Fixed Drop, and its a fantastic bike - had it for about 1.5yrs now, and I still love it - ride it nearly every day to work and back. Worth every cent.

rkelsen · Postby **rkelsen** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:29 pm

Looks like it's exactly what the doctor ordered...

Do it. Then post pics.

DrJay · Postby **DrJay** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:47 pm

Hmmm, need to get this one in front of the senate...

rkelsen · Postby **rkelsen** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:14 pm

Bah. Legislate Jeff Kennett style. Push it through and then shred all related documents when the !! BAN ME NOW FOR SWEARING !! hits the fan.