Masi Fixed Gear Review

Masi Bikes were introduced to the United States in the early 1970s by Faliero Masi. The bikes were known for extreme ride ability as opposed to being on the edge of current technology and cycling fads. When Masi brought his company to the United States, he blazed a trail that many later cycling designers would follow. There was once a time when upper end cycles were thought to only be produced in Italy, but Masi Bikes changed that notion.

Faliero Masi was known as “The Tailor”. According to his design style, bikes needed to be creator with the rider in mind instead of being mass produced for everyone. With big name riders like, Eddy Merckx and Rick van Looy choosing Masi Bikes year after year, the world easily recognized the quality Masi provided over other designers and frame builders. While custom built Masi Fixed Gear cycles are available, Masi also offers some standard models for the rider who trusts Masi to build the best single speed cycle on the planet.

Masi Fixed Gear bikes are offered in six models including the popular Speciale Ultimate and Speciale Commuter. Each design is created to fit a specific style of fixed gear rider. The Speciale Ultimate offers a top of the line frame and design for the rider who loves single gear bikes and wants an excellent ride. The Speciale Commuter, on the other hand, can be used as a hauler, daily use bike or be personalized as a fully geared bike if the rider wants to give up the single gear life sometime in the future.Popular searched parts include Shimano derailleur, Trutativ crankset, Masi seatpost, and Masi handlebars.

The official Masi Fixed Gear portion of the website offers in depth fact sheets about each single speed cycle Masi offers. The specifications include frame information, sizes and a complete list of materials used to build the bike. Masi Fixed Gear bikes are also available with flat or drop handlebars making each model more personal.

Models

Pricing

Masi Fixed Gear cycles range in price from the mid $700s US to more than $1200 US. Custom cycles will cost more than standard models.