Vincere 105

I started biking a few years ago to lose weight and improve my health. When I weighed 405 pounds, I got a mountain bike, really because I needed the bike to be sturdy with shocks. When I got down to 350 pounds, I decided to get a hybrid. When I go to 300 pounds, I decided that I was going to create a lifestyle change that would always include biking and to celebrate that decision, I wanted a road bike! I wanted something that was under $2000, comfortable, stylish, versatile (able to handle some gravel), had disc brakes, carbon fork and full 105 groupset. I narrowed it down to the Masi and one other bike. The shop had both and when I rode one, then the other, my decision was made. The Masi just felt more solid, comfortable and well-crafted, plus it stood out. It's a beautiful bike. It's not the fastest or the absolute best climber, but IT DOES EVERYTHING WELL. I now keep up with my local biking group!!

I am now down to 245 pounds. My average speed is up to 16.2 on a 20 mile ride. My cadence is consistently improving. I'm able to do short fast rides AND longer, multi hour rides. Next year I plan on competing a century ride for the first time on my Masi. I'm not sure how to celebrate when I get to my final goal weight of 210 pounds,, but I'm sure I'll get there on this bike!!! This bike is the best kept secret!