Comments on: Exclusive First Look: Masi SoulVille SS

By: takuya matsumoto

takuya matsumoto — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:33:03 +0000

Hi, I am 6 foot and half(183cm). I weigh about 180 lb. I like to ride my bike more like upright position, and i’m thinking to get soulville3. shoud i get 20″ or 22″..??

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:23:07 +0000

I am like a few other folks here, I “stumbled” into this bike and was stopped dead in my tracks. Gorgeous! and functional! I am looking for something city/suburban friendly but laid back. I live around too many hills and am not in the ideal physical shape to contemplate the clean and cool looking SS or 3-speed so think although the 10-speed is perhaps the best “nut” for this “bolt”, that cleaner looking 7-speed might be the right bike and be okay for the inclines I have to work with in my town.

This bike is truly a breath of fresh air, it has “drop kicked” me squarely out of my thoughts that I would be looking for a hybrid commuter in the sense of mtb type frame and did me the favor of opening my eyes to something undeniably beautiful, cool, smooth and easy going…fits my vibe perfectly.

Now to scrounge up the coins in the sofa cushions to get myself one of these..

Fantastic job Masi!

Maybe it wont do you any favors because of being a smaller company, your production capacity likely has its limits, but if you (and other owners) were to spend some time taking videos of the bike; nothing too fancy, just folks riding and talking and using the bike as folks generally do, but something to give some folks that have not seen the bike in the flesh a chance to see it other than in pictures. YouTube are a wonderful marketing mechanism to get the word out, I looked and simply couldnt find anything useful on it regarding the bike and nowadays that seems to be the first place I go to have a deeper look at any product I’m interested in.

I stumbled onto this bike while looking for something else, so I can only suspect that there is a large number of people that are perhaps looking to get into bicycles or looking to re-enter after a hiatus might be perfect candidates for this bike but have no idea about it’s existence…I didnt! (which isnt saying much admittedly).

Get a number of different 3 minute video clips out there, show her off, make us drool. If you make it, they will come with wet ink and open checkbooks, I’m sure of it. The same for you folks that have a ‘soulville’, start pointing clips on the web so we all can see what she’s like out and about.

By: Tim Jackson- The Masiguy

Tim Jackson- The Masiguy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:25:41 +0000

Sorry for the delayed reply- been on the road the past week with spotty internet service.

Frames only- at this point, the SoulVilles are only available as complete bikes.

Sizing- depending on the type of riding you are planning to do, you could ride either the 20″ or the 22″. They run a little small, so I ride the 22″ and I’m 6’3″. I have a 20″ as well and it is comfortable enough, but the front end is slightly lower than the intended fit- which is why we added a 22″ for that more upright cruising position. That said, the 20″ with the slightly lower position does make for a zippy feel too… so it really does depend on what your ultimate riding goals are.

Cloudy enough answer?

Thanks for the interest- the SoulVilles are such fun bikes. They really have been a fun category to work on.

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:51:23 +0000

Eric -

Sent your comment to Tim Jackson of Masi, hopefully he will have some insight on the frame vs bike. If you’re 6’1 I would say you need a 20″ without seeing you.

By: eric K.

eric K. — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:19:36 +0000

I’m definately considering one for myself after looking online at different City/Cruiser type bikes. This one looks the best. Just trying to decide on size as mentioned by Kyle. Im 6’1″ so maybe the 20″ will work well. Also trying to decide if I should go with the SS or the speed. What if I wanted to buy just a frameset and build it up myself. Do you guys sell just the frames or do I have to buy a complete bike?

Thanks
Eric

By: Tim Jackson- The Masiguy

Tim Jackson- The Masiguy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:55:17 +0000

Kyle,

Hey there man- thanks for the compliments on the bike. We think it rocks… but we’re obviously biased.

At 6’2″, you’re like me (6’2.5″) and can ride either, so it depends on the fit you want. It is designed to be a little more upright, so the 22″ is great for that. The 20″ gives a lower front end for a more “street rod” position. I ride both sizes, but prefer the 22″ personally.

Hope you end up on one- pretty positive you’ll love it.

Tim

By: Kyle from Austin

Kyle from Austin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:59:15 +0000

Damn…the soulville ss is a jaw dropper. Been looking for a single speed for awhile, and nothing has said, “you know you want this” like this little masterpiece from Masi. My LBS carries Masi as should all LBS’s, but they don’t have any of the soulville ss. I’m 6’2″ about 180lbs; what size should I ask them to order…20″ or 22″?

By: Tim Jackson- The Masiguy

Tim Jackson- The Masiguy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:28:13 +0000

Mark- totally brake ready! Needs a long reach caliper though; we use the Tektro 800A- it’s long enough and has wide enough legs to get around fenders.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:21:46 +0000

Does anyone know if the seatstay bridge drilled so that a rear caliper brake be added?

Thanks,
Mark

By: Tim Jackson- The Masiguy

Tim Jackson- The Masiguy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:23:42 +0000

Bruce… man, you absolutely made my day with this comment when I saw it last night. THANK YOU for your comment and praise for our work- sincerely, it’s why we do what we do. The economy does need your help and we’d be happy to have you join the Masi family.

Again, thanks for the support.

Tim