Comments on: Masi Speciale CX

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:58:39 +0000

Shane, did you have any trouble with hitting your feet against your panniers? I’m wondering if touring with this is possible? I just got the bike and am amazed at how smooth it makes all the choppy Michigan roads.

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:41:50 +0000

I don’t do cross, but I do a fair bit of trail riding. Been using this bike for a couple months and love it. Last week my wife and I did the Great Allegheny Trail and C&O Towpath–so a combined 320 miles on gravel/packed dirt–carrying full camping equipment and gear. Except for one flat tire, everything went great. At the end of the trip I was even happier with the bike, and had all the feeling in my hands, arms, and ass. Not bad.

And FYI, I’m not a mechanic or a gearhead. I just ride it as I bought it, standard everything.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:53:32 +0000

Just picked this bike up. Kitted it out with a Brooks, a sturdy rack, and my choice of pedals(MKS Touring). VERY nice ride. I was looking at Surly completes (LHT and Cross-check), but a choice Austin bike shop had this on hand when I mentioned what I wanted. I’ve been riding it non-stop, and I am very satisfied with the fit and ride.

As far as tires go, I think it pretty much tops out at 700×35. The stock tires in that size come pretty close to the fork crown. I am going to wedge fenders rather than big tires in whats left. Maybe 700×37 w/out fenders.

By: metro

metro — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:57:42 +0000

Does anyone know how fat of a tire the masi cx can handle?! just wondering how it compares to the surly cross-check in that regard…

By: Overwhelmed

Overwhelmed — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:04:31 +0000

Hi there,
I am living in Switzerland and am interested in this bike. Do you know a internet shop, which is selling this bike?
Thanks!
Manuel

By: Al

Al — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:56:31 +0000

I’m scratching my head. Both the Speciale Randonneur and the speciale CX look great. But one comes with canti brakes, and STI shifters, and one comes with caliper brakes and barend shifters. What I want is barend shifters and canti brakes. My my. I might have to buy the CX and do a little parts swapping. I’ll need a triple crank anyway. Beautiful bikes.

By: Shon

Shon — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:29:36 +0000

I’ve had mine for a few months now and love it. I’m able to commute, ride centuries, tour and hit the occasional dirt road all on the same bike.

By: jefffff

jefffff — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:34:08 +0000

i LOVE my cx. i’ve had it since it first came out, bought it as a pro-deal.

my only gripe about it is that there is toe-overlap. then again, it might be because of the size of my feet…

By: Exxon Juan

Exxon Juan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:21:32 +0000

Now if some one will come out with a decent single speed ‘cross bike that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg (I’m looking at YOU, SPOT!) I’d be an even happier camper, especially if it actually fits ‘cross tires and has ‘cross geo (sorry, the San Jose ain’t the thing I’m looking for).

By: Tony Bullard

Tony Bullard — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:17:27 +0000

I have personally found this argument very useful. Thanks for the info guys!