Neil
Just like MTBs the handmade road frames are the ones to have, especially if the builder's name is on the down tube: Like a Masi made by Faliero Masi himself. There are exceptions for instance neither Ernesto Colnago nor Cino Cinelli built frames after their companies started to grow. But both makes retained their stature long after the founder retired to the executive suite. And with Masi some of the most desired Gran Criteriums were made in California not Italy. Come to think of it, I am with you, this sh***t is confusing.
Steven
Just like MTBs the handmade road frames are the ones to have, especially if the builder's name is on the down tube: Like a Masi made by Faliero Masi himself. There are exceptions for instance neither Ernesto Colnago nor Cino Cinelli built frames after their companies started to grow. But both makes retained their stature long after the founder retired to the executive suite. And with Masi some of the most desired Gran Criteriums were made in California not Italy. Come to think of it, I am with you, this sh***t is confusing.
Steven
