MASI Prestige, Campagnolo Super Record, 56.5cm (1979) – 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. Made between

Proudly presenting this higly collectible bike from mid / late 1970s, made by Alberto Masi, one of the most legendary Italian frame builders and mechanics. Frameset no.782, 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, equipped with fully Campagnolo Super Record groupset, pantographed Masi stem and NOS Selle San Marco Concor saddle.

Frame has been completelly restored and refubrished few years ago. Since then never ridden. Love at first sight for any vintage bike enthusiasts.

Frame & Fork: Masi Prestige, Columbus SL steel

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 56,5 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55 cm

– headset tube: 14,5 cm

– standover: 82 cm

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record (170mm)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Super Record

Stem: 3ttt, Alberto Masi pantograph, 110mm

Handlebar: 3ttt Competizione

Shifters: Campagnnolo Super Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: Ambrosio

Tubulars: Michelin

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record 27,2

Seat: San Marco Concor (NOS)

Handlebar tape: Leather, white (new)

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record

Condition: Used, but in excellent condition. The frame has been restored and refubrished. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are in good condition and are working fine.

Era: late 1970s

Price: SOLD (December 2016)