Which Colnago is this?
01-29-14, 11:28 AM
#1
I Love My Dream
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,075
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Which Colnago is this?
Is this a Super? Original with the exception of the drivetrain. I don't imagine Shimano drivetrain components and Campy hubs is a thing. Wheels, seat post, saddle, handlebar and stem I believe are original.
Colnago by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
More photos on my flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/saddleu...7640291819923/
Thanks in advance for any info.
Colnago by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
More photos on my flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/saddleu...7640291819923/
Thanks in advance for any info.
01-29-14, 11:33 AM
#2
Bianchi Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Posts: 27,858
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
Mentioned: 192 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2930 Post(s)
Liked 2,923 Times
in
1,491 Posts
I would say it is all original except the wheels since the drive train matches the brakes. Since this is 7spd it would not be too unusual to see Campi hubs on it. Perhaps the seller or original kept the cassette shimano wheels for another bike or simply preferred the CampI hubs
I don't know the Colnago models well but I don't see any catouches on the frame, are we sure it is a Colnago?
I don't know the Colnago models well but I don't see any catouches on the frame, are we sure it is a Colnago?
__________________
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
Last edited by Bianchigirll; 01-29-14 at 11:44 AM.
01-29-14, 11:56 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Fairplay Co
Posts: 9,519
Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 790 Post(s)
Liked 1,761 Times
in
634 Posts
I would agree the rather plain frame with no detailing marking's other than decals seems a bit off for a Colonago.
01-29-14, 12:52 PM
#4
Senior Member
It has a crimped top tube like a Nuovo Mexico but N.M.'s should also have a crimped down tube. There is no Colnago pantographing on the seat stays, chain stays, lugs, brake bridge or fork crown (or anywhere as far as I can see). I would say it's NOT a Colnago. I would like to see a photo of the bottom bracket shell to see what the cut-out looks like.
01-29-14, 03:09 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,504
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 586 Post(s)
Liked 612 Times
in
447 Posts
I am the last person to verify if it is a Colnago, but if I had to wager, I'd at least hesitate. Every Colnago I've seen had multiple, proprietary frame details. This has none. Again, please don't mistake this as an allegation of forgery, but if I were looking at it, I'd pass unless there were paperwork to verify paternity. Jusy my $.02.
01-30-14, 07:27 AM
#6
I Love My Dream
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,075
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
It was given to me from a long time customer of the shop I worked at, he had the bike for 25 years. He bought a new bike from me and gave this one away so no need to mislead me. It does have the crimped down tube also. I'll snap a shot or two of the bb shell.
BG it didn't even occur to me that it was the wheels that are non original, it totally makes sense looking at the other components on the bike.
BG it didn't even occur to me that it was the wheels that are non original, it totally makes sense looking at the other components on the bike.
01-30-14, 12:12 PM
#7
incazzare.
He might not be misleading you, but someone might have mislead him. Better photos would help.
__________________
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
01-30-14, 12:52 PM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,829 Times
in
1,995 Posts
Colnago really preferred to embellish his frames to promote his identity.
I think is is a Colnago by respray. The fork is also odd in its paint to chrome break.
01-30-14, 01:45 PM
#9
I Love My Dream
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,075
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
The fork ends.
DSC00105 by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
BB Shell
DSC00108 by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
Colnago by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
DSC00105 by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
BB Shell
DSC00108 by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
Colnago by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
Last edited by Saddle Up; 01-30-14 at 02:01 PM.
