MASI Prestige by Alberto Masi, Campagnolo Super Record, 56cm (1978) – SOLD

Faliero Masi and  his son Alberto Masi, are legendary icons of the Italian bike handscrafting. They have been preferred builder for many stars in the Pro peloton. Faliero Masi was handcrafting frames at the Vigorelli Velodrome in Milan in the 1950s, after a career as a professional racer and team mechanic.

Alberto Masi was born June 3rd 1943 in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. At age 16, he was Fausto Coppi’s mechanic at the Giro d’Italia. In 1973 he took over the Vigorelli shop while Faliero and two assistants went to the US and began production at a new facility in Carlsbad, California. Later, Faliero returned back to Italy.

The Masi Prestige is a masterpiece, made by the famous frame builder and one of the most typical bicycles you will find in any classic bike collection.

Proudly presenting another higly collectible bike, made by Alberto MASI, one of the most legendary Italian frame builders – MASI Prestige. Superb frameset dates back to 1978, very likely made of Columbus SL tubing (Masi never told exactly what tubes he used), with large ”M” cut-out from underside of bottom bracket shell and ”M” engraved seat stay tops, detailed in yellow, fully equipped with Campagnolo Super Record groupset, pantographed Masi stem and handlebar, original Masi saddle, Mavic GP4.

Love at first sight for any vintage bike enthusiasts.

Frame & Fork: MASI Prestige by Alberto Masi / Columbus SL steel

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 56 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55 cm

– headset tube: 14.5 cm

– standover: 82 cm

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record 1st gen

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record 1st gen(170mm)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Super Record 1st gen

Stem: 3ttt, Alberto Masi pantograph (105mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Masi

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record with cut-outs

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: Mavic GP4

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record 1st gen (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia for Alberto Masi

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are in good condition and are working fine.

Year: 1978

Price: SOLD (October 2023)