My C59 Nero.

Juniorg
Juniorg Posts: 6
edited May 2013 in Your road bikes
Heres my new C59 in Nero. I'm so bl**dy chuffed that I keep finding myself escaping to the garage to gaze at it.

It's my precious !

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Some more pics can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/juniorgcsl

Build:

Colnago C59 Italia 48 Sloping - NERO
Colnago Carbon Seatpost - MTBK
Prologo Nago Evo Nack saddle - Hard Black
Campagnolo Bora Ultra 2 Wheelset
Vittoria Corsa Evo SC Tubs

Zipp Service Course SL 420mm bars - Beyond Black
Zipp Service Course SL 100mm stem - Beyong Black
Lizard Skin DSP bar tape
Raceware Garmin 800 bar mount

Campagnolo Super Record TI Compact Chainset
Campagnolo Record 12-27 Cassette
Campagnolo Super Record Ultrashift Shifters
Campagnolo Super Record Front & Rear Mech
Campagnolo Super Record chain
Campagnolo Super Record Dual Pivot Skeleton Brakes
Campagnolo Ultrashift Cables - Black

Sigma Sport carbon chain catcher
Arundel Mandible cages - matte black.
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Comments

  • djfleming22
    djfleming22 Posts: 116
    Really nice love the black colour ..... don't wear away the carpet or floor to much... and remember and say goodnight.....congrats away :mrgreen:
  • tim_wand
    tim_wand Posts: 2,552
    Now that is Very Nice.

    The right way to do it, Italian superbike with Record. Very Jealous.

    One day when my six numbers come in , it will be this and a Master.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    very nice! natural colour side-walls were a good choice too!
  • tigerben
    tigerben Posts: 233
    Lovely & stealthy...
  • ezine
    ezine Posts: 26
    Very nice bike. Enjoy your ride.
    IMO full black tires would match your bike better.
  • noiseboyfeetman
    noiseboyfeetman Posts: 719
    Very nice, I don't normally like the stealth look but that looks sweet.
    Road - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12777154&p=16943702#p16943702

    Commuter - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12877017&p=17855019#p17855019

    MTB - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12930006&p=18407199#p18407199
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    YES!
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  • KentPuncheur
    KentPuncheur Posts: 246
    oh wow...just wow!
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    2012 Ribble 7005 Winter Trainer

    Dolor transit, gloria aeterna est.
  • JustinLeeAtkinson
    JustinLeeAtkinson Posts: 335
    Keep the natrual sidewalls, they rock!

    What about slamming the stem?
  • JohnnyV111
    JohnnyV111 Posts: 50
    Gorgeous bike - well done!
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Slap me sideways and call me Susan, that is simply stunning.
  • addictedtocarbon
    addictedtocarbon Posts: 111
    JustinLeeAtkinson wrote:
    Keep the natrual sidewalls, they rock!

    +1
    It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.

    --Ernest Hemingway
  • addictedtocarbon
    addictedtocarbon Posts: 111
    JustinLeeAtkinson wrote:
    Keep the natrual sidewalls, they rock!

    What about slamming the stem?

    +1
    It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.

    --Ernest Hemingway
  • Leesykoi
    Leesykoi Posts: 338
    Gorgeous !!!
    I like shiny bikes - especially Italian ones.....!!
  • Juniorg
    Juniorg Posts: 6
    Thanks for comments gents, chuffed to bits with the bike. I've previously had a Spesh Allez, a Carbon Litespeed and a Colnago Cristallo, all of which were to large for me and brought with a finger in the air mentality. I had a fit session when sizing the C59, and the last 100 miles have been the most comfortable on a bike so far.

    I doubt that the stem is in its final position, but as the C59 is the most aggressive frame I've ridden I thought it would be best to see how I get on before cutting the steerer. The only flexibility I seem to have is in my morals !

    I've seen a few other C59 frames with 17 degree stems and admit that they look the nuts but I doubt that I could go that extreme.

    I'll go for some all black tyres when I have to replace the Corsa's. I am loving the retro look for the moment, as its the only colour on the bike.

    Happy days !!

    Cheers
  • Evil Laugh
    Evil Laugh Posts: 1,412
    Nicely done.
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Woof! A beauty!
    FCN 3 / 4
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    lovely... :D
  • ianho
    ianho Posts: 170
    Mama Mia!!!!!!!!
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  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Very nice!!! :mrgreen:
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Lovely frame, but a 12-27 aaand a compact must mean you live near some cliffs? and then deep section wheels seems to go against that, then the ti option on the chainset (well, just gone for the top one I suppose), but then tubs, but not a race bike with that gearing??... all seems a bit of an unusual combination to say the least!
  • Juniorg
    Juniorg Posts: 6
    mfin wrote:
    Lovely frame, but a 12-27 aaand a compact must mean you live near some cliffs? and then deep section wheels seems to go against that, then the ti option on the chainset (well, just gone for the top one I suppose), but then tubs, but not a race bike with that gearing??... all seems a bit of an unusual combination to say the least!


    And it was all going so well !

    11 - 25 Super Record cassette now on the bike and I've been on the hunt for a set of Campag Hyperons for a while. The Bora's are on the bike as they are the only wheels I have at present as the Easton EC90SL's I had were sold on my old Colnago (thought it better to hang onto the Bora's).

    I think that Cliff Richard lives somewhere close by, but haven't actually seen him.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    I know I've said it already... :D
    but that's a smashing looking bike.
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Wow! Would love a Colnago C59 but don't think I could afford one :(
  • chrisvanderkaap
    chrisvanderkaap Posts: 323
    ouch!
  • e17blade
    e17blade Posts: 215
    Woah! Those pics are Bike Porn!

    Good work fella.
  • maxlite
    maxlite Posts: 293
    Lovely bike and brilliant finish...but there are so many all black bikes around.....love the Europcar green and black tho!

    Would LOVE a C59 but would go for a more traditional Colnago look if it was me :D
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  • karama
    karama Posts: 18
    Dreambike :shock:
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    Juniorg wrote:
    Heres my new C59 in Nero. I'm so bl**dy chuffed that I keep finding myself escaping to the garage to gaze at it.

    Very nice bike, but c'mon, if you have that much time to look at it, take it for a ride ;)
  • Markjaspi
    Markjaspi Posts: 729
    I think I'm in love, nice
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