Speed or Specs: Masi Vs. Trek?
03-07-22, 05:40 PM
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Brand or Specs: Masi Vs. Trek?
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My BF is looking to get his first road bike and leaning on me for guidance - so naturally I'm asking all of you. With a budget of $1K and local availability in mind, we've narrowed it down to two options:
My BF is looking to get his first road bike and leaning on me for guidance - so naturally I'm asking all of you. With a budget of $1K and local availability in mind, we've narrowed it down to two options:
- Trek Domane AL 2 Disc - 2022 - 8-sp / Shimano Claris
- Masi Vincere Sora - 9-sp / Shimano Sora
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03-07-22, 10:40 PM
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9 speed would be better than 8, but they are pretty equivalent. He should ride them both and buy the one that feels better.
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03-07-22, 11:51 PM
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Are either $1000? The Trek is listed at $1200 and Masi at $1100.
With those two specific bikes, I would not care much about brand name. Both have carbon forks, thru axles, the same disc brakes, machine built wheels with dead feeling tires, etc.
I have ridden and worked on modern Claris and Sora, both work just fine. They are basic and well established.
1- I would buy whichever feels best.
2- Assuming both feel the same, I would buy whichever I like the look of best.
3- If both look equally good, buy the Masi. Its better spec'd for less money.
With those two specific bikes, I would not care much about brand name. Both have carbon forks, thru axles, the same disc brakes, machine built wheels with dead feeling tires, etc.
I have ridden and worked on modern Claris and Sora, both work just fine. They are basic and well established.
1- I would buy whichever feels best.
2- Assuming both feel the same, I would buy whichever I like the look of best.
3- If both look equally good, buy the Masi. Its better spec'd for less money.
03-08-22, 05:19 AM
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IMO sora over claris, but as said before, have him ride both bikes and pick the one that fits best.
03-08-22, 08:03 AM
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Or go with the better bike shop. I found the local Trek stores to be both super helpful and terribly arrogant. A smaller shop, especially one close by, could provide better service in the years ahead. I drive 20 minutes to my "local" bike shop and pass another one a mile from my house.
