TOMMASINI Air Prestige, Campagnolo Super Record, 55.5cm (mid 1980s)

Irio Tommasini was born in early 1930s, in Grosseto (Tuscany), not far from Siena. He began his life as a framebuilder under the supervision of Giuseppe “the Magician” Pelà in 1948 while working in his factory in Lombardy, northern Italy. Pelà was a highly respected builder, but usually built for other brands (Pelà was building frames for Faema Team in 1968-1970). Irio Tommasini worked closely with him, so he learned and improved his own craft. At the Pelà’s factory he worked in the Racing Section (Reparto Corse) and turned his hand to whatever was needed. In early 1950s Irio Tommasini build bicycles that would be raced by champions, such as Louison Bobet, the first three-time Tour de France (1953-54-55) winner. In 1957 Irio Tommasini founded Cicli Tommassini and relocate to Grosseto where he started to build his own bikes.

In mid 1980s Tommasini launched a very special model called ”Prestige Air” as a response to Colnago Oval CX model. Made of different oval style aero shaped Columbus SL tubing. Like all Tommasini frames also this one shows extraordinray details of lugs and cut-outs which were carefully filled and customized for highest performance. A trully work of art.

Happy to present this beautiful example of Italian cycling craftmanship, the Tommasini Air Prestige. The frame is work of art, extremely rare piece of steel, made of oval Columbus SL tubing to increase the stiffness and improve aerodynamics. Featuring the perfection and attention to details to providing the best performance you might expect from mid 1980s steel bicycle. Fully build with Campagnolo Super Record groupset, 3ttt stem and handlebar, San Marco Rolls saddle, Mavic GP4 wheels. Original paint and decals. Mint condition.

Nice catch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready.

Frame: Tommasini Air Prestige / oval Columbus SL

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55.5 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54.5 cm

– headset tube: 12.5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record

Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Super Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Stem: 3ttt Record (110mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Comp

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: Mavic GP4

Freewheel: Regina Oro 6s

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle San Marco Rolls

Handlebar Tape: Leather,  (original)

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record

Condition: Mint condition. Ridden a few times. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Era: mid 1980s

Price: 3299€ (was 3999€)

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