COLNAGO Master Super Record 56cm (mid 1980s) – 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 legendary steel racing machine from Cambiago – Colnago Master, which dates back to mid 1980s. The frame is made of superb Columbus Gilco S4 tubing, shinning in outstanding pearl white/blue paintjob, completelly built with Campagnolo Super Record groupset, San Marco Concor saddle and Ambrosio rims. A real eye-catcher in completely original condition. No much words needed.

For all Colnago enthusiasts. L’Eroica ready.

Frame & Fork: Colnago Master, Columbus Gilco S4

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 56 cm

-top tube (c-c):  55 cm

-headset tube: 13,5 cm

-standover: 80,5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record (52/42)

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

Hubs: Campagnolo Record

Rims: Ambrosio Metamorphosis Colnago Servizio Corse

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record (27,2mm)

Saddle: San Marco Concor Supercorsa (original)

Stem: 3ttt Colnago pantograph

Handlebar: 3ttt Modello Competizione

Pedals: Campagnolo Superleggeri

Toe cage / Leather straps: Christophe

Tubulars: Vittoria Super Criterium

Handlebar tape: blue/white

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

Era: mid 1980s

Price: SOLD (December 2018)