For Sale: Somec Elite SX road frame. amazing paintjob

SOLD!

hello all, it is with a heavy heart i have decided to sell my beautiful Somec Elite SX road frame. i know that i will regret selling this frame as it is by far my favourite frame ive ever owned and im certain the chance to own one wont come around again, but i need money more than this beautiful italian stallion. the frame is made from Columbus SPX tubing which is the slightly thicker version of SLX designed for larger frames to increase stiffness. i have dated the frame to 92/93, it has internal cable routing for the rear brake (which is routed inside so no fishing) and fastback seat stays (according to somec one of their own innovations they came up with in the 70's). Cinelli lugs through out and a Cinelli aero BB shell which routes the gear cables as well. 130mm rear spacing over all the quality of the frame is impeccable, the paint job easily one of the best i have ever seen from this legendary manufacturer, and countless times while riding this i have looked down at the frame and thought to myself what an incredible bike it is. it rides like a dream. overall the paint is in OK nick, there is a big scratch on the top tube and a few paint chips here and there, but no dents dings or any damage other than cosmetic.

the size is 57.5cm C2C top tube and 60cm C2T seat tube with a 17cm head tube. I'm 195 cm (6'4" and a bit) and with a 120mm stem and a 330mm seat pin this is spot on, i know you all know how to size yourselves up and obviously you can set up bikes differently depending on your own body dimensions, but as a general rule this is a bike for those 6' and up.

the frame comes with the stock Somec Chrome 1" threaded fork and a genetic headset, i will also include the very nice Fred Salmon Racing seat pin which is 26.8mm and 330mm long

for just the frame forks post and origional fork i am after a very reasonable £300 (im sure we've all seen them go for well over 500 on Ebin)

the Easton fork and CK headset NOW SOLD

right down to the good stuff!

in its current guise with easton fork and CK headset

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and fully built for origional fork
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i will get a few more pictures tomorrow at work of the scratch on the TT and a few more detailed shots of the frame close up.

I am also selling the wheels (in the last photo)which are hope Pro 3 laced to Mavic Open Pro rims 32h and Campag free hub obviously. would be happy to work out a deal if someone wanted to take those as well

62 views in under 10 minutes! i'm impressed

Nice, my size too.

Yet sadly I'm downsizing on the bike front so GLWS and I hope it goes to a good home.

Could well be interested in the wheels though, price dependant.

thanks dude i hope so too, i have a big emotional attachment to this frame more so than any other even my stupid custom TI track frame. im sure the right buyer will come along

This frame is too much.

It would also fit me.

glws dude

Hmmm, I like this..
Where in London are you?

work in spitalfields, i will be taking it to work tomorrow to strip it and it will stay there until sold most likely. im there until 7:30 tomorrow if you want to come and check it out?

do you know the weight of the frame alone?

not off the top of my head but i would imagine about 1550/1650g which is kind of average for a frame of this size and year. ill weigh it up tomorrow when its stripped.

Also i should add, when i origionally bought this frame i was pm'd by a few people asking me to let them know when i sold it, i cannot find those pm's anymore but if it was you pm me and you have first dibs

I use commercial street on the commute so could work.
I'm new to all this but should be able to pm after this, I'll do some more research and let you know.

I use commercial street on the commute so could work.
I'm new to all this but should be able to pm after this, I'll do some more research and let you know.

ok dude, im in cycle surgery on bishops square, just come in and ask for Fred any day this week if you wanna take a look.

Cool.

Pending pics of the TT scratch, I'm very interested in this frame...any chance you could upload them or PM me the link?

If you would consider sending the frame to Sweden i'll buy it. Best Regards Nicke

Pending pics of the TT scratch, I'm very interested in this frame...any chance you could upload them or PM me the link?

PM'd

If you would consider sending the frame to Sweden i'll buy it. Best Regards Nicke

hi Nicke, i bought this frame from Holland so would be happy to send to sweden :) you would need to cover costs of postage and send the money via Paypal though.

thanks

Certainly, feels a bit odd to discuss in thread, however I'm still in nursery and can not pm yet. But the shipping cost is probably bearable. Any estimation? 50? 100?

i imagine shipping would be about £30-50 judging by things ive sent abroad in the past.

if you want to email me direct it's

Mail on its way.

frame and both forks provisionally sold. will update thread when confirmed

Why, WHY?! Don't sell it fred...you'll regret it..