Masciaghi Fausto Coppi Lugano 53'

[georges1]

Very nice, MG-GB team colours. Is that a mega down tube Genius frame? Columbus sticker looks identical to mine.

Yes it is a Columbus Genius Mega Tube frame

 

[br0qn]

believe I asked about how this rides over on FB... beautiful bike, love it with the Tecnos in particular .

 

[georges1]

believe I asked about how this rides over on FB... beautiful bike, love it with the Tecnos in particular .

it rides well and it is very nervy frame. Nemo and Foco are two steps higher but those are very expensive and right anything made of Genius tubing is getting expensive.

 

[Davo26]

believe I asked about how this rides over on FB... beautiful bike, love it with the Tecnos in particular .

It's the best riding bike I have - stiff enough seated or sprinting in the drops but also compliant, it just rolls along with an enjoyable feel to it. If you stand up and kick up a small crest it flexes slightly but with a beautiful elastic spring that kind of works with you as you pedal. Amazing design IMO. I have a Tig welded Columbus Nemo Scapin with an oversized down tube. I bought it hoping it would ride the same but it doesn't have the spring in it's step like the Coppi, I think the oversized tube adds stiffness that is welcome if you're racing but takes away some of the joy for mere mortals that just want to enjoy the ride.

 

[ChromeChainstay]

that white coppi is a sweet' ride. you know your saddles

 

[Davo26]

that white coppi is a sweet' ride. you know your saddles

Thank you. Yeah I am pretty fussy with most things on my bikes, saddles especially. The Flite Titanium is a 90's icon and recommended by many, but I always loved the look of the San Marco Ti200 ever since I saw it on Greg LeMonds 1992 Calfee. They're both nice but I'd put the Flite as slightly more comfortable and the Ti200 as better looking.

 

[ChromeChainstay]

Thank you. Yeah I am pretty fussy with most things on my bikes, saddles especially. The Flite Titanium is a 90's icon and recommended by many, but I always loved the look of the San Marco Ti200 ever since I saw it on Greg LeMonds 1992 Calfee. They're both nice but I'd put the Flite as slightly more comfortable and the Ti200 as better looking.

i only use Flite's. my happy place . Grouse feather •