COLNAGO Mexico Oro “Pope bike”, Campagnolo Super Record, 54cm (1979) – 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.

The Colnago Mexico was released to celebrate Eddy Merckx’s world hour record that took place in Mexico City back in 1972. The Cannibal had ridden lightweight Colnago bike (5.75 kg) and with impressive distance 49.431 km in 1h, the record stood for 12 years. The  Mexico is very similar to Super, sometimes it’s s difficult to distinguish between the those two. The only major difference is the slightly thinner 4/10 Columbus SL tubes with inner reinforcements. The Mexico was designed for professionals riders and thanks to Columbus KL tubing it was a synonym for stiffness and lightness.

Almost identical golden Colnago Mexico Oro bike was donated to Pope John Paul II as a gift by Ernesto Colnago in 1978.

Here we are proudly offering another luxury vingtage  jewel from Cambiago – Colnago Mexico Oro with 24k gold plated finish.This beauty dates back to 1979, built with Campagnolo Super Record groupset, Cinelli stem and handlebar, Regina Oro freewheel and chain, Almarc leather handlebar wrap. No much words needed.

A real jewel! For all Colnago enthusiasts.

Frame & Fork: Colnago Mexico Oro / Columbus SL

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 54 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54 cm

– headset tube: 11.7 cm

– standover: 79 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Super Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Super Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Cassette: Regina Oro (6 speed)

Rims: Colnago

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record  (27,2mm)

Saddle: Cinelli Unicantor

Stem: 3ttt Colnago

Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Competizione

Pedals: Campagnolo Super Record

Handlebar tape: Almarc leather wrap

Condition: Some blemishes and patina due to age and storage, but in general in great condition. Ready to ride.

Year: 1979

Price: SOLD (November 2024)