Somec

I've just purchased this frame:

I'm planning on sourcing some replacement, original frame decals, and building it up with an early 90s, 8speed campagnolo groupset, and a set of Zondas. Hopefully there will be some progress to show you over the next couple of weeks...

looks great man! what saddle/bars? going with black tape and saddle or risking matching up with the blue on the decals?

Lovely frame!

looks great man! what saddle/bars? going with black tape and saddle or risking matching up with the blue on the decals?

I don't reckon black will work with the frame, especially with the little pink and purple highlights. I'd go for navy blue saddle and bars, although it is damn hard to pull it off.

Ill just leave this here - http://stolengoat.com/product/campagnolo-zonda-16r-8-speed-clincher-wheelset/

I'm probably going to go for a black flite, and black bar tape. This is most of the groupset, which I will be using:

i love somecs.

(more than alans;))

Managed to get it built up, so I can ride it for now.

I'll take a better, daytime photos soon (And I'll try to use a not-broken camera, which will focus properly).
I need to sort out some different handlebars. I don't really like the shape of the ITM anatomicas. Also going to swap the wheels for a set of Shamals soon, and switch the cassette to a 13-21. Then it will be properly finished.

Went on the first proper ride today. Really rides like a dream. 'Spotter bars' are on their way, and hopefully a set of Shamals to follow shortly.

I'm expecting comments on the saddle>bar drop, but after a lot of experimenting with different sized frames, I really think 56cm gives me the best fit. I'm 6'1", with long arms and legs, and this kind of setup really gives me the best position.

lovely, really beautiful

Long stem and seatpost.

I know what comments are coming! :P

Looks bloody nice Sam.

You could put your stem a bit higher, it's no shame and I think it'll be more comfortable.

Why Shamals? Zondas are the perfect depth.

Swap is only justified if you go Titanium.

Went on the first proper ride today. Really rides like a dream. 'Spotter bars' are on their way, and hopefully a set of Shamals to follow shortly.

I'm expecting comments on the saddle>bar drop, but after a lot of experimenting with different sized frames, I really think 56cm gives me the best fit. I'm 6'1", with long arms and legs, and this kind of setup really gives me the best position.

Sounds like me and the Moots- though it's a 58 square- there's a lot of seat post showing but yet the short top tube and compact frame feels VERY comfortable, much more than the 60 square frame that I've owned, which looked my size.

Looks ace! I've got a sweet spot for Somec's
And like Nutjesmoar said, i would put the stem up a bit, nice for the back ;)

Zondas look great. I guess Shamals will too though.

Love it! Spotter bars will look awesome I reckon.
+1 on keeping the Zondas though. Look perfect with the frame.

looks good, i'd rotate those ergo bars so the ends point at the rear axle, which may entail shuffling the ergo levers forward by a cm or so.

spatr bars are shit imho (no decent drop)

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Dibs on the frame if you ever sell it, one of my all time favourites.

So similar to one of my favorite bikes ever!

Now for sale here: http://www.lfgss.com/thread96714.html