jberenyi

Hello everyone. I have to choose between these two model bike frames. Both would be ordered custom for my geometry and both frames are steel lugged. Which model would you pick? The Tommasini Techno or the Colnago 2008 Master X-Light. If you don't already know, the Colnago Master X-Light is new this year for being all steel now. Some interesting trivia; Tommasini is offering direct sale this month only with 20% off and no sales tax. For me that's 26.6% off of retail. Custom geometry is also free as well as custom paint. Colnago I'm not sure about but its 12-14 weeks for custom through them and I believe it will cost more even without the sale from Tommasini.

Techno = $1839 plus shipping. Fork is extra ($315 for Steel; $324 Carbon all 1") 6-8 Week lead time.
Colnago = $2400 plus shipping. Carbon fork included. Four month lead time.

Sept Price for Techno is $1581.04 w/steel fork. Add shipping.

ggg300

pics?

Colnago...just for resale value...

Pasqually

Tommasini. Although both are good choices and I think would ride very similar.

I would pick the Tommasini, they are more rare and better looking in my eyes. This is not even considering the price.

jberenyi

Check out the links:

https://ridetommasini.com/frames/tecno.html

https://www.colnago.com/en/catalogo2008/master.php

55/Rad

Tommasini.

Couple of points - Master X-Lights were always steel. They are just coming back from a hiatus. Also, Tommasini's resale value is every bit as good as Colnago's.

rainmann

Years ago I had the chance to ride a Tommasini and it was a beautiful bike. This was back in the mid 80's, and I would love to have one now if my wife would let me get one. You just do not see that many of them around so, I would go with the Tommasini

Dubbayoo

If you have to ask go Tommasini. You don't deserve a Master X-Light.

jberenyi

At the LBS the other week, a Tommasini came in on special order. I missed seeing a Techno that the customer picked up by only a couple of hours. However, according to the LBS owner who is a devout Colnago fan and owner (C50) he said that he would own the Techno over the Master X-Lite hands down due to the extra attention regarding the paint job quality (depth, feel and look) and detail. He said "there is no comparison between the two frames". Damn...I wish I could have seen that Techno!

amorrow

That's a huge price difference you're talking about. You should look at some other options if you're going to lay down that much. Mondonico, cinelli, casati, carrera, pinarello, etc come to mind. For that price, you could get something custom.

jemoryl

Tommasini, if both fit you well, etc. Nicer finish and rarer - Colangos are as common as dirt around here. You are paying extra for the Colnago name.

SlowSpinner

Tommasini frames are a work of art.

brians647

+1.

rufus

Tommasini. Always wanted one, plus you get a steel fork with it.

kesa101

anyone know of a rough estimate of the weight of a complete tommasini techno? 18lbs? 22lbs? any idea?

prendrefeu

Techno is good for certain occasions.;-)

Dynamic

techno is damn sexy.

rufus

I would guess 18.5-21 pounds, depending on frame size and choice of components.

clausen

I'm a little biased because I just bought a '07 Master XL. They have always been all steel, the steel bike with carbon rear where Master Carbon. I have 3500 km on the bike since June this year and love it. It rides and handles beautifully.

ggg300

If memory serves right, I think even you said or gave a tip for finding a good deal on e-bay was to look for the lesser known name brands...it may almost be fact, but to me it seems like its easier to unload a well known bike than an obscure one...it does impact value, imho.

jemoryl

Resale value? If you really like it you won't want to sell, so what difference does that make?

ggg300

none if u keep it...the answer is in your question, eerr...

but if u hang out here your become a bike *****...you will see guys say they love the bike and then sell it for another...

55/Rad

Yes. While Colnagos are more widely known than Tommasini's, Tommasini's certainly aren't an obscure brand...like my Vetta or a Faggin. Both the C & T's fall into the same category, imho, when it comes to resale value.

DScott

Are you going with Campy on this build?

HAMMER MAN

Both are great bikes but I personally would go with the Tommasini.
The lug work is beautiful, old time heritage and you just do not see many around.

tarwheel 

I would get the Tommasini, hands down. Colnagos are a dime a dozen. They do seem to have great resale judging from eBay auctions, but why buy either bike if you intend to sell it?