hi brian, thanks for the response. here are the pics i have to work with, (and i realize they're sub-optimal).
http://photobucket.com/
the seller isn't currently able to provide better photos (i got the impression the camera was borrowed), but he described the 'M' cutout on the bb shell, and said that the seatstay bridge says 'masi' on it.
the rear wheel sounds like it's a campy record high-flange laced to a saavedra turbo rim, and the front is some random road wheel. cranks are dura-ace. the fork is a carbon road fork, but the original fork (pictured) comes with the bike.
again, thanks to anyone who can offer any clues, however tenuous, as to the authenticity of the bike.
galen pewtherer san francisco, ca
On 8/13/05, brianbaylis@juno.com <brianbaylis@juno.com> wrote:
> Galen,
>
> I think we're going to need more to go on to make a real educated guess.
The M53 or 58 part could signify an Italian Masi, but now where near as lat
e as '86. Could be a later stamp, or who knows what. Original Paint and dec
als? That would tell a lot more right there.
>
> Brian Baylis
> La Mesa, CA
> Always swimming in Masis and still finding something new about them nearl
y every day.
>
>
>
> -- galen pewtherer <dolface@gmail.com> wrote:
> hello all,
> as some of you may remember, i joined the list with questions about a
> 'masi' track bike, which a number of you helped me determine was, in
> fact, a re-badged torelli.
>
> well, i've found another one, which looks genuine, but since i'm not a
> masi expert i'm looking for a little validation.
>
> the serial number (according to the seller, i've not seen the bike in
> person) is m53 (the 3 could be an 8 according to the seller) 06 17 86
>
> if anyone could tell me if the serial number looks correct (is it an
> '86?) or any other details they can determine based on the serial
> number, i'd be most grateful.
>
> -galen 'biting his nails' pewtherer
> san francisco, ca
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-galen