COLNAGO Super Eddy Merckx Molteni 55cm (mid 1970s) – 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 Super is for sure one of the most succesful racing bikes in history. It was released in 1968, produced for more than 20 years, was Colnago’s top model of late 1960 and 1970s and became a legend with Eddy Merckx ridding for Molteni Team. The Super was designed for professionals riders and thanks to Columbus SL tubing it was a synonym for stiffness and lightness.

Eddy Merckx ”The Cannibal” was born on June 17 1945 and was a professional cyclist from 1961 to 1978. Cycling fans consider him to be the most successful cyclist in history, with 525 victories to his name.  He won the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia five time each, has won all of the top events except for the Paris-Tours, has won the Vuelta a España, has won the World championship as both a professional and as an amateur, and has broken the world hour record. The Cannibal joined Molteni Team at the end of 1970 and stayed with them for long 6 years.

Eddy Merckx – Molteni team

Proudly presenting another iconic racing machine, shinning in famous orange Molteni Team paintjob. The frame is made of superb Columbus SL tubing, featuring beautiful Colnago details, completely built with Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset, 3ttt cockpit. No much words needed.

Simply love at first sight. Ready for L’Eroica events. Vintage wool Molteni cycling kit, handmade leather shoes and Eroica watter bottle are included in the price.

Frame & Fork: Colnago Super, Columbus SL

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

-top tube (c-c): 54,5 cm

-headset tube: 12,3 cm

-standover: 80 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (170mm)

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (PAT 75)

Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Nuovo Record

Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Competizione

Stem: 3ttt Record

Hubs: Campagnolo Record

Rims: Nisi

Cassette: Regina Oro (6speed)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (27,2mm)

Pedals: Campagnolo Superleggeri

Toe cage / leather straps: Christophe (new)

Tubulars: Continental Giro (new)

Handlebar Tape: cotton, biege (new)

Condition: The frame was completelly restored and repainted by professional guy. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Groupset is in good condition. All parts are working fine.

Era: mid 1970s

Price: SOLD (November 2018)