Masi Masi Volumetria 3VC

Price Paid:  $3500.00 at TBSM

Favorite Ride:
Snowy Mtns (NSW)

Bike Setup:
Full Dura-Ace (Group Set & Wheels)

Summary:
Value for money is pretty much as good as it gets with this bike (I have the 2008 3VC Dura-Ace), rides to within 99% of some of the other bikes out there that cost thousands more. Goodwork guys

Strengths:
Light fast and looks fantastic.

Weaknesses:
Not quite as lively as the Bianchi

Similar Products Used:
Bianchi FG Lite

Price Paid:  $2000.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
Anything

Bike Setup:
Stock with profile design T2+ aero bars

Summary:
This bike is awesome. Mine is the 2008 model and I have used it for road racing and for triathlon. It does great. I couldn't find a better bike for the money. Full Ultegra with a Dura Ace rear. This bike is very smooth but still has an aggressive feel.

Strengths:
Light, looks great, value, climbing, descending, does it all.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Price Paid:  $1399.00 at Pedaller's Bike Shop

Model Year:
2007

Summary:
I went to the shop to pick out a steel frame (which Masi also makes) and test-rode this bike for fit only. It was just as comfortable as the steel, less expensive, and lighter. I couldn't pass it up. I'm thoroughly enjoying this bike. It has a much better feel than carbon bikes I've ridden in the past.

If I had just one word: Smooth.

But I don't have just one word, so I'll also say that Masi does a good job picking the components for you when buying as a full bike. There isn't anything I want to go out and replace immediately.

I have the 08 model.

Strengths:
Geometry
Comfort
Stiffness
Weight
Appearance
Incredible value (even at retail)

Similar Products Used:
Giant

Price Paid:  $2500.00 at wheels of bloor

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Masi 3vc volumetrica

Bike Setup:
ultegra, continental tires, fsa carbon crank
and ultegra wheels.

Summary:
Great bike for the money, i got the ultegra with rear durace and fsa carbon crank.

Strengths:
Light and fast, very comfortable ride and quick on the curbs.

Weaknesses:
I don't like the way they fuse the carbon on this model.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $0.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Any ride with hills

Bike Setup:
Ultegra shifters, front and rear derailleurs, Easton EC90SL fork and wheels, Conti GP 4000 tires, WTB Silverado seat, Easton EA70 bars and tape

Summary:
I was immediately impressed with how stable this bike was at speed (40+). I also liked the way the bike handles the high speed downhill sweepers, like it's on rails, really nice.

Strengths:
Competitive weight, great looks, very good handling.

Weaknesses:
Not REAL light, no frame mounted cable adjusters

Similar Products Used:
Masi Grand Corsa, Cannondale R500, Motobecane Spirit