I’m looking at Masi’s line of Gravel Bikes. They look impressive but I can’t find a review anywhere. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with Masi Gravel?
I have a 2016 Masi CXGR steel frame bike, and i love it! 1500 bucks, full shimano 105 except for FSA crank. Since buying this bike i have ridden it more than i have my road bike. Super-stable, bombproof steel frame. My complaints about it would be: A. It's heavy B. The weinmann wheels it came with (not as strong as one would think considering their weight). C. The mechanical disc brakes it came with left much to be desired. All said though, i have gotten much enjoyment out of riding this bike, and it has encouraged me to ride more year-round comfortably. I have replaced wheels with Vuelta Corsa SLX, upgraded discs and pads to improve stopping power, and changed gearing to an 11-36 cassette and a 42/28 SRAM mtb crankset. Currently running 700x40 Kenda Flintridge Pro's, with plenty of clearance. I imagine i could go up to 42 width. All in all, a super comfortable,stable ride, bombproof, great looking bike that comes in under $2,000 with the upgrades. I know that since 2016, Masi has changed the CXGR from their $1500 price point bike to $1000. I think their 2019 version of my bike is called the CXGR Expert. It looks like their entire line-up of gravel bikes this year is steel framed, except for the CXGRc, which is carbon and just over $3000. Check them out! Good brand that i feel does not get the attention or credit they deserve. I feel like they somehow get maligned because the American division of the company, which makes these bikes, is now owned by Haro, the BMX brand.
