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Paul Westall
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I have narrowed (at least for now) my road bike search to two possibilities. I'm considering a Masi
Vincere from my LBS, or a Bianchi Veloce, which I would buy from Cycle Smithy in Chicago. Both bikes
are in the $1000. I was going to get a Habanero Ti bike, but just can't afford the extra $$ right
now. Any opinions on these bikes? Both should fit me OK with a bit of seat/stem fiddling. The
Bianchi is steel, more durable perhaps, although the Masi is not so thin that one can flex the tubes
with a couple of fingers. Plus the aluminum won't rust if the paint gets scratched. The Masi is
local, so repairs or warranty issues would be simplified. The Bianchi has Campy components,
pretttier for sure, perhaps more durable. The Shimano 105 on the Masi is certainly more common in my
area and easier to replace in case of mishap. If both bikes fit relatively well, any compelling
reason to choose one over the other? Thanks for opinion, advice. Paul
Vincere from my LBS, or a Bianchi Veloce, which I would buy from Cycle Smithy in Chicago. Both bikes
are in the $1000. I was going to get a Habanero Ti bike, but just can't afford the extra $$ right
now. Any opinions on these bikes? Both should fit me OK with a bit of seat/stem fiddling. The
Bianchi is steel, more durable perhaps, although the Masi is not so thin that one can flex the tubes
with a couple of fingers. Plus the aluminum won't rust if the paint gets scratched. The Masi is
local, so repairs or warranty issues would be simplified. The Bianchi has Campy components,
pretttier for sure, perhaps more durable. The Shimano 105 on the Masi is certainly more common in my
area and easier to replace in case of mishap. If both bikes fit relatively well, any compelling
reason to choose one over the other? Thanks for opinion, advice. Paul