About Masi Bikes
Masi Bicycles is a manufacturer of road, track, cyclocross and commuter bicycles based in Vista, California, United States.
Faliero Masi started making bicycle frames at the Vigorelli Velodrome in Milano in the 1950s, after a career as a professional racer and team mechanic. In 1973 his son Alberto took over the Vigorelli shop selling Masi bikes while Faliero and two assistants came to the US and began production at a new facility in Carlsbad, California after selling the “Cicli Masi” name and trademark to an American businessman, Roland Sahm.
Later on, Faliero returned to Italy. Subsequent disputes over the volume of production caused a breakdown in relations between Masi and the US Masi investors. The ownership of the US trademark remained with the US operation, so the Masi family were unable to sell bikes in the US under their own name, although Alberto Masi would later release bikes into the US under the “Milano 3V” name.
Many well-known and successful professional cyclists have ridden Masi bikes, including Antonio Maspes, Fausto Coppi, Felice Gimondi, Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx.
Masi Bike Range
Masi bikes make a number of different models within the road, track, cyclocross and commuter sectors. Their 2012 range of Masi bikes includes the following categories and models:
Masi Carbon Bikes
The Evoluzione carbon series represents the ultimate commitment to performance. With such a deep history rich in elite racing, anything less than perfection wouldn’t be tolerated. Years of development were needed to create not just a solitary feature, but a complete package of performance, which we’ve dubbed Masi’s Total Overdrive System. Simply put, every tube on our Evo frameset was designed and engineered to work with each of the others, creating a frameset who’s whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
- Evoluzione Dura Ace
- Evoluzione Ultegra
- Evoluzione Rival
- Evoluzione 105
- Evoluzione Apex
Masi Steel Bikes
Taking all aspects of traditional lugged bikes into account, we decided to reverse the color schemes building a chrome plated black lugged beauty Van Gogh would be jealous of. Built using elegant lugs and Reynolds 525 tubing, this latest Gran Criterium is an instant modern classic with the all new Shimano 105 group. Smiling is the only option when stepping onto this beauty. (also available as a frameset).
- Gran Criterium
- Strada
Masi Performance Bikes
New and redesigned for 2012, the Performance Series frames feature a redesigned tubeset highlighting internal brake cable routing, a feature normally found on bikes well above these price points. Though the bikes look racier than ever, they maintain that perfect harmony between agility and stability; with longer wheelbases, shorter top tubes and a more upright riding position, they are ideally suited for long days in the saddle.
- Vincere
- Alare
- Partenza
- Vincere Bellissima
- Alare Bellissima
- Partenza Bellissima
Masi Cyclocross Bikes
Masi Cyclocross series has been built to withstand the rigors of whatever you’re willing to throw at them. Although designed to be ridden hard toward a finish line, they are also very happy to help you simply enjoy riding at your best; checkered flag or not.
- CXR
- CX
- CX UNO
- CX Single Speed
Masi Fixed/Single Speed Bikes
Masi develops and creates some of the most desirable fixed gear and single speed bikes on the planet. We stay true to our heritage by using traditional materials and methods with only the highest standards in quality. Our fixed/ single speed models each have very unique personalities, just like the people who like to ride them.
- Fixed Ultimate
- Fixed Riser
- Fixed Drop
- Fixed Uno Riser
- Fixed Uno Drop
Check back soon for reviews and road tests on individual Masi bikes.