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03-11-08, 12:29 PM
We often get asked about identifying frame models, date of manufacture and authenticity of our frames. Recently there has been discussion regarding a Tommasini Track frame. I have put this post together – with just the facts – to help consumers find out more about their Tommasini frames. Our frames are very high end and unfortunately some people have tried to, and some have been successful, at selling fake Tommasini frames.
Here are ways to ensure that you are purchasing an authentic Tommasini frame and to protect your hard earned dollars:
1. Only purchase through authorized dealers, importers or directly from the factory if you are in Italy. A list of legitimate importers can be found at: http://www.tommasini.com/importers.html – if you are in the USA, a list of authorized dealers can be found at: http://www.ridetommasini.com/dealers.html
2. Do not buy a frame online via ebay or any other auction or sales site – unless it is from a person who is selling their old frame. Legitimate Tommasini importers and dealers will NEVER sell on ebay, it is not allowed by the factory – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you see a frame online at a retailers website, verify that they are legitimate by either contacting the distributor for that country or the factory directly (the factory is always the safest choice because they are the manufacturer) – contact information can be found at www.tommasini.com – again, all legitimate sellers will be listed on the main Italian website – if they are not listed, they are NOT legitimate.
3. All Tommasini models are listed on our website in the USA and Italy. You can verify that you are in fact purchasing a model we built by visiting the distributor’s website for your country or the factory’s main website. The models shown have been consistent for the past several years with improvements made to the same model name each year.
If you own a Tommasini and would like to verify your frames model, date of manufacture or authenticity please provide the following:
1. photos of your frame, please take pictures of the entire frame, the lugs, the bottom bracket (top and bottom)
2. send the code stamped into the underside of the bottom bracket
3. date of purchase
4. who you purchased the frame from
Please note: a receipt or other documentation stating that your frame is a Tommasini or that it was made by Tommasini is not sufficient to identify your frame. The frame will tell the story – therefore it is important that we see photos and get the information stamped into the bottom bracket to identify your frame.
You can send your photos to either Tommasini USA (inquiries@ridetommasini.com) and they will be forwarded to our family in Italy for verification or you can send them directly to the factory in Italy (www.tommasini.com)
Now – with respect to a Tommasini Track frame. All Tommasini frame models are standard road frames, however, the customer can request track, cyclocross or time trial geometry on any of the models we build (those models are shown on the factory website and the USA website.) Be sure to pay close attention to the lugs, dropouts, bottom brackets and tubing, we have a distinct style. If you purchased a STEEL Tommasini Track frame in the past several years or recently, it would have been a Tecno or Sintesi model and it would look similar to this, AND would have been labeled a Sintesi or Tecno - you can view them at this link, sorry I did not have time to re-size the images for this post:
http://www.ridetommasini.com/TrackFramePhotos
Who is Tommasini USA is:
We are the Tommasini family office for the USA. We handle all importing & distribution as well as all marketing for North and South America, with the primary focus on the USA right now. We are not a standard cycling industry importer – we only handle our family brand Tommasini. All other Tommasini importers around the world are not related to the Tommasini family and they also import other items/brands.
If you have any questions about your Tommasini frames please send them to:
Tommasini USA (www.ridetommasini.com) or Tommasini Italy (www.tommasini.com)
Please note, the Tommasini USA office will be closed starting 3-13-08 to 4-8-08 but we will be accessible via email. We will be in Italy with our family and working on new frames that will be shown at the upcoming interbike show. In addition, if you are interested in a Tommasini Track frame, keep your eye out in an upcoming issue of Road Bike Action Magazine, they are currently reviewing the Tecno road frame and have also asked for us to build them a track frame for testing.
Thank you for reading our post. Protecting our family brand and customers is a top priority.
Here are ways to ensure that you are purchasing an authentic Tommasini frame and to protect your hard earned dollars:
1. Only purchase through authorized dealers, importers or directly from the factory if you are in Italy. A list of legitimate importers can be found at: http://www.tommasini.com/importers.html – if you are in the USA, a list of authorized dealers can be found at: http://www.ridetommasini.com/dealers.html
2. Do not buy a frame online via ebay or any other auction or sales site – unless it is from a person who is selling their old frame. Legitimate Tommasini importers and dealers will NEVER sell on ebay, it is not allowed by the factory – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you see a frame online at a retailers website, verify that they are legitimate by either contacting the distributor for that country or the factory directly (the factory is always the safest choice because they are the manufacturer) – contact information can be found at www.tommasini.com – again, all legitimate sellers will be listed on the main Italian website – if they are not listed, they are NOT legitimate.
3. All Tommasini models are listed on our website in the USA and Italy. You can verify that you are in fact purchasing a model we built by visiting the distributor’s website for your country or the factory’s main website. The models shown have been consistent for the past several years with improvements made to the same model name each year.
If you own a Tommasini and would like to verify your frames model, date of manufacture or authenticity please provide the following:
1. photos of your frame, please take pictures of the entire frame, the lugs, the bottom bracket (top and bottom)
2. send the code stamped into the underside of the bottom bracket
3. date of purchase
4. who you purchased the frame from
Please note: a receipt or other documentation stating that your frame is a Tommasini or that it was made by Tommasini is not sufficient to identify your frame. The frame will tell the story – therefore it is important that we see photos and get the information stamped into the bottom bracket to identify your frame.
You can send your photos to either Tommasini USA (inquiries@ridetommasini.com) and they will be forwarded to our family in Italy for verification or you can send them directly to the factory in Italy (www.tommasini.com)
Now – with respect to a Tommasini Track frame. All Tommasini frame models are standard road frames, however, the customer can request track, cyclocross or time trial geometry on any of the models we build (those models are shown on the factory website and the USA website.) Be sure to pay close attention to the lugs, dropouts, bottom brackets and tubing, we have a distinct style. If you purchased a STEEL Tommasini Track frame in the past several years or recently, it would have been a Tecno or Sintesi model and it would look similar to this, AND would have been labeled a Sintesi or Tecno - you can view them at this link, sorry I did not have time to re-size the images for this post:
http://www.ridetommasini.com/TrackFramePhotos
Who is Tommasini USA is:
We are the Tommasini family office for the USA. We handle all importing & distribution as well as all marketing for North and South America, with the primary focus on the USA right now. We are not a standard cycling industry importer – we only handle our family brand Tommasini. All other Tommasini importers around the world are not related to the Tommasini family and they also import other items/brands.
If you have any questions about your Tommasini frames please send them to:
Tommasini USA (www.ridetommasini.com) or Tommasini Italy (www.tommasini.com)
Please note, the Tommasini USA office will be closed starting 3-13-08 to 4-8-08 but we will be accessible via email. We will be in Italy with our family and working on new frames that will be shown at the upcoming interbike show. In addition, if you are interested in a Tommasini Track frame, keep your eye out in an upcoming issue of Road Bike Action Magazine, they are currently reviewing the Tecno road frame and have also asked for us to build them a track frame for testing.
Thank you for reading our post. Protecting our family brand and customers is a top priority.