Simoncini Bicycle

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I have a neighbor trying to sell a 20 yr.Simoncini bike with full Campy chorus Gruppo and in beautiful condition.He is asking $750,however I am not familiar with the bike manufacturer at all and don't know it's value.it has Columbus SLX tubing.Is anyone out there familiar with this bike and is it any good and what do you think of the price.thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond to this.Mark

Simoncini was a relatively well known frame maker here in Italy. Columbus SLX tubing was the best of the best in its day, and it is difficult to go wrong with classic Campagnolo.

As to price I cannot help you, obviously!

Edit: Out of curiosity, I googled them and the company is still in business: http://www.simoncinitelaibiciclette.com/

Simoncini was a relatively well known frame maker here in Italy. Columbus SLX tubing was the best of the best in its day, and it is difficult to go wrong with classic Campagnolo.

As to price I cannot help you, obviously!

Edit: Out of curiosity, I googled them and the company is still in business: http://www.simoncinitelaibiciclette.com/Pete,thanks for the info and the link.i'm going to purchase it,said he would take $650.I plan to upgrade and use it for a training and touring bike here in the mountains of California.I just love Italian workmanship and this seems like a nice bike for the money.Almost tempted to leave it as is but at 60yrs.I prefer not to shift from the down tubes.Thanks again.mark

Hello Mark,

You are getting a peice of art, buddy! I rented one for a weeks tour in Italy in 1981 and it was perfect. I wish I could have brought it home with me. I'm sorry to hear that you are going to modernize it. I'm a sucker for restored or well maintained machinery in original condition. You can guess my feelings when I see a vintage auto ruined by a hotrod enthusiast:( .

Well I'll be picking the bike up tonight and am now having serious doubts about upgrading it.I agree with you and when I look at this piece of work I don't know how I can tear it apart. I think I'll wait until the spring to decide,after a few good rides I'm sure I'll want to leave well enough alone.Thanks for your imput.MarkHello Mark,

You are getting a peice of art, buddy! I rented one for a weeks tour in Italy in 1981 and it was perfect. I wish I could have brought it home with me. I'm sorry to hear that you are going to modernize it. I'm a sucker for restored or well maintained machinery in original condition. You can guess my feelings when I see a vintage auto ruined by a hotrod enthusiast:( .

Ciao Mark, I responded to your PM. Let me also appeal to you to leave it as is! That kind of bike should not be 'modernised'!

Within 2-3 rides you will not notice downtube shifting!

So, IMHO:

1. Buy it.
2. Post pictures of it as soon as you can!
3. Ride it, ride it, and then ride it some more. :D

Hi Pete,I responded to your PM also.Thanks so much for your input,I totally agree with you and won't modernise it,just hve to deal with gearing,7sp,13x24 and 53x39.I'll send pictures shortly.MarkCiao Mark, I responded to your PM. Let me also appeal to you to leave it as is! That kind of bike should not be 'modernised'!

Within 2-3 rides you will not notice downtube shifting!

So, IMHO:

1. Buy it.
2. Post pictures of it as soon as you can!
3. Ride it, ride it, and then ride it some more. :D

Pete,This is the best I could do with the pictures.Weather isn't cooperating for good backdrops or light.Hope you can get an idea of what it looks like.Mark



Ciao Mark, I responded to your PM. Let me also appeal to you to leave it as is! That kind of bike should not be 'modernised'!

Within 2-3 rides you will not notice downtube shifting!

So, IMHO:

1. Buy it.
2. Post pictures of it as soon as you can!
3. Ride it, ride it, and then ride it some more. :D

Pete,This is the best I could do with the pictures.Weather isn't cooperating for good backdrops or light.Hope you can get an idea of what it looks like.Mark
That is sweet. Love the chrome rear triangle and fork.

Thanks,I'm thrilled with it.Mark


That is sweet. Love the chrome rear triangle and fork.

Mark, bellissima.

Enjoy it. I. Am. Jealous. :D

When I see a bike like that, and then I see 'modern' frames, all I can say is... carbon schmarbon. That is a simple mechanical thing of beauty. Congratulations.

Mark, bellissima.

Enjoy it. I. Am. Jealous. :D

When I see a bike like that, and then I see 'modern' frames, all I can say is... carbon schmarbon. That is a simple mechanical thing of beauty. Congratulations. +1! I am more than jealous. Where did you say you lived and what night are you not going to be home:eek:? Just kidding but it is that gorgeous!

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When I see a bike like that, and then I see 'modern' frames, all I can say is... carbon schmarbon.[/QUOTE]
I have this forlorn hope that the UCI will add a kilo to the minimum bike weight, making materials unimportant; and high end bike makers will then compete on beauty and craftsmanship instead of the cheapest, lightest frame that can be manufactured in China.

Perhaps you should offer to sell it (at a profit to you of course) to all of the people here who are "oohing and ahing" over it.

Else go ahead and turn it into what you want. After all, you're the person riding it.

Hmmmm... seems there may some experts here regarding Simoncini. I'm looking at an uber clean example for sale locally. Can anyone tell me a bit about the (apparent) vintage of this bike? The owner says its from the 80s (and I have yet to measure the rear spacing), but I somehow doubt it based on a few factors, not the least of which is the Athena group w/ergo controls; I suspect it's mid-90s and it, too, is an SLX frameset.