Somec - Società Meccanica enthusiasts

@BernardRenault yeah fantastic bike, looks killer!

It looks like the identical frameset as mine: Columbus SLX, exact same pantos, and almost same chroming. Just a different paintjob & decals (mine are non original). From what I’ve learned it’s a Somec Air from around 86’, but let me know if you know any different :)

My brother guessed 1987, although the seller said it's a 1984... my brother said it was way ahead for that time.

Well it's arrived, I just need to get some new tyres (obviously) and none of that gumwall nostalgia, I'm not too keen on that. I put a pimping white turbo saddle on it tonight and a decent minimal stainless steel bottle cage. I also have one of those Italian ones with the pair of gold circular inserts, but think they are ghastly - a bit too Snoop D. can't do too much tonight as I'm knackered and I always screw something up in that state. The Shimano 600 is in great order, I forgot what a dog the 600 seatpost was to adjust though, plus how hard you have to tighten it to stop the saddle wiggling. Not one of their better ones.

Lovely Columbus Max Somec for sale here in Switzerland: https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/somec-rennvelo-1118341544/
Sadly got no space (or need) for yet another road bike, could help with collection if someone on here is interested though.

Damn that's a beaut, my size too.

Oofft. I could be keen...hmm

yeah someone on here needs to try and get that. my size too and I need to stop thinking about it

I really need this to soar out of my price range.

Well, it went for about 900 quid, which seems kinda fair imo

Damn that’s lovely. Congrats to the new owner. What was the size?

Congrats @BernardRenault

53 cm c-c
Wish the seller would've posted some better pictures

New rubber. Love it! Thanks guys

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So much better!

Damn I love this. Big ol' gear range. That detailing is beautiful.

My brother went, "check you, helical butting!" lol.

Mines a 53cm. Which in old school regarding sticky out seatpost is about right.

Cheers mate!

Still smooth

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Hi guys.
Just found this beautiful thread, and read it to the end. Very interesting and tons of inspiration for my new project!
I bought a used SOMEC frame from end 80s/beginning 90s (i think...) but i have a hard time to figure out what frame exactly (model name) it is and when it was build.
Perhaps someone can help? I compared it to all the pics that i could find but none matched exactly the frame i have. Because its a Columbus Cromor frame it must be 1986 or later - at least this i could find out...
Any help, hints and information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks a lot
Simon (Frankfurt/Germany)

[EDIT] Sorry for the double post - the website said server error...

Hi guys.
Just found this beautiful thread, and read it to the end. Very interesting and tons of inspiration for my new project!
I bought a used SOMEC frame from end 80s/beginning 90s (i think...) but i have a hard time to figure out what frame exactly (model name) it is and when it was build.
Perhaps someone can help? I compared it to all the pics that i could find but none matched exactly the frame i have. Because its a Columbus Cromor frame it must be 1986 or later - at least this i could find out...
Any help, hints and information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks a lot
Simon (Frankfurt/Germany)

[EDIT] Sorry for the double post - the website said server error...

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Great colour, try the factory I believe they are helpful, and still pantograph parts for enthusiasts on request. I love the fork crown. The bottom bracket and the dropouts, fork crown styles will give the greatest clues in addition to the frame number.

Thanks you - ok i will write them and we'll see...

❤️

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WIP

Athena groupset and tubular Tecno 416

feedback?

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Very strong. I like the new kit on an old frame except it's actually vintage look, very nice. But... What colour tape is always the enigma?