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Colnago's on sale....opinions please.

Old 10-03-05, 09:45 AM
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Colnago's on sale....opinions please.

I am getting close to buying a high end road bike....hey, at 55 and raising 2 daughters in college (did I mention tuition), it's dads time for a nice bike.
Would appreciate input on the Colnago listed here in 57cm. I am 6-2, long arms, 36", and shorter inseam, about a 32 1/2". Anyone familiar with COlnago sizing on their tradition frames? Website for Colnago? Forget the mail order and go with LBS? Thanks!
https://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...st_display.htm
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i can't offer advice on the fit, however, i think that's a pretty good deal for a bike like that.
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https://www.colnagonews.com/cat2005/popup/mix/index.htm#


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Originally Posted by jimx200
I am getting close to buying a high end road bike....hey, at 55 and raising 2 daughters in college (did I mention tuition), it's dads time for a nice bike.
Would appreciate input on the Colnago listed here in 57cm. I am 6-2, long arms, 36", and shorter inseam, about a 32 1/2". Anyone familiar with COlnago sizing on their tradition frames? Website for Colnago? Forget the mail order and go with LBS? Thanks!
https://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...st_display.htm
Might work for standover with the short inseam, but the the short TT will leave you scrunched up and hurting.That assumes bike inseam,and not bike inseam....Methinks if you don't know what size you need, you be in for a possible expensive hosing.
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Thanks guys....sometimes I get tempted and blinded by savings and later realize the mistake. I cannot affor a $2500. mistake, so I'll search for a Italian road bike at a good LBS. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Thanks guys....sometimes I get tempted and blinded by savings and later realize the mistake. I cannot affor a $2500. mistake, so I'll search for a Italian road bike at a good LBS. Thanks again.
A 58 would likely be considered small for your size. But some guys on this board would ride that size bike with a long stem. I am about your size and prefer a bigger bike. I love how comprehensive the Colnago sizing chart is...the best out there. Their bikes have medium sized steerer tubes and a relatively short top tube consistent with Italian bike heritage. I prefer the latter but not the steerer tube length. If you want a great frame for half the price, look at Bianchi. Roughly the same height to length ratio as Colnago with a bit longer steerer tube per frame size which will get the bars up a bit closer to the seat for long legged guys like you and me. If you want to race and can stand the paint jobs and price, buy a Colnago.
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Originally Posted by biker7
A 58 would likely be considered small for your size. But some guys on this board would ride that size bike with a long stem. I am about your size and prefer a bigger bike. I love how comprehensive the Colnago sizing chart is...the best out there. Their bikes have medium sized steerer tubes and a relatively short top tube consistent with Italian bike heritage. I prefer the latter but not the steerer tube length. If you want a great frame for half the price, look at Bianchi. Roughly the same height to length ratio as Colnago with a bit longer steerer tube per frame size which will get the bars up a bit closer to the seat for long legged guys like you and me. If you want to race and can stand the paint jobs and price, buy a Colnago.
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Well, that other blather aside, sydney has 2 Colnagos , doesn't race(whatever that has to do with anything, other than imply Bianchis might be for granny ladies and geezers) and prefers their stunning artisan paint jobs to Bianchi snot green thank you. Do you ever miss making a lame plug for Bianchi,whatever the topic...? Must be on the payroll...Eh?
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Originally Posted by sydney
Might work for standover with the short inseam, but the the short TT will leave you scrunched up and hurting.That assumes bike inseam,and not bike inseam....Methinks if you don't know what size you need, you be in for a possible expensive hosing.
Maybe time for a nice custom frame. At 55 it should last the rest of your life, no offense. I believe you can get made to measure from Gunnar for reasonable money. Waterford cost a lot more.

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I'm just a bit surpized that Sierra Trading Post sells Colnagos.
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Originally Posted by biker7
A 58 would likely be considered small for your size.
I would agree. That's my size and I am 5'11". You should probably get 59-62cm.
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Thanks guys....sometimes I get tempted and blinded by savings and later realize the mistake. I cannot affor a $2500. mistake, so I'll search for a Italian road bike at a good LBS. Thanks again.
Check out the Bianchi Reparto Corse 928/Veloce and you will get nearly the same build on a CF frame. If you can find an 05 in your size I have seen them forsale for $1800 and if you need a brand new 06 the MSRP is still just more than that Colnago.
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Originally Posted by jimx200
I am getting close to buying a high end road bike....hey, at 55 and raising 2 daughters in college (did I mention tuition), it's dads time for a nice bike.
Would appreciate input on the Colnago listed here in 57cm. I am 6-2, long arms, 36", and shorter inseam, about a 32 1/2". Anyone familiar with COlnago sizing on their tradition frames? Website for Colnago? Forget the mail order and go with LBS? Thanks!
https://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...st_display.htm
Is that your cycling inseam or trouser inseam? At your height, I'm thinking its trouser inseam. Do you presently have a bike to compare with? As mentioned above, (if you don't have a bike) coming in from the cold is a 30/70 proposition that is not in your favor. Furthermore, you cannot rely 100% on a LBS fitting (unless you have access to an honest pro shop) because they are as likely to get it wrong as right. As you can see from the chart, the bigger Colnagos have a slacker STA, which is not in your favor as that will shorten your reach--the opposite of what you are looking for.

BTW, the prices at that place suck. Got my Colnago from R&A and it was a good experience. Ordered a 54, received it, decided to exchange for a 53--no probs. They held it for me while I thought it over. More selection and better prices.

https://www.racycles.com/sdrf/catalog...7_products.htm

https://www.racycles.com/sdrb/catalog...04_3755038.htm

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Thanks guys. Yes, the 32 1/2" is my trouser length. I have a 25 year old Yakota (had a Allez 58cm until stolen last month..locked too) in a larger than I need size, probably close to a 61cm, bought when I did'nt know anything about sizing.
Piqmode, thanks for the link...the search continues.
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Thanks guys. Yes, the 32 1/2" is my trouser length. I have a 25 year old Yakota (had a Allez 58cm until stolen last month..locked too) in a larger than I need size, probably close to a 61cm, bought when I did'nt know anything about sizing.
Piqmode, thanks for the link...the search continues.
I'd suggest that you determine your cycling inseam by straddling the Yokota's top tube, and blocking both wheels equally till you feel a saddle-like pressure exerted upon your crotch from the TT. I also have a long torso, and was able to get an excellent fit on a Colnago. Am running a 10mm spacer (Record HS/w 10mm upper stack) with 9cm of handlebar drop and a 130 stem. Front/Rear weight distribution is 44/56. Knee is 1cm behind spindle.

I'm not one to recommend a frame to a stranger, but I'll say that this is my 2nd Colnago and it does what I want it to do in a manner that suits my style of riding.
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I'm 6'2", with 32.5" inseam and long torso and arms... I bought a 58cm cannondale beater bike, traditional geometry, and it barely fits. I haven't gone on a ride longer than 20 miles, so hoping for the best. I ride a 60 cm Trek that fits me like a glove. 57cm might be pushing it. Can you find a local dealer to test ride?
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I have just 2 points to make :

1)You only buy a Colnago or a Pinarello for example if you love Colnagos or Pinarellos. If you're not sure about spending $2500 then you should not be considering such brands since everything you're looking for, with a focus on 'riding' is available for $1500 (complete bike).

2)For a 6-2 person a frame between 58 and 62 cm will do (measured c-to-c) with a preference towards the smaller, say 59. All other adjustments can be easily obtained with proper selection of seatpost height and stem length - something very common with today's compact frames. The more detailed frame fit and other adjustments possible are academic or if you're trying to get the last 5% performance out of your body (this gets more dangerous with age).

Pick a bike comfortably within your budget and ride, ride, ride. Good Luck!
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Go for it! I bought a 2003 Colnago Asso from Sierra almost two years ago and it was the best thing I bought in my life! You do not need to worry about this vendor, they have an LL bean return policy.

Only issue might be that for the colnago warranty to be in effect it has to be assembled by a colnago dealer.
I bought a full bike and I didn't worry about it--I got the complete bike for $1,250! That's less then 1/2 price.
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IMO the biggest problem on that Cologno is that for a Cologno it seems to have a very boring paint job. I expect to see sweet paint jobs on Colognos. Just this last weekend there was a guy riding in the group with an older probably steel Cologno and it did have a sweet paint job.
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