SOcietà MECcanica was founded in 1973 by Oliviero Gallegati in Lugo di Romagna (Italy). Being a rather small manufacturer, Somec did not produce many bicycles, especially in the beginnings. Besides perfect craftsmanship they became famous in the 1980s for the use of advanced tubings, refined lugs, incredible pantographs and their special paintjobs
Our Somec Air 2001 is one of the finest masterpieces of the mid 1980s.
As for the material, fine Columbus SL and Air tubing has been used. Our Somec is the top model and as you would expect, the manufacturing quality is on the highest level. The lugs are microfusion masterpieces with beautiful cutouts and engravings, the seat stays are slim and special details show the renowned skill of Somec master frame builders. Speaking of special details, the model name "Air" doesn't just hint the tubing. The whole shifting system has been optimized with the shifting levers positioned on top of the down tube and cable routing routed completely inside the frame. You can spot just two tiny outtakes near the rear dropout and on the seat tube. The top tube comes furthermore with an extra ridge to take in the rear braking cable.
Such a fine frame deserves just the best parts possible. It is equipped with an absolute set of jewellery regarding groupsets. It is the famous Campagnolo 50th anniversary gruppo.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his company, Campagnolo released an initial number of 5.000 pieces of this extraordinary groupset. In the production they made an excessive use of titanium an golden emblems. And every groupset got its very own number engraved.
Number one went straight to Campagnolo's own museum. Number two was presented to the pope.
In the meantime Campagnolo began to produce more of the sought-after anniversary groupsets to meet the expectations of the market. They just stopped when the number of 15.000 groupsets was achieved
This exraordinary gruppo is a feast for eyes, not to mention that it is in pristine condition with just absolutely minimal signs of usage. And so is the rest of the equally fine parts. The lightweight Assos rims were some of the most prestigious choices of the 1980s, the bars have been covered in leather by Almarc and the Somec milled stem is a jewel on its own.
Exquisite, collectible and in absolute top condition!
