Simoncini steel road frame cycle pictures Nikon

James and his pictures with a Nikon of the Simoncini steel road bike frame

Simoncini steel road frame cycle pictures

A few more pictures by James with his Nikon

Simoncini steel road bike frame pictures

Today I went out on my mountain bike and noticed the drag on the tyres. when I checked the pressures they were 30lb when the tyres can be set to 70lb. As I added the pressure and went for a cycle ride the diffrence was chalk and cheese. The ressistance was very little to road surface and the effort needed to cycle was easier.
My son James has taken a few pictures with his Nikon of the bike. See below

Simoncini bike with campagnolo components

First pictures of the Simoncini corsa strada steel frame road bike. I had the bike sprayed to match Ducati 916 colours and matched the scheme of the motorbike design with gold campagnolo khamsin wheels, black vittoria tyres, sella italia c2 saddle, cateye vectra comuter, record campag headset, veloce black brakes, levers, black cineli bars and stem with campagnolo chorus plus pedals.

Simoncini bike with campagnolo components

Today I picked up my bike. Having to wait for the bike to be made in Italy and delivered to england and made up with all the components. I have taken some pictures with my android phone. Hope to add some more with a higher resolution camera.
I have been out on the bike and am pleased with the ride. As it is my first road bike for a while, the first obstacles seem getting used to the fixed shoes.

Advice on buying a hand made steel bike

Having a delay on my bike from two or maximum three months to now over 4 months, set me thinking about the past and what I should have done.

Ask for feedback from friends who have bought from the shop.
Does any one recommend where you are looking.
Search the forums for the shop name. Try to take a balanced view. There are some customers that can never be pleased.
If you have a trip organised or date you want the bike for. Mention this on the reciept to be part of building the bike. That the bike is supplied before the date. As if it is missed it could be a big disappointment such as mine.
If any parts are added ask for a breakdown of the prices before you go ahead. Depending on the dealers they could charge you full price for a part and add labour to fit.
Make sure you keep all notes about your discussion. The parts you asked for. The design and looks that are important to you. I keep a diary.
At the end of the sale are you happy with the bike? Hopefully you will be smilling from ear to ear if the shop listens to you. There is none better than a customer that wants to show off and talk about good customer care with having a hand built bike. It has to be one of the best selling tools. A happy customer from good customer service.
Vinny

Hills for cycling in Italy Lake Como or Lago di Como

After visiting Lake Como I was hoping to take my new steel frame bike around some of the roads of Italy. Only the bike was not ready.
Before I went there are quite a few sites that will show some of the roads and let you see others with their data of the routes they have taken. One of the sites i found is
http://www.climbbybike.com/index.asp

One day I was by Sorico at Lago di Como there was some kite surfers and windsurfers. Makes bike transport look slow. Have a look at the video.