Newbie Buys an Old/New Colnago...Now What?
02-13-07, 01:59 PM
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Nice bike, check the saddle position, probably will put you too far forward unless you are a triathlete.
Scott drop in bars got regulated out by the UCI, (my guess was the patent was solid, and not from a European maker) I bought a set a while ago from a bike shop for $5.! I thought they were a good Idea, so did Greg LaMond, but at the time they were $40. new... and I was a starving student. My guess is that they will work well, if you can stomach the ribbing by others, who are behind you during the ride.
I agree, ditch the Shimano and off brand stuff... Colnagos from this period really demand Campagnolo.
Scott drop in bars got regulated out by the UCI, (my guess was the patent was solid, and not from a European maker) I bought a set a while ago from a bike shop for $5.! I thought they were a good Idea, so did Greg LaMond, but at the time they were $40. new... and I was a starving student. My guess is that they will work well, if you can stomach the ribbing by others, who are behind you during the ride.
I agree, ditch the Shimano and off brand stuff... Colnagos from this period really demand Campagnolo.
02-13-07, 02:04 PM
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Nice catch guy, very good deal indeed! I'm pretty much with everyone else, but I'd probably keep the brifters, just cause I've yet to ride anything with em, and they seem quite a luxry as far as shifting goes.
The low spoke wheels, bar tape, and tig welded stem are all an eyesore!
I also love the other black colnago link someone posted.. I've been wanting to get a rakeless fork like that for my marinoni.. looks awesome!
The low spoke wheels, bar tape, and tig welded stem are all an eyesore!
I also love the other black colnago link someone posted.. I've been wanting to get a rakeless fork like that for my marinoni.. looks awesome!
02-13-07, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tricky
I may be willing to trade a vintage wheelset (campy record, matrix tubular rims) but even I may be too heavy for wheels at 165.
02-13-07, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by grolby
It works way, way better than the period-correct Campy stuff ever could.
Originally Posted by grolby
Especially given the deal you just got - it's just not worth it.
Originally Posted by grolby
If you want a good bike for long, fast rides, you'll be shooting yourself in the foot by downgrading to the old Campy bits.
02-13-07, 04:47 PM
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I think it would look outstanding with either Super Record or Nuovo Record brakes & derailleurs. But if you did happen to decide on Asian components, go Suntour. Not as pretentious and works just as well.
But either way it would be like putting Sophia Loren in a Spice Girls outfit.
Go with the Campy. Acquiring it will be fun.
:-)
But either way it would be like putting Sophia Loren in a Spice Girls outfit.
Go with the Campy. Acquiring it will be fun.
:-)
02-13-07, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mooo
But either way it would be like putting Sophia Loren in a Spice Girls outfit.
Piuttosto morrei!!!
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Originally Posted by Mooo
. . . go Suntour. Not as pretentious and works just as well.
:-)
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02-15-07, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rnagaoka
Any of you racers out there wanna trade my spiffy wheels for a conservative set? 
02-15-07, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by charlisity
Are those 27 or 700c?
02-15-07, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mooo
But either way it would be like putting Sophia Loren in a Spice Girls outfit.
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Excellent buy. It is really a pretty good example of a modernized steel bike. It would nice if the components were all Campy but there is nothing wrong with Ultegra. Purest wouldn't like Shimano on a vintage Italian bike but when you modernize a bike function is as important as looks or style. The only thing I really don't like about it is the stem and bars. My personal preference would be a Cinelli 1A or XA stem with Giro d'Italia or Campione Del Mondo bars to give it a more vintage look with excellent performance. Ride it and if it performs well keep it the way it is.
