Date the components and the frame is probably within a year or two. Beautiful frame. Components decent, although not high end. Somec was a smallish builder back in the day and put out quality product. There is actually a lot of info online including the history of the company, how it got its name, the story behind the horse logo, etc. surf away. As far as value, maybe $500.00 or so. More on fleecebay possibly. Small size would be attractive to females looking for a solid bike. Pretty too. The bike, I mean.