Colnago's are great bikes. I love the geometry, but they are built more for Classics and Grande Tours (many hours in the saddle), than your local crit. The geometry is not wierd, it is just differnent to every other American bike made. American companies seem to think all people want to do is ride crits.

They handle great, and decend even better. They also have pretty much the coolest paint jobs around. You can also have them built custom, it cost's a little more, but it's worth the extra money.

If you wan't a strong bike, get the MasterXLite. I have a 62cm, and it is 18lbs and change.