colnago c50 no more?

Gary Marshall
Gary Marshall Posts: 196
edited August 2009 in Road buying advice
Just checking out the new 2010 colngo range, has the c50 gone? can't see it anywhere , suprised it hasn't been mentioned after being such a core part of their range.

glad to see a sportive range, when they do a top frame with suitably long enough head tube i might be up for it, maybe next year......

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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    It's still being made in Italy alongside the EPS, but not sure if it will be 2010 onwards. I'm thinking of grabbing one myself before that time. Who knows if lugged frames are going to be made available in the future from Colnago. Great shame if they aren't imo. The Master is of course, but in steel ...
  • Gary Marshall
    Gary Marshall Posts: 196
    that's what i was wondering whether the c50 will live as a 'retro' carbon bike like the master but in carbon, mind you the 55 master and the retro paint jobs make me think about steel for the first time in years.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Mnnn looking at the 55 Master I do see what you mean. Rather lush isn't it, shame about the integrated headset, but do let me know if you find out a price .....
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,335
    Get a Master... most beautiful frame around... the only head-turner, in my view

    And robust, a friend of mine has done RVV and Paris-Roubaix on one of those and he's no feather...
    left the forum March 2023
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The C50 is five years old now, so in today's market, a bit long in the tooth, but expect a revised product in the autumn shows - a C55 maybe or hold off another five years for the C60?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    no I doubt very much if there will be a C55 just because there was a Master 55, but we shall see ....
  • Gary Marshall
    Gary Marshall Posts: 196
    does this mean that the 2010 line up on the website is not all the new stuff, they may have saved something for the trade shows?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Sometimes they do sometimes they don't. The London show is in Oct to name but one.
  • dombo6
    dombo6 Posts: 582
    The Master is a beaut, no question. Anyone got any idea what weight bike it can be built to? My steel/carbon Lemond is around 18.5 lbs and seems quite light enough for me.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    edited August 2009
    Dombo6 wrote:
    The Master is a beaut, no question. Anyone got any idea what weight bike it can be built to? My steel/carbon Lemond is around 18.5 lbs and seems quite light enough for me.

    Good question so I had to check.....

    Master with steel forks, Campag Centaur groupset, Chorus post & Scirroco wheels, Open Pave tyres, Flite saddle, Pro LT stem, ITM bars, bag with tube, levers & multitool, cage bidon and finally, a Cateye wired computer.

    Edit:- Also including Shimano A520 pedals :oops:

    19.2 lbs

    Heavier than I thought but the extras add up. And I am still 14 lbs overweight so it still doesn't matter :lol:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • dombo6
    dombo6 Posts: 582
    So could be about the same - my weight excludes the bag and pump but includes pedals, two bottle cages and a Flightdeck computer. My wheels are lighter than Sciroccos, Easton SLX90s.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Not too bad considering it is steel. You could save some weight with some bespoke wheels and different bars/stem.
  • synchronicity
    synchronicity Posts: 1,415
    Yikes! Wasn't that there signature frame only a few years ago? :shock:
    vertebr.ae | precision braking & shifting
  • cyclingvet
    cyclingvet Posts: 131
    Gary Marshall wrote:
    Just checking out the new 2010 colngo range, has the c50 gone? can't see it anywhere , suprised it hasn't been mentioned after being such a core part of their range.

    glad to see a sportive range, when they do a top frame with suitably long enough head tube i might be up for it, maybe next year......


    According to Brian at the washingmachine post, the C50 will still be available in 2010, but probably not beyond then. He even quotes prices.! It would be great shame to see it go. :cry:
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Give Mike at Maestro a call for a straightforward, no nonsense answer at a great price - as well as any paint finish you fancy.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    The Master looks stunning but the Master 55 in black and gold on the website is hideous...
  • Gary Marshall
    Gary Marshall Posts: 196
    i like it, back in the '80's they did colnago gold's with gold plated front forks and rear triangle which as a teenager i loved.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    It's gorgeous, and I want one. Can't seem to get a price as yet though ....

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