Let’s see those Somecs
02-20-20 | 06:46 PM
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Bikes: they change so much I'm tired of updating this
Let’s see those Somecs
Not too many threads on Somecs, so let’s see some. Mine is a Special with Columbus Aelle and Victory. Also has a matching Somec branded pump.
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02-20-20 | 07:27 PM
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Wish I had one to contribute, alas, I’ll just have to live vicariously through others.
I was about to correct you on your use of an apostrophe, but seeing as Somec is a portmanteau combining Societa and Mechanica, you probably just get away with it as a contraction...just.
I was about to correct you on your use of an apostrophe, but seeing as Somec is a portmanteau combining Societa and Mechanica, you probably just get away with it as a contraction...just.
02-20-20 | 09:53 PM
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02-20-20 | 10:57 PM
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Back when it was a bike:
Fun Fact: the previous two pics were taken on 21 August 2017, the date of the last solar eclipse. They were both shot during the initial phase of eclipse.
When cat stickers covered up the numerous small paint chips:
Out with the Old and in with the New: frame/fork/HS/BB/gear levers 4-Sale - whenever I get around to listing, that is
Sorry for so many pics of the same bike, but how many Somecs are on the Forum anyhow? Not many, that's for sure
DD
Fun Fact: the previous two pics were taken on 21 August 2017, the date of the last solar eclipse. They were both shot during the initial phase of eclipse.
When cat stickers covered up the numerous small paint chips:
Out with the Old and in with the New: frame/fork/HS/BB/gear levers 4-Sale - whenever I get around to listing, that is
Sorry for so many pics of the same bike, but how many Somecs are on the Forum anyhow? Not many, that's for sure
DD
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02-21-20 | 07:13 AM
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Elite SX with a Gazelle fork, which I took off my LBS' hands. The 74xx group that was on it went to another project, and as the frame was too small for me it went on to live with another forum member.
02-21-20 | 03:06 PM
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big chainring What a great action shot! 
02-22-20 | 09:05 AM
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This was a restoration I did a few years ago. It was in an awful state when I found it, so it was fully stripped and new chrome applied on stays and fork. Paint and decals were done by me, so don't look too close. I miss this one, it was great riding bike - although the C Record rear mechanical wasn't that great.
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05-26-20 | 04:08 PM
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Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
Late 70s? Special
straight out of the box:
with daily rider setup
straight out of the box:
with daily rider setup
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08-02-20 | 05:12 PM
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Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
Do you happen to have any closer pictures of that bike? Its still a puzzle how tje pre-80s followed each other in terms of the decals and pantos. As your is one of ghe first ones would be nice to see some details if you have anything to share.
10-13-20 | 01:40 AM
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Just noticed Somec has all their old catalogs on their website: SOMEC || Tecnologia e Stile
I
Somec.
I
Somec.
10-13-20 | 02:37 AM
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The rest of the headset comes out tomorrow in preparation for my local CL market:
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10-14-20 | 03:50 AM
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Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
Just noticed Somec has all their old catalogs on their website: SOMEC || Tecnologia e Stile
I Somec.
I
Somec.
10-19-20 | 09:35 AM
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Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
10-19-20 | 11:57 AM
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It was a EBay frame. It came dark blue, (not a quality repaint), and when I stripped/blasted it, I found traces of a light blue. That's probably the original color. I always wanted a pink bike, but ended up going with the candy you see now.
The Mavic SSC derailleurs shift better than Campy SR from the same era.
The Mavic SSC derailleurs shift better than Campy SR from the same era.
10-19-20 | 01:46 PM
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Bikes: 80s Alan Super Record, 79' Somec Special, 90s Rossin(?) Columbus Ego Triathlon, previously: Bianchi SBX Reparto Corse (stolen) and so on...
It was a EBay frame. It came dark blue, (not a quality repaint), and when I stripped/blasted it, I found traces of a light blue. That's probably the original color. I always wanted a pink bike, but ended up going with the candy you see now.
The Mavic SSC derailleurs shift better than Campy SR from the same era.
The Mavic SSC derailleurs shift better than Campy SR from the same era.
Anyway that is a nice color. Where did you get the decals, if I might ask? These older plain ones are seemingly impossible to find at every remaker. Most only make the pixel stuff, and also those who do older, are limited to the "Adidas" but nothing earlier. I've found 1 ebay seller, but they have surely never seen an original sticker.
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10-19-20 | 02:01 PM
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I wanted to buy a pair from France, as they popped up in their classifieds in the same time with a lo pro Vitus Carbone (for which these were original) frame for peanuts (Mavic FD+RD= EUR80, frame EUR90) but I guess others thought the same as I as they were gone together in a split second. They are really nice but usually at horrible price. Even the Mavic Zap costs the half when one pops up here in Germany.
Anyway that is a nice color. Where did you get the decals, if I might ask? These older plain ones are seemingly impossible to find at every remaker. Most only make the pixel stuff, and also those who do older, are limited to the "Adidas" but nothing earlier. I've found 1 ebay seller, but they have surely never seen an original sticker.
Anyway that is a nice color. Where did you get the decals, if I might ask? These older plain ones are seemingly impossible to find at every remaker. Most only make the pixel stuff, and also those who do older, are limited to the "Adidas" but nothing earlier. I've found 1 ebay seller, but they have surely never seen an original sticker.