Richard,
I was painting for Masi at the time (from 1978 'till end of production).
For whatever reason, #09148 is not in my database. However 09136 - 09150 are all listed as 52cm.
The are listed as received February 12 and completed March 1, 1989.
If it's blue, it what Masi referred to as "Dark Pearl Blue".
Hope that helps,
Jim Allen the CycleSmiths Ranchita, CA 760 782 2737
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.
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> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
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