However, the most important success factor is the quality craftsmanship of the frames. Tommasini loves the extravagant combination of steel and carbon. As one of the last frame builders, he is one of the last to offer traditional steel frames with ornate investment casting sleeves, decorative engravings and chrome plating, which have long been typical of Italian frames. The "Tecno" frame, which has been built almost unchanged since 1991, was originally made from EL-O.S. tubes from Columbus; the "Nemo" tube set from the same supplier is now used. The tube diameters are slightly larger than those of Cinelli's Supercorsa, which shows its effect on the test bench. Although almost 300 grams lighter, the Tecno is only slightly less stiff. Before painting, the head tube lugs and the rear triangle are chrome-plated first, then the entire frame. There is a choice of 18 colours, and individual designs are also possible. The "Italian Flag" paint finish is reminiscent of the 80s.
Reference/InfoBicisport Colosimo, telephone 030/34787010, www.tommasini.it
Complete bike price: 2,999 euros
Price frame set: 1,309 euros
Weight: 8.8 kilos
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,795/704/91 g Frame sizes**: 49 to 64, 1 cm each; 55 (according to size without surcharge) Seat/steering angle: 73°/72.5°
Seat/top/head tube: 555/550/129 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 980/56 mm
Stack/Reach/STR***: 553/382 mm/1.45
Equipment
Fork: Tommasini
Steering bearing: Campagnolo Record, 1 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Campagnolo Athena (53/39 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Ursus/ Vredestein Fortezza TriComp tyres
Handlebar/stem: Deda Speciale/Deda Quattro
Saddle/post: Selle Bassano/Selcof (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification; tested frame size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable.
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