Tommasini Air Prestige Classic Road Bike 1986

Vintage Tommasini steel frames and bicycles didn’t chase trends. While some manufacturers lured their customers to the next “revolution” in the industry, Tommasini was a cornerstone of Italian cycling heritage. They created road bikes for road cyclists. Beginning in 1948, Irio Tommasini began his craft and refined it under legendary frame builder Giuseppe Pelà. A former racer himself, Tommasini understood what was needed to get the most out of the material. This focus allowed him to hone his skills as an artisan, and ignore the buzz of industry trends. His unique approach quickly earned him the respect of other racers looking for expertly made machines. Growing the production in the 1970s allowed his work to reach an audience abroad who realized the exceptional quality of his studio's work.

In 1986, the company released a true work of art with the Tommasini Air Prestige. Keeping with the racing performance pedigree, the oversized Columbus SL tubes were shaped to an oval design in order to create a more aerodynamic profile. The pantographed crankset and sculpted fork crown is a reminder of the attention to detail given to each piece of this bicycle. The true standout however is the finishing paint scheme. A pearl white base accompanies a subtle latticed pattern overlay that needs to be seen to be believed. A nuanced technique that is quickly being lost in the era of robotic paint finishes.

We have tuned and built this bike with an era appropriate and Tommasini-preferred Campagnolo Super Record groupset. Our expert vintage bike workshop has set this bike up so it is ready to fly when you are. This is a once in a lifetime bike by a once in a generation frame builder. Check it out now before it’s gone forever.