2012 Colnago Master X Light Saronni PR82 build. Lovin' the steel ride!
08-14-12, 06:14 PM
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I guess mine makes a third campy equipped saronni colnago but it's not nearly as nice as either of your masters
https://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...mercolnago.jpg
It is in fact the best color ever
https://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...mercolnago.jpg
It is in fact the best color ever
08-14-12, 07:41 PM
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Beautiful bike.
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Great!
I prefer more silver to the carbon and black bits, but your choices there limit you (I went down that road) and to each his own. That is badass.
As others have said the bars to me are the biggest anomaly, moreso because of their wing shape that IMO belongs on a more aero/techy build.
Just a suggestion but Deda Zero 100 bars are never a bad idea for a Campy-fitted Italian frame.
I prefer more silver to the carbon and black bits, but your choices there limit you (I went down that road) and to each his own. That is badass.
As others have said the bars to me are the biggest anomaly, moreso because of their wing shape that IMO belongs on a more aero/techy build.
Just a suggestion but Deda Zero 100 bars are never a bad idea for a Campy-fitted Italian frame.
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Congrats! 
08-14-12, 09:05 PM
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Gorgeous!!!
I'm still on the hunt for a nice Steel bike too. I'm thinking it might come before the CF frame.
I'm still on the hunt for a nice Steel bike too. I'm thinking it might come before the CF frame.
08-14-12, 09:24 PM
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Nice bike! I have a Molteni version.
Note: Your headset appeared to be installed incorrectly. There shouldn't be a gap between the upper cup and the upper race.
Note: Your headset appeared to be installed incorrectly. There shouldn't be a gap between the upper cup and the upper race.
08-15-12, 04:23 AM
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The Chrome is great pretty bike....must ride great
08-15-12, 11:43 AM
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I bet the top and bottom bearings may have been installed wrong. The bigger bearing should be located at the bottom and the small one on top. I noticed a similar sized gap on the bottom cup, except pushed inwards. I'll get it sorted out. Thanks for pointing out about the headset.
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I guess mine makes a third campy equipped saronni colnago but it's not nearly as nice as either of your masters
https://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...mercolnago.jpg
It is in fact the best color ever
https://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...mercolnago.jpg
It is in fact the best color ever
08-15-12, 04:18 PM
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Just as I figured ... the bearings were just swapped into the wrong headset cups. Now it is fixed!
Also the Zipp 101s are now tubeless:
Went on a brisk 20 miler today on the Master running tubeless. Super smooth running lower pressures (90 psi up front, 100 psi in the rear).
Verdict?
Also the Zipp 101s are now tubeless:
Went on a brisk 20 miler today on the Master running tubeless. Super smooth running lower pressures (90 psi up front, 100 psi in the rear).
Verdict?
10-06-13, 04:25 AM
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UPDATE: Made some more retro-style modifications
Okay, so I made some modifications to make the bike look more classic. I do agree that some of the carbon parts like the stem, bars, and seatpost were clashing with the motif of the steel Colnago.
Swapped out the old carbon cages for some King Cage Ti
Front
Rear
Replaced the carbon stem and bar for some Ritchey Classic counterparts
Took out the stock Colnago all-carbon post for the Thomson Masterpiece in Silver. I even swapped out my Aliante saddle for the Kurve Bull.
Only a half-pound gain over the old configuration. Not too shabby IMO!
After over a year of riding the Master, I can safely say this one is a keeper. Nothing rides quite like it and I can see it becoming a family heirloom. I love it!
Swapped out the old carbon cages for some King Cage Ti
Front
Rear
Replaced the carbon stem and bar for some Ritchey Classic counterparts
Took out the stock Colnago all-carbon post for the Thomson Masterpiece in Silver. I even swapped out my Aliante saddle for the Kurve Bull.
Only a half-pound gain over the old configuration. Not too shabby IMO!
After over a year of riding the Master, I can safely say this one is a keeper. Nothing rides quite like it and I can see it becoming a family heirloom. I love it!
10-06-13, 12:25 PM
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What did you do with the Motobecane frame?
I love the bike. It's beautiful.
I wish I can afford that saddle. I wondered what BULL, CHAMELEON and SNAKE meant on the Cannondale Pro team bums during TdF. I just read about it 2 days ago.
I love the bike. It's beautiful.
I wish I can afford that saddle. I wondered what BULL, CHAMELEON and SNAKE meant on the Cannondale Pro team bums during TdF. I just read about it 2 days ago.
10-06-13, 03:11 PM
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Nice bike porn, thank you!
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Needs a full Athena group and carbon fork
10-06-13, 08:03 PM
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10-07-13, 01:33 PM
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Gorgeous Colnago steel bike! My 95 Cinelli SC with SLX & Campy Carbon Record weighs out at 18.5lbs! My recent purchase of a Colnago C-50 CF is 2lbs lighter, but the ride is nowhere near the Cinelli.
I've been reading up a lot on steel bikes and scored this beauty of a frameset from eBay. Had to say goodbye to my trusty Moto LeChamp Team Ti frameset and moved all the parts over to the Master. It is by far one of the most beautiful bikes I have ever owned.
Total Weight = 17.94lbs
100% Italian Steel
The chrome lugs are just a sight to behold!
Carbon fork? Not for this Italian steed ...
The extremely smooth and compliant ride of the Master easily made up for the 1.5 pounds of added heft over the Moto LeChamp Team Ti.
I am waiting for my Fusion 3's to arrive so I can convert my 101's to tubeless (like I did with the 404 Firecrests on my Orca). Overall, I LOVE the ride and very happy with the purchase! Highly recommended!
- Campagnolo Super Record 11 Group
- Zipp 101 Gray Aluminum Clinchers
- Campagnolo Record 1" Threadless headset
- Continental GP4000s Tires
- Look Keo Blade Pedals
- Ritchey WCS Stem
- E3 Curve Carbon Wing Handlebars
- Fizik Aliante Saddle
- Colnago Full carbon setback seatpost
- Colnago Straight Blade Precisa Steel Fork
- Moro D' Elite Water Cage
Total Weight = 17.94lbs
100% Italian Steel
The chrome lugs are just a sight to behold!
Carbon fork? Not for this Italian steed ...
The extremely smooth and compliant ride of the Master easily made up for the 1.5 pounds of added heft over the Moto LeChamp Team Ti.
I am waiting for my Fusion 3's to arrive so I can convert my 101's to tubeless (like I did with the 404 Firecrests on my Orca). Overall, I LOVE the ride and very happy with the purchase! Highly recommended!
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10-07-13, 02:43 PM
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Nice improvements over the original photos. Good job.
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