I find that Colnagos are some of the most beautiful eye candy on the road--Old & New
So I find it amusing that there is little comprehensive information on makes, models, paint scheme availability etc. Oftentimes the information I find is incomplete, contradictory, or non-existent. History seems to focus on the company and racing teams. I think there was an attempt at www.mycolnago.com but I've not seen any activity on that webpage for months. (Anyone home?)
I also find it surprising that the colnago forum is the only one without a picture thread.
( I searched to no avail)
So I will start one here:
Please post a picture of your Colnago and list some details for our enjoyment.
Perhaps someone here can help narrow this bike down. I own what I believe is a 1997 Superissimo. It has chrome straight fork, head tube lugs and drive side chain stay. Columbus Brain tubing and a paint scheme I have not seen anywhere else. Several pics of what is referred to as an "Altain" or "Technos" look very much like this one (except paint). My understanding is the "Altain" and "Technos" are the same frame constructed with Columbus Altain tubing. The Superissimo of the '90s was made with the Brain tubing. Attached are pics of mine. Can anyone assure me this is a Superissimo, and the year and paint ID if you know? Thank you in advance.
Btw.. This one is a mix of Campy Chorus and Mirage, with Mavic CXP-21 rims with Vittoria tires. It is 8 speed rear gearing. ITM handlebars on a Profile stem.
The chrome on the frame makes it heavier than current design, but it rides light as a feather.
And yes, I know the seat tube on the drive side has a painting error. The last "O" in COLNAGO was not unmasked before the clear coat was done. You can feel the masking under the clear coat. I could easily use an Exacto to peel it up and respray the clear, but this gives it an extra unique bit of character.
Here's my C50...just replaced the saddle, tape, pedals and cleaned after a nasty wreck...re-built her better, stronger and faster. Thanks to Kirk at BarPlugs4U for the custom freebie in honor of my wreck!
Wow, some beautiful bikes out there, and quite a few multiple Colnago owners.
Here is mine, It has over 35,000km, and has recently been replaced, but will still be around for nostalgia rides
1998 Colnago MasterXLite w/Colnago Flash fork (2002), Mapei AD10 Colour Scheme, 62cm
Campagnolo Record 9 speed 1998, (upgraded RD, and Brifters, 2002)
San Marco Rolls Saddle
Cinelli stemware
Campagnolo Vento Wheelset, 1998, very aero, and never had to true.
Here is a 1974 team bike that belonged to Franco Bitossi of the SCIC pro team. The brake levers and the rims are not original but for the rest it is apparently all correct.
If you're a Colnago fan you have to love the bikes from Ernesto Colnago's personal museum. I ask you, what kind of man can turn the cranks on that green goblin TT bike?
A little less impressive, but equally loved, is my '95 Colnago Master Olympic. She isn't fully built yet but you've gotta love the pink and green combo.
I believe it's '94 Mapei colors. So that means I should build it with Dura Ace 8s and do a Rominger on it (early '90s WW special). I have a picture from Paris-Nice showing one of his with Dura Ace 8s that has a rear STI, front DT shifter and 28h wheels, Isidis with DT New Aero radial bladed front, radial/2x rear.
Find a set of Fir Pulsar or Isidis tubie rims and build them up on Record Titanium or Dura Ace hubs and shod them with Vittoria CX tublars (tan side, black tread).
My heart tells me to fit C-Record cranks, BB, Aero levers, with 9s Synchro2 DT levers, Record Titanium RD, Record 9s FD and the round Record seatpost without flutes. Like a Lampre Colnago (in which case I'd find a set of Ambrosio rims).
ITM Eclypse CroMo stem and PRO260 bars. SILVA tape.
It's going to be my winter project, rather than a new WW build.
Karbon, it sounds like you're having the same problem I'm having -- I bought the frame and now need to know which direction to go with the components. I've got a set of 650 titanium Shamal wheels that nicely compliment the frame. I also have an integrated set of Cinelli TT bars that I can't figure out how to connect to the threaded forks. Any suggestions?
PS -- I've got some nice spare parts if you're ever interested in swapping
2006 C50 HP, LX24 (no Racer man on the top tube :cryin:
Reynolds DV UL's
Fizik Aliante saddle
Deda Supernatural bars
You can tell what the rest of the stuff is on it - Excuse the tail light
Thanks fro the reply. yeah dream away. at least I know someone besides me appreciates her.
Dura Ace, I know I know.....
I love Campy stuff, but I already have another bike with Dura Ace and this only made sense. Plus my buddy gets it to me at cost. Can't deny that it works oh so well. I am debating adopting the racer man via Dave Sem in the off season. We'll see.
Well, I finally got everything built and had my maiden voyage on her last night. Fantastic comes up short to describe the ride. It was my first ever ride on Campy as well and I have to say that I much prefer it to Shimano..... I have seen the light. Viva la Italia.
Karbon, it sounds like you're having the same problem I'm having -- I bought the frame and now need to know which direction to go with the components. I've got a set of 650 titanium Shamal wheels that nicely compliment the frame. I also have an integrated set of Cinelli TT bars that I can't figure out how to connect to the threaded forks. Any suggestions?
PS -- I've got some nice spare parts if you're ever interested in swapping
Record aluminum Aero levers (grey hoods), DT Shifters (hopefully 9s if I can get them), '90s era cranks (pre low profile if I remember correctly),round non fluted post, first Gen dual pivot brakes (unless I find a set of NIB Record Deltas), Ambrosio Nemesis'day 32h rims, Record Titanium 9s hubs, CX tubulars. If I can find a good picture of a Lampre bike of the early 90's, that will be the guide for building it.
All I need is the brake calipers and the insert for Synchro2 levers (followed by cassettes based on what insert I find).
Right now I have some gorgeous Shamal wheels, flashy Colnago Vuelta wheels, Delta brakes (not NIB), Campy pista crank, Cinelli Integrlter bar, Cinelli Angel bar, Record brake levers, bottom bracket, and headset. I also have some older/used Campagnolo clipless pedals. I definately want to sell or trade the Delta brakes, Cinelli road bar, and Colnago wheels. I can send pics if you're interested in anything. BTW, why do you want NIB brakes if you're going to mount and use them?
Your right, no real need for NIB, I just want to start with a clean slate on this if I can. But I'll take a look at the brakes, I like Deltas.
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