Hi Richard,
There is another of those for sale on eBay right now. See:
I used to own one. See here:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
When I owned my Nuova Strada, I emailed Reynolds about 653 tubing. They replied:
"653 was a set of tubes made up of 531 main triangle and 753 rear stays. It was in production from the mid 80's to the mid 90's, but we do know some small builders still have a few sets about. I would suggest that the Masi would be an early 90's frame. It was considered number two set in our range, 753 being the first at the time."
I loved the Nuova Strada. A fine ride and very good looking too! Got lots of attention from other cyclists.
Hope that helps.
David
David G. White Burlington, VT
r cielec wrote:
> Ahoy !
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> Can anyone shed some light on a puzzle, please?
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> The frame&fork is an almost N.O.S.* Masi Nuova Strada S/N 09148.
> Pristine Reynolds 653 decal; yet, the few cataloques I found on-line mention Columbus tubing not R653.
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> Does anyone have any information on this iteration of "Masi" and Reynolds 653? (Ok - please, no fire storm here. I am not trying to incite any feuding re: "Will the real Masi please stand-up?". I just want to learn about the bike, no politics, no hard feelings. Thank you)
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> * What I mean by "almost N.O.S." - It was N.O.S. when I purchased it. It still had paint on bb shell and head tube. I installed the bb and hs and it was I who first "kissed" the pristine chrome faced drops out for a five minute look-see with a wheel set. Other than bottom bracket and head set install, bike has never been built further. Been sitting in a cardboard bike box consequently, some handling wear on the paint. no dents. Why nestled in a carboard box? Why else - awaiting the return of the prodigal fund.
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> Masi Nuova Strada; S/N: 09148; Year = 1989 ? 1991 ?
> Yes, made in italy, Billato, from what Ind of the Made in Italy Nuova Strada.
> Reynolds 653
> Columbus drop-outs; chrome.
> Full chrome fork and chrome sloping crown. crown embossed "masi"
> "Masi" seat stay caps; "Masi" bb shell.
> 1/2/ chrome chain stay
> Internal cable routing; braze-on shift bosses & front der.
> 52 c-c; 53-ish top tube.
> Medium-dard blue paint with yellow & white decals and those chrome accents - darn pretty, methinks.
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> Thank you.
>
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
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