Colnago Tecnos Questions...
08-05-06, 01:12 PM
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Colnago Tecnos Questions...
I was reading out here somewhere about the Colnago Lite, X-tra Light, and Tecnos. If I remember right, the Tecnos was rated for riders 150 lbs or lighter, and the lite was too, but not the X-tra Light?
I've located a Tecnos frame, I'm curious if anyone has any experiences with them and if they are a very sought after item? They guy is proud of it price-wise, but I'm 150 lbs and still lust after this Italian name. Any other pieces of wisdom about it are appreciated...thanks in advance.
I've located a Tecnos frame, I'm curious if anyone has any experiences with them and if they are a very sought after item? They guy is proud of it price-wise, but I'm 150 lbs and still lust after this Italian name. Any other pieces of wisdom about it are appreciated...thanks in advance.
08-05-06, 01:22 PM
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I've always heard that the limit was 170. Nags are configured to fit with a slightly longer stem, and I guess some riders for some reason or another don't care for their steering characteristics. I'd gladly trade my MXL for a tecnos in similar cond.
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Colngao Tecnos was a tour ridden frame, and used Columbus EL-OS tubing.
As with the EL-OS tubing, they are suggested for lighter riders, I don't know what the weight limit is, but I know that you are well within the limits. If it's a good price, go for it. It's a great frameset.
As with the EL-OS tubing, they are suggested for lighter riders, I don't know what the weight limit is, but I know that you are well within the limits. If it's a good price, go for it. It's a great frameset.
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Originally Posted by IcemanYQQ
Colngao Tecnos was a tour ridden frame, and used Columbus EL-OS tubing.
As with the EL-OS tubing, they are suggested for lighter riders, I don't know what the weight limit is, but I know that you are well within the limits. If it's a good price, go for it. It's a great frameset.
As with the EL-OS tubing, they are suggested for lighter riders, I don't know what the weight limit is, but I know that you are well within the limits. If it's a good price, go for it. It's a great frameset.
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Originally Posted by pigmode
The one's I've seen were lightweight versions of the MXL which still retained gilco tubing for the TT and DT.
The weight limit for the Tecnos is 160lbs.
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Originally Posted by IcemanYQQ
The original Tecnos used the EL-OS tubing in the late '90s, and the new ones used the Gilco tubing, which was drawn exclusively for Colnago from Columbus Nivachrombe tubing.
The weight limit for the Tecnos is 160lbs.
The weight limit for the Tecnos is 160lbs.
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I appreciate the replies guys...now I'm almost starting to drool...
