Colnago - generally speaking, and their steel frames.
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Colnago - generally speaking, and their steel frames.
What's the deal with Colnago steel and steel/carbon frames?
I was toying with the idea of a new bike, or maybe just a frame. Their prices can get crazy, but they have some lovely steel frames for a more "affordable" 2 grand.
So....what could I expect building up a steel Colnago with Ultegra? Would I end up with a bike that is more "touring" oriented than my conventional Trek 2100? Or is that just a generalization about steel?
I was toying with the idea of a new bike, or maybe just a frame. Their prices can get crazy, but they have some lovely steel frames for a more "affordable" 2 grand.
So....what could I expect building up a steel Colnago with Ultegra? Would I end up with a bike that is more "touring" oriented than my conventional Trek 2100? Or is that just a generalization about steel?
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Exactly which frame are you talking about? The Master series have been pure race bikes for the past 20 years. I love my Colnago (my 2nd) but its a 2002 that I picked up NOS for about half price. What exactly are you looking for in a frame? 2K gives you a whole lot of options.
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EDIT: I think it was the '06 Master B (steel/carbon) -- it had red and white in it, and the tubes are lugged, narrow, and have a non-circular cross-section. If that helps point to which one I was looking at.
I mean, are they designed to handle during sprint and hard efforts, or are they springy and forgiving on long-distance type rides? Having not ridden steel since my BMX days, I don't have a frame of reference for how subtle the distinction is (or not).
Not to digress into a steel vs. carbon discussion.
I mean, are they designed to handle during sprint and hard efforts, or are they springy and forgiving on long-distance type rides? Having not ridden steel since my BMX days, I don't have a frame of reference for how subtle the distinction is (or not).
Not to digress into a steel vs. carbon discussion.
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What you are describing sound like the Master Light. It is a popular bike which has been in Colnago's lineup for years because its a popular model. It has transformed in its evolution to incorporate a Carbon fork and now carbon rear stays. The downtube and top tubes are fluted.
The paint schemes are an option with Colnagos and no two individual frames are painted exactly alike.
The paint schemes are an option with Colnagos and no two individual frames are painted exactly alike.
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What are the performance characteristics?
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You should be able to get a custom steel frame (from a myriad of builders, us included) for circa 1200 bucks, and a carbon rear end for maybe an additional 250 bucks.
Why would anyone in their right mind spend 2 grand on a stock, mass produced steel frame? That's crazy-talk!
Why would anyone in their right mind spend 2 grand on a stock, mass produced steel frame? That's crazy-talk!
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Originally Posted by Towlie
I mean, are they designed to handle during sprint and hard efforts, or are they springy and forgiving on long-distance type rides?
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I just took my mid-90s Masterlight out for a spin today in Central Park. The frame is well over 10 years old, but it still rides the way a steel bike should. Compared to my newer steel bike the Colnago is a like a Cadillac. It's smooth over cracked pavement and offers a very cushy ride. However I wouldn't use it for racing purposes as it is a lot heavier (about 20.5 lbs.) than my other steel, a Cervelo SuperProdigy (sub 17 lbs.)
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Colnago's are for people who ride more than they race.
Like me.
Like me.
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Originally Posted by Towlie
What's the deal with Colnago steel and steel/carbon frames?
I was toying with the idea of a new bike, or maybe just a frame. Their prices can get crazy, but they have some lovely steel frames for a more "affordable" 2 grand.
So....what could I expect building up a steel Colnago with Ultegra? Would I end up with a bike that is more "touring" oriented than my conventional Trek 2100? Or is that just a generalization about steel?
I was toying with the idea of a new bike, or maybe just a frame. Their prices can get crazy, but they have some lovely steel frames for a more "affordable" 2 grand.
So....what could I expect building up a steel Colnago with Ultegra? Would I end up with a bike that is more "touring" oriented than my conventional Trek 2100? Or is that just a generalization about steel?
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A custom Bob Jackson fully lugged frame will run less that 1K and is made to fit you. World Class Cycles can fix you up.
