Colnago Mega Master
Robbie1958
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Just wondering if anyone else owns one of these. i bought mine recently secondhand and i love it. if anyone does own one give me a shout. I wondered what it might of cost new, and hold old it's likely to be. I can't find much info in the interent about them.
Robbie
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The Colnago Master is a worthy classic - an updated version of the frame, Master X-Lite was re-introduced a couple of years ago due to demand and sells for £1500 for the frame alone. There have been a number of versions over the years, since it was launched in the 80s - without photos and more details, it's hard to date. For certain, a Master frame in good condition will fetch £500 plus, depending on condition, size and paintwork. Some photos will help with your research.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I managed to upload a photo of it to photobucket, i will post some more once i can get my camera working.
Here is the link:
http://s959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73 ... Lz0yUr.jpg
As you can see it is in immaculate condition
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Firstly, it's not a Master i.e. steel frame, chromed lugs with distinctive diamond tubes, so please ignore my previous comments. It's Columbus Altec aluminium alloy - reckon it dates from the early 00's judging by the fork and 1" headset. There's one on ebay now at $600 for the frame and fork only - frame may have been as much as $1000 new, but aluminium frames have devalued in the face of competition/demand for carbon. Nice bike, proably handles well like all Colnagos but don't attach any extra intrinsic value to it - it's not a classic like the Master X-Lite I'm afraid.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Ooh I love those Master X-lites. In Orange.0
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Thanks for the info.
It may not be a classic, but it rides really nicely (not that i have much to measure it against) and it does look a nice bike. I did look at the boardman bikes, but i just fell in love with this, so i guess my heart ruled my head. I paid £590 for it so would i have gotten a better buy with a boardman of the same price? maybe, but i just couldn't resist.
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If you love it, it's comfortable and you were happy to pay the money you did I wouldn't worry about what ifs.
It's just cost us a fair whack to build up an old Bianchi for the missus. We could have got a new, lighter, more modern bike like a Boardman for the money but a) she absolutely loves it so relative costs become somewhat irrelevant and b) having ridden it myself I reckon you'd have to go a long way to beat the smooth ride it gives.
Colnago have a great history of making lovely bikes, just enjoy it. I think it looks great.0 -
Robbie1958 wrote:Thanks for the info.
It may not be a classic, but it rides really nicely (not that i have much to measure it against) and it does look a nice bike. I did look at the boardman bikes, but i just fell in love with this, so i guess my heart ruled my head. I paid £590 for it so would i have gotten a better buy with a boardman of the same price? maybe, but i just couldn't resist.
Robbie
No, you got a much better deal with Colnago. A new bike at 600 pounds would have a fairly generic alloy frame, lame wheels and a Shimano Tiagra or Sora groupset. It looks like you got Campagnolo Chorus or similar on a lovely alloy frame and nice wheels. I'd say you won!0 -
acorn_user wrote:Robbie1958 wrote:Thanks for the info.
It may not be a classic, but it rides really nicely (not that i have much to measure it against) and it does look a nice bike. I did look at the boardman bikes, but i just fell in love with this, so i guess my heart ruled my head. I paid £590 for it so would i have gotten a better buy with a boardman of the same price? maybe, but i just couldn't resist.
Robbie
No, you got a much better deal with Colnago. A new bike at 600 pounds would have a fairly generic alloy frame, lame wheels and a Shimano Tiagra or Sora groupset. It looks like you got Campagnolo Chorus or similar on a lovely alloy frame and nice wheels. I'd say you won!
Just to add some detail about the bike. It has the following:
Campagnolo Record cranks
carbon levers and Campagnolo Chorus brake calipers and headset.
Mavic Open Pro wheels laced onto Campagnolo Chorus hubs .
Aluminium frame with Time carbon forks.
Selle Italia gel saddle
Campagnolo Chorus headset and Colnago Selcof seatpost.
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