#1
|
|||
|
|||
Somec bicycles
My long-term dream has always been a Tek 5XXX, but I have an opportunity
to get a really great deal on a Somec. On paper, or at least via electrons, they look like pretty good bikes. Anybody know if there is a model comparable to the Trek, or actually, where I can find out anything whatsoever about them before I go down and try one? Some info at the URL below. http://www.uplandsg.com/somec_frames.html |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Somec bicycles
Erik Freitag wrote in message ...
My long-term dream has always been a Tek 5XXX, but I have an opportunity to get a really great deal on a Somec. On paper, or at least via electrons, they look like pretty good bikes. Anybody know if there is a model comparable to the Trek, or actually, where I can find out anything whatsoever about them before I go down and try one? Some info at the URL below. http://www.uplandsg.com/somec_frames.html This may not be helpful, but I bought one in York, England in 1983 and it was a wonderful bike. Wiped it out in a crash in 1986. If they are still in business, it is probably because they continue to make a nice product. Back in the day, they were made in Italy (Turin?). Somec was short for "Society Meccanista" or the Italian equivalent of Society of Mechanics. One distinguishing feature of the frames back then is that they were entirely chromed under the paint - prevented rusting (very useful for training through a Scottish winter, where roads are covered with a liquid mixture of water and sheep crap). Good luck |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Do bicycles and cars mix? | wafflyDIRTYcatLITTERhcsBOX | General | 62 | September 13th 03 03:24 AM |