Bike Setup: Current rig:
Almost everything are the same except for the wheelset and the saddle has been changed to a Selle Italia SLR XP.
Time RXS pedals.
Summary: I was looking for a replacement bike for the crammed Peugeot which I have been commuting on for nearly a year. Since I put in enough distance per week to justify a good amount of dough being dropped in, I went searching for a bike with two rules; good handling and no carbon. Laid my eyes upon a Trek Pilot 2.1 which was going for the same price, the only downside was that it broke both of the rules with carbon seat stays and handled like a land boat. Was about to purchase it when I settle my eyes on the Vincere. Loved everything at first sight and literally bought it without taking it for a test ride. Didn’t regret it but so far I’ve learned that cheaper price means components downgrade and the bike was not capable of handling a Canadian winter. Although a Canadian winter means exposing a bicycle to nearly an infinite amount of rock salt which caused a lot of rusting with the lower end bearings in the BB and the wheel hubs. Had components replaced and they’ve been fine ever since. Great ride and works terrifically as an extreme beater bike. Right now testing frame durability, hopefully it would last me at least a decade, we’ll see about that.
Strengths: Great coloring and had a terrific price tag for what you are paying for. Most bikes in this category would go for at least 1200 dollars. Although price has been fluctuating lately with the rise in gas prices :p
Good geometry so your back is not broken in half.
Very good handling for filtering through traffic.
Durable
Weaknesses: The wheelset was the BoB from Shimano's product listing. Within the second winter the internal hub had rusted and the bearings were seizing up. Replaced them with a new set of 105 wheels and everything was back to normal.
Saddle had to go after the first 6 months, was not providing enough rear end support.
No name brakes were slacking stopping power. Pair of brand new 105 brakes changed the problem.
Had some low end FSA headset which again rusted over after the first winter.
Low end FSA BB which also rusted over the winter.
Similar Products Used: The prior road bike i used was a 1980's Peugeot COurse.
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Bike Setup: Mavic wheelset, flightdeck computer, everything else stock
Summary: After much debate I decided to go with the Masi Vincere. I tried a few bikes, and being new to road biking i was not sure what i was getting myself into. I am a avid moutain biker but found that i was starting to travel long distances on the road to get to the off road trailhead. I dicided that it was time to purchase a road bike, and have not regreted this bike yet.
Strengths: Great price, good shifting, overall real good setup. Great for someone who wants to have a bike that wont have problems, medium bike weight, and on a budget, this is the bike for you.
Weaknesses: I dont like to the double in the front -personal likes from MB- Wheels could be lighter, brakes could use a upgrade
Similar Products Used: Rode a little on a Trek 2100, Giant, Specialized, Cannondale
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Summary: I spent a lot of time searching for my first road bike with the most comfortable fit and feel. I didn't quite fit/like the women's specific frames. And a lot of them were too upright or compact. When I found the Masi Vincere, I not only loved the graphics, but it was so comfortable. It is July 2007, and this dealer had my size in the 2006 (which I hear is the better year), so I got a great deal. The 2007 msrp is 1100 and I paid 850... and after trying all the bikes listed below, for the compents at this price was a no brainer!!
Strengths: comfortable
attractive graphics
great components for the price
the 2006 includes the clipless pedals (another deal!)
Weaknesses: Hanger: My first ride on this bike, and my first ride ever with clipless pedals; when I came to a complete stop, I fell to the right side. Not a bad fall, I wasn't moving, I was stopped. However, I guess I bent the hanger. I'm told that is what it is designed to do, but I had to bring it to the shop because it didn't shift properly after that fall. Now that it's bent back, it's GREAT!! I love it.
Similar Products Used: I shopped around. I think I went to 7 shops and probably rode about 10-15 different bikes in the $700- $1000 range; Giant OCR2, Trek 1500, Cannondale CAAD8, Cannondale Synapse Sport, Jamis Ventura, Scott, Specialized Allez, Schwinn Fastback, Schwinn Peloton, Trek Pilot, and Lemond
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Summary: I'm a mountain biker just getting into road biking. Looked at many candidates for my first bike, but finally settled on the Masi. It's true that Masi is now owned by Haro and are made in Taiwan, however there are a few things that still makes this bike unique. First, the alu frame has advanced properties due to diamond top tube, tear drop down tube and S bend stays. Second, the geometry combines the nimbleness and acceleration of a racing bike as well as the comfortable position and stability of a tourer. Third, probably the best components at this price range Shimano 105/Ultegra rear which work flawlessly. Would definitely recommend this bike to anyone.
Strengths: Geometry, good components
Weaknesses: Claimed weight is a tad on the heavy side (21 lbs, 58 cm): probably due to wheelset (Shimano R500) and cranks (FSA megaexo). Paint chips rather easily at tube ends: droupouts, seat collar but not on visible areas.
Similar Products Used: Trek 1500, Cannondale Synapse, Novara Strada, Fuji Roubaix Comp, Tirreno Razza 1000, Scattante 660, GTR Series 2
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Summary: This bike was the best equipped I could find for the money. Compact double crank, Ultegra rear derailer, carbon seat post. Find it a bit skittish, though. I am a very small woman, and am wondering if that has something to do with it.
Strengths: Climbing!
Weaknesses: scary in the rain. maybe not the greatest winter bike?
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