COLNAGO Master Saronni Retinato, Campagnolo C Record Delta, 59cm (1986) – 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 1984 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 1984-87, later Master Più was launched.

Proudly presenting another legendary steel racing machine from Cambiago – Colnago Master, which dates back to mid 1986. The frame is made of superb Columbus Gilco S4 tubing, shinning in outstanding Saronni Retinato paintjob. Extraordinary frame such as this one deserves the best build and with no surprise it’s built with Campagnolo C Record groupset, with iconic Delta brakes . Other special parts spotted on the bike are: 3ttt cockpit with Colnago pantograph, San Marco Regal Girardi saddle and NiSi Mixer rims. A real eye-catcher in original condition. No much words needed.

For all Colnago enthusiasts. All original. L’Eroica ready.

 

 

Frame & Fork: Colnago Master / Columbus Gilco S4

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 59 cm

– top tube (c-c):  57 cm

– headset tube: 15,2 cm

– standover: 83 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo C Record Colnago pantograph (52/42)

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo C Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo C Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo C Record

Shifters: Campagnolo C Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo C Record

Brakes: Campagnolo C Record Delta

Hubs: Campagnolo C Record

Headset: Campagnolo C Record

Seatpost: Cammpagnolo C Record (27,2mm)

Saddle: San Marco Regal – Girardi leather

Stem: 3ttt, Colnago pantograph

Handlebar: 3ttt Colnago pantograph

Rims: NiSi Mixer (clinchers)

Pedals: Campagnolo C Record

Handlebar tape: Brooks, leather, black

Tires: Veloflex Master (new)

 

 

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Original paint and decals. No dents, no cracks, not bent. Some tiny signs of normal use.

Year: 1986-87

Price: SOLD (June 2020)