Interbike gallery: Road bikes from BH and Masi
- By Zack Vestal
- Published Sep. 28, 2010
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
The BH RC1 is clearly a decendant of the flagship G5 race bike.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
The RC1, new for 2011, has an adjustable seatpost instead of the G5's extended mast.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Like the G5, the RC1 has stout chainstays.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Slender seatstays on the RC1 mimick those found on the G5.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Made with less expensive materials, the RC1 comes in at more affordable prices.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
BH's down tubes have a characteristic flattened, ribbed design.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Even on the RC1, you get carbon extending to and into the dropouts.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
BB30 bottom brackets are the standard on most BH road bikes.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
RC1 bikes will range in price from $4500 to $3000.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
We like the Cristal road bike from BH.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
The Cristal has all the features you look for in a premier race bike, but its geometry and layup are made for women.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Tube profiles and frame features echo what you see on G5 bikes.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Just like on the pricey G5, the Cristal has a carbon front derailleur hanger.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Even the color scheme on a Cristal is classy.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
Full carbon dropouts on the Cristal signal it's not just a token women's model, it means business.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
For the sake of discussion, BH built up a special show bike that tipped the scale at 11.28 pounds.
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2010 Interbike, BH road bikes
What's cool about the BH G5 show bike is that you could actually feel good about riding it, unlike some of the other ultra exotic machines we witnessed.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Carbon is king but sometimes steel is real.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Sure the Masi Speciale Randonneur is probably heavy, but it would make a solid commuter or dirt road machine for winter.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
I kind of like seeing the lugged, box crown steel forks.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
For a classic look back, check out the Masi Gran Criterium.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Something about the retro logos is sweet.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
For rough roads and long rides, you could do worse than a Masi Gran Criterium.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
This one also turned our heads, the Masi Speciale Strada.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
The Speciale Strada is meant to evoke memories of your first 10-speed bike as a kit.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
The Strada fork is fully chromed and looks like it was pulled straight off a 1970's parts bin.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Right down to the non-aero brake levers and top tube cable routing, it's very retro and very cool.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
For something completely cool and different, check out the Masi Speciale CX/SS.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
This Masi is built as a singlespeed cross bike with horizontal rear entry dropouts and massive tire clearance.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Masi calls it "Monster Cross" with huge tires, a double butted steel frame, and one gear.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
These won't fly in a UCI race, but you can run whatever tires you want in a local race.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
The Speciale CX is finished with a carbon fork.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
Masi's Evoluzione line of carbon bikes does a nice job replacing the former top-end 3VC series.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
For $5500 the Dura-Ace- and Ksyrium-equipped Evoluzione looks like a sharp rig.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
As you'd expect, fat tubes and BB30 on the Evoluzione.
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2010 Interbike, Masi road bikes
You can say carbon bikes are a dime a dozen, but Masi puts its own spin on the Evoluzione.
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Zack Vestal
Zack joined VeloNews in 2009, bringing 15 years of industry experience to the Tech Editor position. Most recently manager and mechanic for the Trek-VW mountain bike team (2004-08), he has an unused geology degree from Whitman College (and a well-worn Ph.D. from the school of hard knocks). Vestal covers the latest in cycling gear online, and brings in-depth perspective to the magazine.
