JE from Stockholm, Sweden, writes in about his visit to Alberto Masi at the Vigorelli Velodrome in Milan and his order for a very special bike.
A Brand New Masi "Prestige"
I took a taxi to the Vigorelli velodrome as I had been struggling the day before to survive the Milano traffic in my own car….
When arriving to the workshop, sweating like a pig (35 degrees Celsius), I was welcomed by Mr Alberto Masi himself and two customers. One of the customers knew a little English and he helped to translated. Mr Masi knew who I was as I had spoken to Mr Domenico (friend and/or colleague to Mr Masi) over the phone in April or May about ordering a frame and coming to the shop. Mr Domenico, who speaks very good English, was coming to the shop in 15 to 30 minutes. While waiting I just wandered round the shop and took in the atmosphere. The history is very present in this place. A wonderful and very, very tidy place. Mr Masi is keeping everything in strict order.