>The Masi name is just slapped on Tig welded asian alum frames made by =
>whoever kind of like motobecane on cheap chinese frames. that's why they =
>are so inexpensive.
>alec bradlow/tampa fl.
Sad isn't it? The good news is that Masi (Alberto that is) apparently has regained US rights to his name so perhaps these Chinese bikes are going to get some competition on our shores. Even better (and on-topic) news is that some of those Italian Masi's will be KOF's... according to the ad in the third Asphalt, we should expect to see a steel internally-lugged 3V, and a Sachs-lugged Nuevo Prestige. I still like the old bikes better, but I can't help but welcome the news... could it be that round steel tubes might become a new fashion in the bike industry?
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA