Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
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Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby DrJay » Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:59 pm
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?
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby casual_cyclist » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:11 pm
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby casual_cyclist » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:13 pm
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Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby DrJay » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:26 pm
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby casual_cyclist » Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:07 am
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.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 was lucky I guess. I bought mine sight unseen from Sydney over the net and it was perfect out of the box.
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Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby DrJay » Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:56 am
How tall are you on the 58cm there?
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby casual_cyclist » Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:11 am
187cmDrJay 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?
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Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby DrJay » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:12 am
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby rkelsen » Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:29 pm
Do it. Then post pics.
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
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Re: Masi Commuter, any thoughts?
Postby rkelsen » Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:14 pm
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