Gold Headset ID Required.......
 

I took this headset off an unmarked frame

(frame still un-identified... https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ntriguing.html )

and have been trying to research its origin ever since. I thought I’d solved the mystery when I discovered the FT Bologna “Lega Leggera” headset that was produced in a gold finish but after seeing an OMAS gold finish headset I’m not so sure now??:foo: Unfortunately the locking top nut must have been lost at some stage as there was a Tange Falcon one with the bike.

The style of the headset where the Colnago pantographing is looks very similar to the OMAS “Big Sliding” Headset??


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2989cf5fe.jpeg
Missing Top nut unfortunately.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6368c64cb.jpeg
Colnago and cloverleaf pantograph is perfect.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...34afe371c.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...edc21a535.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ee1a55cbb.jpeg

IIRC, Ofmega made many Colnago-branded parts.

I would buy that, but have a vague recollection that an older chrome-plated steel HS I had on a "mystery" frame that also had "COLNAGO" branding on it was ID'd as made by Rino. I could VERY well be mistaken but the HS was definitely not as nice looking as the OP's gold example, I do remember that much!

EDIT: all credit to JDT, I took a look at Velobase and the Ofmega Super Competizione HS sure has a "family resemblance", even to the drillings in the race "skirt".
http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...m=111&AbsPos=5

:thumb:​JohnDThompson Thankyou. I reckon you are spot on.

unworthy1 I agree, the Super Competizone is like for like comparison for sure.
My plan is to put this up for sale on EBay as I don’t own a Colnago....(yet ;)) and see if there are any keen Colnago enthusiasts willing to buy. Happy to give you first refusal if you’re serious about ownership though.:)

Nope, not me: I have never been a Colnago fan, but as you say there are certainly many enthusiasts out there who may be eager to own one (and...it's GOLD!) ;) so GLWS
(when I wrote "I'd buy that" I meant I'd accept JDT's well-reasoned suggestion as to who made this headset, not any interest in owning the item...it's just an expression but can see how it would have seemed otherwise!)

“GLWS”....that’s a new one for me??

Out of interest, what is it about Colnago that doesn’t interest you?? As a relative newbie to vintage steel I’m struggling to get the same feel for Colnago as I do for say...Gios, Gitane and Wilier to name but a few. The range of model choice is mind boggling for me that I just don’t know where to start with the brand??:foo:

unworthy1 Thanks for the explanation there, I get what you were saying.:lol::thumb:

Looks like Gipiemme to me, Azzurra or Chronosprint; but you have drilled bits - special order for Colnago?

Always amazed at the amount of knowledge on these forums even when you struggle to find information on the internet. Thanks oneclick more investigation required.:thumb:

If I were to answer this publicly I'm sure the flame war would be toasty! People love their own personal preferences, me included! But this one is a safe topic: GLWS = Good Luck With (the) Sale! (Sincerely)