1971 Masi Gran Criterium - 57cm
01-30-17, 07:57 PM
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1971 Masi Gran Criterium - 57cm
New, lowered price due to Serotta purchase!
Also has fresh Vittoria tubies, will try to update photos.
Original survivor.
$1,250.00
Likely 1971 Italian built, Steerer tube stamp of 9-71
Seat tube 57 cm center to top of seat tange, 55 cm c-to-c
Top tube approx. 55.5 c-to-c
Campy NR front & rear derailleurs, Campy bottom bracket, Avocet crank w/ 52/42 chainrings
Wheels- Campy Record hubs w/ Regina freewheel, Super Champion Record du Monde tubular rims
Universal CX brakes and levers w/ new hoods, Avocet seatpost w/ San Marco Concor saddle,
Avocet headset, Cinelli 64-40 bars w/ Cinelli stem 100mm
Sale includes second Avocet crank set w/ Suntour Superb Pro pedals, Christophe clips, Binda straps
Bought in ’83-84 out of Connecticut, most likely 2nd owner. Top tube braze-on cable guides were added mid-90s by Franklin Frames of Columbus, OH, top tube was repainted to match.
Some paint chips, scrapes, no dents. Surface rust on bottom bracket cable guides.
Professional packing & shipping at cost.
I'm having some problems attaching more photos, so for full res photos, go here;
https://www.flickr.com/gp/135782895@N08/71888c
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Also has fresh Vittoria tubies, will try to update photos.
Original survivor.
$1,250.00
Likely 1971 Italian built, Steerer tube stamp of 9-71
Seat tube 57 cm center to top of seat tange, 55 cm c-to-c
Top tube approx. 55.5 c-to-c
Campy NR front & rear derailleurs, Campy bottom bracket, Avocet crank w/ 52/42 chainrings
Wheels- Campy Record hubs w/ Regina freewheel, Super Champion Record du Monde tubular rims
Universal CX brakes and levers w/ new hoods, Avocet seatpost w/ San Marco Concor saddle,
Avocet headset, Cinelli 64-40 bars w/ Cinelli stem 100mm
Sale includes second Avocet crank set w/ Suntour Superb Pro pedals, Christophe clips, Binda straps
Bought in ’83-84 out of Connecticut, most likely 2nd owner. Top tube braze-on cable guides were added mid-90s by Franklin Frames of Columbus, OH, top tube was repainted to match.
Some paint chips, scrapes, no dents. Surface rust on bottom bracket cable guides.
Professional packing & shipping at cost.
I'm having some problems attaching more photos, so for full res photos, go here;
https://www.flickr.com/gp/135782895@N08/71888c
DSC_2122.jpg
DSC_2119.jpg
DSC_2125.jpg
DSC_2140.jpg
Last edited by aeshultz; 01-07-18 at 07:37 PM. Reason: New pricing & updates
01-31-17, 09:00 AM
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Hot daym... That's beautiful. Early 70's Italian, very very nice.
01-31-17, 09:05 AM
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My size almost perfectly and it's beautiful. I'm glad that I have a 1978 Trek TX 900 to build up this year or I would be sorely tempted.
01-31-17, 06:36 PM
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Thanks- yes, it's a grail bike that is just -that- much too small for me. Funny thing is that I rode that for 10+ years as my primary - youth and flexibility.
I will say that it rides like nothing else I've ever been on.
I will say that it rides like nothing else I've ever been on.
01-31-17, 07:44 PM
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If I were buying...we would be talking VERY seriously! Unfortunately, buying is not in my near future...shucks...
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02-03-17, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Celloplus
Are the Avocet parts orig to the bike? Or would it have come with all campy bits? Just curious.
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02-03-17, 11:53 AM
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Thanks for the info. Since I am new to cv bikes, I was not totally sure.
Originally Posted by Kactus
If it were purchased as an entire bike it should come with all Campy, Martano rims, Uni-Canitor saddle. If purchased as a frame only, who knows. Either way, that is a reasonable price for an early Gran Criterium in such nice condition.
02-04-17, 09:02 PM
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As far as I know, all of the Avocet is original to the bike. I bought this out of Connecticut back in '83 or '84 as my second serious road bike, and wasn't smart enough to ask the seller for history. I assume that he built this up from a frame.
The seatpost is also Avocet, forgot to add.
The seatpost is also Avocet, forgot to add.
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01-05-18, 12:34 PM
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Bump for new lowered price and fresh tires.
Just picked up a Serotta CSI, would help to keep my wife happy if I moved something else out. Running out of N+1 room.
Just picked up a Serotta CSI, would help to keep my wife happy if I moved something else out. Running out of N+1 room.
01-05-18, 04:08 PM
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It's a good thing I already have a Masi. Yes, it does ride like nothing else. And yes, that is a Milano bike if it really is 1971. And, yes it is beautiful.
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01-05-18, 07:39 PM
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Oh Damn, my size and I am sitting on a cash gift from Christmas. Jeese, why now!!!!!!!
Patience Bill, you already have an Italian frame-set on the way, shortly.........
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01-06-18, 11:17 AM
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That is a GREAT price on a Milano GC. Even though I already own a GC (Carlsbad), I would be all over that if it were a little bigger.
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Originally Posted by satbuilder
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You’ll probably see another hole in my head if I do...
01-06-18, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by aeshultz
As far as I know, all of the Avocet is original to the bike. I bought this out of Connecticut back in '83 or '84 as my second serious road bike, and wasn't smart enough to ask the seller for history. I assume that he built this up from a frame.
The seatpost is also Avocet, forgot to add.
The seatpost is also Avocet, forgot to add.
Real racing bikes usually went through a few components if they got used. My 78 Masi is on about its 4th or 5th crankset.
01-06-18, 08:17 PM
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Interesting stuff. I just found a Serotta CSI in my size, so the deal with my wife is N+1 -1 = domestic peace. I love the bike, but I don't ride it (have moved to slightly larger frames) and it's a shame to let it hang on a hook.
And I wasn't looking for the Serotta either (well, really), but things pop up.
And I wasn't looking for the Serotta either (well, really), but things pop up.
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Originally Posted by aeshultz
N+1 -1 = domestic peace... it's a shame to let it hang on a hook.
