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COLNAGO Arabesque Campagnolo 50th Anniversary (serial no.7179), 58cm (1984/85) – SOLD
Ernesto Colnago was born on February 9, 1932 in Cambiago, near Milan, Italy. At age 13 he entered in world of two wheels and immediately he fall in love with bikes and cycling. In 1952 he founded Colnago and started to work as mechanic for several professional teams. Colnago’s bikes still have a domination of the world’s cycling sports because Ernesto was always an innovator and pioneer of new technologies which supposedly provide more efficency or comfort.
In 1984 Colnago celebrated their thirtieth anniversary of the company and Ernesto Colnago wanted to create a bicycle which would be a milestone, both for himself and for the bicycle industry. It was produced in limited numbers. This bicycle is a wonderful example of Italian craftsmanship.
Proudly offering one of the most exquisite steel jewels by great Ernesto – Colnago Arabesque. This masterpiece dates back to mid 1984/85, made of crimped Columbus SL tubing, built with special edition Campagnolo 50th Anniversary groupset (serial no. 7179), 3ttt Colnago stem and handlebar, Mavic rims, San Marco Rolls saddle. Mint condition. Love at first sight.
A museum piece.
Frame & Fork: Colnago Arabesque / crimped Columbus SL (frame no.136)
Size:
– seat tube (c-t): 58 cm
– top tube (c-c): 56 cm
– headset tube: 15 cm
– standover: 82.5 cm
Crankset: Campagnolo 50th Ann (serial no.7179)
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Shifters: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Brake Levers: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Brakes: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Hubs: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Rims: Mavic
Headset: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Frewheel: Regina Oro (6 speed)
Seatpost: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Saddle: San Marco Rolls
Stem: 3ttt Colnago
Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Competizione
Pedals: Campagnolo 50th Ann
Leather straps: Colnago
Handlebar tape: Almarc, leather
Condition: Used as display bike. Mint condition. Maybe ridden for some km.
Year: 1984-85
Price: SOLD (May 2024)
