Finally and at last!!! Colnago C50. New Pics 7th Nov

24

Comments

  • freehub
    freehub Posts: 4,257
    I like how they make those frames to look like old steel ones where they're "joined", and the geometry looks decent unlikely some bikes like Specialized bikes, planet x (apart from nano light or w/e it is) and giant bikes that have all ugly frames.
  • nicensleazy
    nicensleazy Posts: 2,310
    Must of missed this post. Well done old chap.....a C50 is a mighty fine frame!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Captain Fagor wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Cap'n Fagor - I like having a Colnago seatpost...

    I can understand that. It might be worthwhile loosening and adjusting it once in a while to make sure it doesn't get stuck in the frame - that's why I was suggesting a shim. I installed one in my C50 a couple of years ago for this very reason. And in the interim, one of my non-shimmed carbon seatposts has stuck fast in a carbon frame (Bianchi). Very annoying.

    Thanks for the tip!

    Carbon paste it is...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Will - that's exactly why I like it so much too (The joins are called Lugs).

    Cheers NnS!
  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    Pure class!! like it :D
  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Very nice. 8)

    What made you ditch the S2 Nap'?

    The one decked out in Cinelli RAM looks well nice. 8)
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I haven't ditched the S2 yet, still hoping for the Litespeed to sell. It's on eBay at a ridiculously low price, 18 watchers (most likely all BR forum members just wanting to see if it sells) with no bids and 2.5hrs to go...

    If the Litespeed doesn't sell it's the S2 unfortunately.
  • all show no go
    all show no go Posts: 542
    Nice piece of kit you've got there Mr D.

    Of course, the Bikeradar readership only want to know one thing.

    How are you finding the Campag Chorus gruppo? Welcome to the dark side!
    Let's close our eyes and see what happens
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I'll be post my Shimano v Sram v Campag thoughts soon...
  • shipley
    shipley Posts: 549
    Having been a Bianchi fan for some years I scratched the Colnago itch in May.

    I bought a C40 and cannot believe the ride. I adore it, I can;t compare it in any way to my current 'stable' in that it fits like a glove if that makes any sense. Even with 50mm Carbon Clinchers its still super comfy yet very responsive and climbs like Sherpa Tenzing !

    Enjoy your C50 :D
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Today I rebuilt the Litespeed with Red, I put the Black/Red Arione saddle and FSA OS99 Carbon stem on the Colnago. It's starting to come together. Now to get some black record brake calipers...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Think I've chosen what wheels I want for this...

    But they aren't out until January :c

    2011-mavic-ksyrium-slr-1-600x450.jpg
  • Supergoose
    Supergoose Posts: 1,089
    Must confess to a Colnago itch as well. Your bike will look the damage with the black tape and those Mavics. *not envious at all* 8)
    Rock 'n' Roule
  • antlaff
    antlaff Posts: 583
    did my first sportive recently and of all the bikes i was perving over the 'Colnago's' just did it for me. absolutly love this. great buy!!
    Work
    Ride
    Play
    Sunny Days
    Fun
  • Calvia
    Calvia Posts: 17
    What are those Mavic wheels?

    They look like Ksyrium but all black with a black braking surface, but from the pics it doesnt look like a carbon rim??

    They look nice!!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Mavic Ksyrium SLR

    Alloy with a new braking surface...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Right, a couple of updates...

    Saddle, bars, tape, stem.

    Wheels wise On there is the Powertap Open Pro Rear and a Wheelsmith front (IRD Cadence Road, CX Rays, Extralight SX hub) wheel, I'm awaiting some new bling though the post though...

    C50Black.jpg

    C50Black2.jpg
  • cat whore
    cat whore Posts: 13
    meh - C50s are for MTBers :wink:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    djbarren wrote:
    Nap that bike is sweeeettttt looookin and will be the dogs bo**o*ks with those new mavics, health to enjoy.

    Not getting the Mavics...

    Surprise en route!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    djbarren wrote:
    Oh i forgot, ur about to be a Dad again, congratulations.

    Heh heh, cheers, but no, a surprise set of wheels!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    The wheels are on, awaiting new seatpost and tyres.

    Then there will be a picture fest.

    I have to say it's going to look freakin' mint.
  • nicensleazy
    nicensleazy Posts: 2,310
    Come on !!!!!
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    Seen it................................. seriously pimp wheels!
    Manchester wheelers

    PB's
    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • Lig
    Lig Posts: 178
    Hi NapD,

    The bike looks sweet.... I do love Colnagos...

    Now I can assure you the Mavics do look sweet, I dont know if you saw my post with the Ultimates with the Colnago decals? Am I allowed to post my pic..... there would be a bike off!! - When do you get your bling hoops??

    Nice
    Lig.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Lig wrote:
    Hi NapD,

    The bike looks sweet.... I do love Colnagos...

    Now I can assure you the Mavics do look sweet, I dont know if you saw my post with the Ultimates with the Colnago decals? Am I allowed to post my pic..... there would be a bike off!! - When do you get your bling hoops??

    Nice
    Lig.

    Got them, they are on, they are freakin' awesome.
  • Lig
    Lig Posts: 178
    Nope, can't see them......

    Lig...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Give it time...

    Still waiting for seatpost and tyre...
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    A class bike (as was the C40). it will do until you see an EPS or C59 at a good price. It will look nice with those Boras
    M.Rushton
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    mrushton wrote:
    A class bike (as was the C40). it will do until you see an EPS or C59 at a good price. It will look nice with those Boras

    I don't actually want an EPS or C59... Wanted a C50 since they came out and it will do forever. And thanks for letting the cat out of the bag with the wheels :cry:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Low quality interim photy...


    x2_2d79c3e.jpg

Categories