I thought I would post this one last time on the Oklahoma bike lists before it
goes to eBay in March. I had several inquiries when I listed it before, but I
didn't aggressively pursue selling it because it is such a great and rare
frameset and I loved riding it so much. After much consideration and a recent
bike shop cleaning, I am going to sell it and let someone else enjoy this
vintage Italian beauty.

This Tommasini SLX Super Prestige frame measures 56cm from the center of the
bottom bracket to the top of the top tube with a 55.5cm top tube. The frame
tubing is the legendary Columbus SLX with chromed rear chain stays and seat
stays. The Tommasini "T" is pantographed in the headtube lugs, brake bridge, top
of the seat stays, top of the bottom bracket shell, and fork crown.

The bike, according to Bill Lewis who used to be the exclusive Tommasini
distributor in the US, is painted in a Oro Nero (black, gold, and silver) paint
scheme. You have to see the bike in person to appreciate the artistry in the
paint scheme. It is truly unique and will draw attention and admiration even
from non-cyclists.

I bought one of the last new and rare never used Tommasini chromed steel 1"
threaded forks from the former U.S. Tommasini distributor for this frame. I
recently spoke with the current U.S. Tommasini distributor and he told me the
threaded Tommasini forks are no longer available. The only option now is to get
a threadless one and have it threaded by a bike shop. He told me the last
original 1" threaded Tommasini chromed forks he could get were $350, and even
his compromise of threading a threadless Tommasini fork is now $320!

The rear brake cable is routed internally through the top tube, there is a
braze-on front derailleur tab and downtube shifter bosses, a pump peg, and two
sets of water bottle bosses. The headtube measures 133mm with a 1" threaded
steerer on the chromed fork. The rear dropouts are horizontal (no dropout screws
included, I never use them) and measure 128mm wide.

I bought this bike from the original owner with less than 250 miles on it. In
two years, I have put less than 1000 more miles on it. This bike has been
lightly ridden, never crashed or ridden in the rain, garage stored, and was
fanatically maintained by me. It was my show bike and I treated it as such. The
condition of the bike is excellent and the appearance of the bike is
spectacular. The paint is vibrant, and the chrome on the stays and fork is shiny
and bright. The frame and fork have been completely treated inside the tubes
with Boeshield T-9 rust prevention spray.

Extras include an installed Shimano Ultegra headset, two matching Elite bottle
cages, and a VHS tape (albeit not real great quality) of what appears to be
William Lewis (former exclusive importer of Tommasini's into the US) filming a
tour of the Tommasini factory while a frame is being built, and a new set of
Suntour GPX brake levers and brake calipers.

$625 including the frame, fork, Shimano Ultegra headset, bottle cages, VHS tape,
and brakeset picked up in McAlester. Lots and lots of pictures available for the
asking.

Thanks,

Frank in McAlester

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