Colnago identification request
 

Hi!

I've bought a Colnago in a pretty good shape. If I believe the previous owner this bike could have been made in 1993 or 1994. If somebody could help me about it's identification it would be great :o)
Thks a lot by advance !
Here is the link to picts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28334529@N00/
Apologies for my pitifull english. My best wishes to all of you for 2007

Jean Claude

Nice Ride
 

That is a sweet looking piece! I have no idea about Colnago from that era but The group seems to fit. Make sure you post any serial numbers you can find on the frame. Somebody will have the answer for you.
Is that original paint? It's in fantastic condition! (I'd be upgrading the derailleur though)

Good luck

Alas I don't find any serial number, but an italian friend told me that it's a Colnago Super Più. This bike has been produced during two years 1993 and 1994. The painting scheme of this bike was only released in 1994. So it's probably a Colnago Super Più 1994.(Columbus SL tubing)
If I believe the previous owner this bike has been stored a long time in a shop. He was mounted with a full shimano RX100 group ( 52/42 ... 7 speeds 13/23 changed by me to 52/38 13/25 : I live in a mountaignous region ). As far as I can know it's its first paint.
I've done 7000 kms with this bike which is still in the same great shape. I've just decided to upgrade it , but in fact I don't know if it's a good thing.
I've found a complete dura ace 7700 group with a T.A. specialités compact crankset and blue Ambrosio Balance wheelset.
The ride of this bike is curiously stiff compared to my Gios Torino , but sensations are good anyway , not too tiring on long distances and relatively easy for climbing, as a steel bike can be.It's a good touring bike very nice to see when you stop to admire landscape :o)
Thks a lot for your reply and, once again, apologies for my awful english

Very nice bike, sounds like you got it nailed down, the dura-ace will be a nice upgrade but personally, I'd go with campy.

nice bike, second the campy.....

I agree with you campy would be better but I just got the opportunity to buy the Dura ace 's stuff at a very low price and I've already the ambrosio wheelset.
I prefer campy components (more reliable and easier to repare, they look better and they are italian like the bike) but it's also more difficult to get them at a decent price here in France or eventualy at Ebay.