COLNAGO C35 Ferrari, Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann, 56cm (1989-90) – 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. His first big success as a frame builder dates back in 1960 when Luigi  Arienti won gold medal at the Rome Olympic games. 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. Colnago has always been one of the most innovative manufactures of all time.

The COLNAGO C35 was a a collaborative project with Ferrari and commemorative model created in celebration of Colnago’s 35th anniversary in 1989. It was one of the first frames to be manufactured using a carbon fibre composite manufacured in Colnago’s factory under Ferrari’s supervision. Ernesto always launched a unique and limited model to celebrate important goals of his successful company.

Happy to present this oustanding milestone from Cambiago – Colnago C35 Ferrari. The amazing shapes of the frame makes you understand that C35 was ahead of the time when it was designed back in 1989. Build with Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann groupset, special Fir 6 spoke carbon wheels, 3ttt Colnago cockpit, San Marco Regal saddle. Love at first sight.

The holly grail.

Frame / fork: Colnago C35 Ferrari

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 58 cm

-top tube (c-c): 55.5 cm

-headset tube: 13.5 cm

-standover: 79 cm

Wheelset: FIR Carbon

Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann

Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann

Headset: Shimano Dura Ace 7402

Levers: Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann

Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 35th Ann

Stem: 3ttt Colnago

Handlebar: 3ttt

Seat: San Marco Regal

Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace 7401

Handlebar Tape: gold

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Low mileage. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1989-90

Price: SOLD (May 2022)