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With all the exciting new models arriving this year you will want to keep an eye on this page as we announce their arrival! Coming soon to Tommaso Bicycles will be 3 new tri-bikes and 2 new cyclocross bikes! We have some other tricks up our sleeve as well.
BIKE LINE:
Tommaso Tiempo
If traveling back to the simpler days of cycling appeals to you, the Tommaso Tiempo road bike is sure to get you there. The Tiempo is your answer to riding smooth ribbons of road as the classic smaller diameter chro-moly steel tubes provides added quality and comfort. Each year cyclists head to the Handmade Bicycle Show to view hundreds of steel bicycle creations. Steel has a rich history that goes all the way back to the late 1800’s when Chicago was the cycling capital of the United States! The Tommaso Tiempo is a complete package with an alloy triple crank, quick release hubs, alloy rims with CNC braking surfaces, Tommaso Sport saddle and Shimano 2300 and Sunrace components. Tommaso brings you solid performance on a classic steel frame for a price you won’t find anywhere else. Like we say at Tommaso: We want you to “Over Play” not “Over Pay!
The Tommaso Imola is the bicycle for anyone that wants to get started on the cycling journey. The proprietary 6061 Tommaso compact aluminum frame will provide thousands of miles of dependability and enjoyment. The Shimano components are known for accuracy and ease of use. The triple chainring up front and a 12x24 8-speed cassette give the rider 24 speeds to choose from all controlled by the Shimano shifter/brake levers. The road triple has been a welcome component for those wanting to get up every hill easily, explore the flats and cruise down the speedy descents. Add that to the hand-friendly, light, aluminum ergo handlebars, Tommaso Racing saddle and Kenda tires and you have a winner!
Tommaso Imola with Carbon Fork
The Tommaso Imola is the bicycle for anyone that wants to get started on the cycling journey. The proprietary 6061 Tommaso compact aluminum frame will provide thousands of miles of dependability and enjoyment. We've added a carbon fork to our most popular model to give you the added boost in performance. The Shimano components are known for accuracy and ease of use. The triple chainring up front and a 12x24 8-speed cassette give the rider 24 speeds to choose from all controlled by the Shimano shifter/brake levers. The road triple has been a welcome component for those wanting to get up every hill easily, explore the flats and cruise down the speedy descents. Add that to the hand-friendly, light, aluminum ergo handlebars, Tommaso Racing saddle and Kenda tires and you have a winner!
The updated Monza gets a new look and new energy. The updated Tiagra shifters come with the new optical gear display for easy shifting execution and hand comfort. This means you can see what gear you are in while accessing the controls for braking and shifting without removing your hands from the handlebars. The new Tommaso saddle is our most comfortable saddle yet. The FSA Vero compact is ideal for cyclist of all levels. The 50/34 chainring combination on the crank is a slightly smaller gear for those of us that are not racing the Tour de France this year. It enables the user to climb with less stress on the knees and joints while cruising quickly along the flats and descents. The compact crank makes for less complex shifting than a triple and is lighter. Update your ride to the Monza!
We knew we were onto something good when this bike was featured on the Velo News Website. The Tommaso Mondial features a double butted lightweight aluminum frame with a carbon fork, Shimano's Ultegra components, FSA Gossamer compact crank, Tommaso TRS handlebar,stem, racing saddle and post. The list of components is just as amazing as the ride. The compact Tommaso geometry screams through corners and down twisty descents. The light yet stable frame releases the rider's energy to the road with every pedal stroke. If it is speed, comfort and a great deal you want the Tommaso Mondial is the answer.
When SRAM dominated at the Tour de France and we knew we made the right choice in components for our top tier aluminum race bike. SRAM Rival is dependable, sleek and the best bang for the buck in the bike market. We added Kore components for a total "factory" package. Our goal was to pack as much performance into one bike as possible. From the Hutchinson tires, full SRAM Rival group, Kore stem, post and bars and Tommaso TRS racing saddle we think we hit our target.
The Tommaso Velocita with Shimano Dura-Ace boasts the top of the line, legendary, Dura-Ace SL-7800 shifters and Dura-Ace RD-7800 rear derailleur paired up with an Ultegra FD-6600 front derailleur and Shimano 12x25 10-speed cassette. Dura-Ace has long been the top of the line choice for professionals and avid cyclists around the world due to its dependability and precise function. Dura-Ace components are so good they come with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.
The Tommaso carbon Corvo road bike is your fast and affordable way into the high end world of Tommaso carbon race bikes. It is the complete package with a carbon fork, FSA crank, Tommaso Racing Series saddle and Shimano 105/Tiagra components! How does Tommaso make bikes at such great deals? Easy, they don’t expect customers to pay for the marketing budget of a pro tour team. At Tommaso Bicycles the employees do all the real world testing 365 days a year in house…well, on the road, the mountains, the trail, and the path.
The Aggraziato starts with a light and responsive frame you will find on our highest level carbon bike. The TRS monocoque frame and carbon fork with aluminum steer have been engineered to handle quick, float up mountains and carve down the other side. The Ultegra shifters are paired with the Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur and Shimano Ultegra front derailleur. The Shimano Ultegra STI controls allow for sure handed shifting and braking without removing your hands from the handlebars. The TRS Tommaso saddle has more padding on the saddle’s pressure points to aid with comfort. The racy-sleek saddle is finished in a custom silver color that matched the handlebar wrap perfectly. The FSA Gossamer compact crank with external bottom bracket bearings is ideal for cyclist looking to get to the next level. The 50/34 chainring combination on the crank is a slightly smaller gear for those of us that aren’t racing the Tour de France this year. It enables the user to climb with less stress on the knees and joints while cruising quickly along the flats and descents. The compact crank makes for less complex shifting than a triple and is lighter.
The Superleggera starts with a light and responsive race proven frame. The TRS monocoque frame and carbon fork with aluminum steer have been engineered to handle quick, float up mountains and carve down the other side. The Shimano 7800 Dura-Ace shifters are paired with the Shimano 7800 Dura-Ace rear derailleur and Shimano 6600 Ultegra front derailleur. The Shimano Dura-Ace STI controls allow for sure handed shifting and braking without removing your hands from the handlebars. The TRS Tommaso saddle has more padding on the saddle’s pressure points to aid with comfort. The racy-sleek saddle was designed for those who ride long hours in the saddle, not just talk about them. The FSA Gossamer compact crank with external bottom bracket bearings is ideal for cyclist looking to get to the next level. This crank has won pro races on multiple continents! The 50/34 chainring combination on the crank is a slightly smaller gear for those of us that aren’t racing the Tour de France this year. It enables the user to climb with less stress on the knees and joints while cruising quickly along the flats and descents. The compact crank makes for less complex shifting than a triple and is lighter.
Tommaso Augusta D&D Blue Steel
Tommaso started with resilient steel tubing and built upon this solid foundation. An aluminum crank with 46t chainring up front is paired with a 16t fixed gear on a flip flop hub. A freewheel can be added along with road brakes for those wanting to coast and want the added confidence of caliper braking. Since most fixed gear riders spend a lot of time in the saddle Tommaso found a saddle that will keep everyone comfortable. The well shaped bars and a beautiful quill stem will keep the hands happy and in control. Keeping all cycling styles in mind Tommaso adorned the seat tube with a water bottle mount and drilling for front and rear brakes. Since hipsters like to customize Tommaso utilized the ever popular 27.2 seat post, and the 1” quill stem makes for easy adjustment. An aluminum 25.4 diameter road bar in employed for those who want to swap out for a Nitto bar should destiny require. The bottom bracket is 68mm English thread to accommodate any upgrades down the road. And down the road is what the Tommaso Down and Dirty is all about. Step on the pedals and the energy flows from rider to pedal to crank to chain to wheel. The fixie feedback is constant and the ride is uninterrupted by shifting mechanics and the cables and housing that come with the contraptions of the complex.
The new look and feel of the Augusta is the strong steel frame with minimal logos, white deep dish wheels, white riser handlebar, white grips, white stem, white seatpost, and a white San Marco Ponza Power saddle. Even the chain is bianco…we mean white! Tommaso worked hard on getting the look just right. Yeah, we’ve seen all the ugly “commercial” bikes holding the dust off the floor at the local shops. This is a departure from the bandwagon jumping companies making cookie cutter bikes just to fill a spot in the line. This is the real deal made by people who have spent thousands of miles in the saddle and not in the boardroom.
The spirit of the Augusta Old School is the strong steel frame with minimal logos, silver deep dish wheels, hand sewn leather grips, silver riser handlebar, silver seatpost, silver -18 degree quill stem, one inch threaded fork and brown leather colored saddle. Tommaso worked hard on getting the look just right. Yeah, we’ve all seen the ugly “commercial” bikes holding the dust off the floor at the local shops. This is a departure from the bandwagon-jumping companies making cookie cutter bikes just to fill a spot in the line. This is the real deal made by people who have spent thousands of miles in the saddle and not in the boardroom.
There’s a great feeling when you ride a Tommaso Augusta. The hair stands up on your arms when you feel the pull of the fixed gear coming around through the pedal stroke. The steel vibe of the frame sooths the soul while the road welcomes your journey. Simplicity is the genius behind the fixed gear bike. No shift or brake cables to adjust. No derailleur to tempt your concern. The Tommaso Augusta is a simple soulful frame with a few necessary parts to make up the complete machine.
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Dura Ace 7800 parts still compare favorably in the eyes of many riders. As part of our ongoing Buyer’s Guide look at new bikes and gear for 2010, we uncovered a good bargain in the Superleggera road bike from Tommaso Bicycles. Tommaso is a classic name established in the cycling community since 1985, but only in the last few years Tommaso has reinvigorated the brand with new bikes, a new Web site and a new focus. We didn’t have room in ourBuyer’s Guide (now available on newsstands) for this or other models from Tommaso, but the Superleggera is one of many affordable bikes from this little company that merits attention. According to product manager T.R. Maloney, “Tommaso is really pushing hard to become a strong player in the cycling community.” The company has expanded significantly in the last few years, and for 2010 will offer nearly double the number of road bikes compared to a year ago. “We’ll also be adding three tri bikes – one aluminum and two carbon – and two ’cross bikes,” later for 2010, said Maloney. New for 2010 is Tommaso’s own component brand, including saddles, seatposts, stems, and handlebars. The Superleggera is one of three carbon fiber road models built on the same frame platform (the others are the Aggraziato and Corvo). It’s got a sloping top tube, monocoque carbon frame and fork with a 1-1/8th inch carbon steerer and standard threaded bottom bracket, available in five sizes from 51cm to 61cm. Maloney said that as currently built, a complete Superleggera weighs 17.2 pounds in a size 54cm – which is pretty reasonable for what sounds like a no-frills road frame. The mix and match doesn’t stop with non-model-year Shimano components, however. “We chose the FSA Gossamer compact crank for its stiffness and performance-to-price ratio,” Maloney said. The same thinking led him to specify Shimano RS20 wheels, which are laced with 16 (front) and 20 (rear) butted and bladed spokes. Maloney says they’re a great value and sturdy enough for many seasons. Capping the mélange parts pick are Tektro R580 brakes and Tommaso’s own “TRS” branded bar, stem, seatpost, and saddle. Full suggested retail on the Tommaso Superleggera is $4500, but distributor Randall Scott Company is currently offering the bike for $1800 The FSA Gossamer compact crankset on Tommaso’s new road bike should make tackling the hills a little easier. Like many brands sold mostly via the Internet, Tommaso has worked hard to build a community of fans online. “We’re very proud of our accessibility and social interaction,” Maloney said. Tommaso owners (and cyclists of any persuasion) can provide comments, feedback, and suggestions directly to Maloney, and he typically responds within hours. Furthermore, “we provide total transparency in the production of our bikes, by way of photographs and video,” which are posted online, he says. Naturally Maloney has the final say in the shape that Tommaso bikes assume for sale, but that doesn’t mean it’s permanent. As a small company he’s got the benefit of quick reaction time if he needs to make an adjustment. “The beauty of our size as a company is that we can make changes on the fly and have new bikes in four months,” he said. He described an example of upgrading the parts group on one of Tommaso’s road bikes. “Just recently we decided to up our Rival bike to Force and that bike, with new paint, will hit the USA in February,” he said, indicating that a running change can be made in just 8-10 weeks. “We listen to the customers on our Facebook fan page and then, if it makes good sense for the majority of our Tommaso customers, we act on it,” added Maloney. So if you are looking for a moderately priced bike and the chance to join a small but growing community of fans online, consider Tommaso. You’re almost guaranteed to have a parts mix like no other, and if you don’t like it, T.R. Maloney won’t take it personally – he’ll just consider improving it for the future. View more photos of the Tommaso Superleggera in the 2010 VeloNews Tech Album.Tech Brief – Tommaso gets tuned up for 2010
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/01/bikes-tech/tech-brief-–-tommaso-gets-tuned-up-for-2010_102643
by Zack Vestal
The Superleggera – mixed pick, moderate price
Where it gets a little more interesting is the parts spec, which involves an unusual blend of older Dura-Ace and Ultegra. The shifters and rear derailleur are Dura-Ace 7800, paired with an Ultegra 6600 front derailleur. Maloney explained, “Later production will have 7900 but the 7800 has been a proven performer and we will offer it as long as Shimano has inventory.” As the product manager, Maloney is always trying to find the best parts and the best value for the bikes he assembles, and he didn’t pass up an opportunity to offer reliable components at a good price. “This of course gives our customers a nice price break too,” he added.Social networking opens Tommaso to community
