COLNAGO Master Oro, Campagnolo Super Record, 55cm (1985) – 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 response to criticism that Colnago frames were not stiff enough, Ernesto experimented with various crimped-tube frames. In 1983 he introduced their top model ”Master” and the legend was born. The Master was constructed with famous ”star shaped’ top, seat and down tube profile tubing called Columbus Gilco S4 designed by Gilberto Colombo to improve performance. The first version of the Colnago Master was produced in years 1983-87, later Master Più and Master Olympic were released.

Proudly presenting another outstanding steel jewel by great Ernesto – Colnago Master Oro 24k gold plated. The  bike dates back to 1985, made of Columbus Gilco S4 tubing. Built with pantograph Campagnolo Super Record groupset, 3ttt Colnago stem and handlebar, San Marco Concor Profil saddle, Ambrosio rims, Almarc leather handlebar wrap. No much words needed.

A museum piece.

Frame & Fork: Colnago Master Oro 24k gold / Columbus Gilco S4

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54 cm

– headset tube: 12.5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record Colnago pantograph

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Super Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record Colnago pantograph

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record Colnago pantograph

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Rims: Ambrosio

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Cassette: Regina Oro

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record (272.mm)

Saddle: San Marco Concor Profil

Stem: 3ttt Colnago

Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Competizione

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record

Handlebar tape: Almarc leather wrap

Condition: Mint condition.

Year: 1985

Price: SOLD (May 2026)