Europcar Colnago C59

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  • Rich.H
    Rich.H Posts: 443
    I already have it. Just waiting on the seat post to finish the build.

    Rich
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Rich.H wrote:
    I already have it. Just waiting on the seat post to finish the build.

    Rich

    Sorry Rich I forgot that you had already picked it up,

    If you are interested I have some brand new still packaged White Carbon Colnago Bottle Cages that I bought as spares for my other C59, let me know if you need some?
  • Crispyapp
    Crispyapp Posts: 344
    Velonutter wrote:
    Thanks for all your kind comments. 8)

    Reading this back again I must look like some flash git :oops: , but I ain't, I would never have had my first C59 if it hadn't been for my Mum, the CX-1 frameset cost me $1750 so was a bargain and that is all it really cost me for the new C59 thanks to the insurance company to replace that with a three and a half grand frame. The R5 I took advantage of their special offer last year to buy one at half price for £1750. I've just been lucky with bargains, I don't have holidays because of my work, don't drink (well rarely) and I build all my bikes from mostly second hand parts apart from the EPS and even that came off fleabay.

    I do like to see beautiful designs though and Colnago's light my fire, however this years range does seem rather drab apart from a couple like the Nero, I'm told that Ernesto left the colours to his nephew to chose, whether this is true or not I don't know, but I do think they have gone wrong a little.

    Don't ever feel you have to justify yourself buddy. We work hard and play hard. Plain and simple. If you enjoy spending your money on bikes then so be it.

    Great bike, love the colours. Not my choice of wheels but I still like them all the same.

    Enjoy it and well done. :wink:
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  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    tis a belter.
  • Mccaria
    Mccaria Posts: 869
    The Europcar is a fantastic paint job, it really is a deep, luscious green in the flesh. Good choice.
  • limoneboy
    limoneboy Posts: 480
    lost for words :shock:

    makes my oltre look boring :(
    last month wilier gt -this month ? bh rc1
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    limoneboy wrote:
    lost for words :shock:

    makes my oltre look boring :(

    Not at all, my mate has an Oltre and they are gorgeous, superb paint jobs and lovely lines, I nearly bought one when I couldn't find the right colour to replace the CX-1, but decided to hold out for my personal choice.

    Enjoy your Oltre they are fantastic bikes. 8)
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Very nice, a C59 in Europcar colours would be on my short-list following a lottery win. Only negative point I'd make is the logos on the wheels - they look gash, take them off ;)
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    nferrar wrote:
    Very nice, a C59 in Europcar colours would be on my short-list following a lottery win. Only negative point I'd make is the logos on the wheels - they look gash, take them off ;)

    Thanks,

    As I mentioned I have another brand new set of Ultra Bullets in the Garage that I hadn't fitted yet, in fact I have a set on my R5 with the Dark label and the new set are with the standard label, so until I get a chance to have a mess to see which ones look better, then I hadn't made my mind up yet.
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    ALIHISGREAT wrote:
    I hope you've got a good TV tommy grimace? :wink:

    I've been pondering your comment and it has just clicked on what you meant, how thick am I :roll: :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

    Yeah I'm always swearing up the hills and pulling faces! :lol:
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    yeah, tis a belter.
  • SkyFlyboy
    SkyFlyboy Posts: 24
    Was browsing and thought I recognised this. I have to say pictures don't do it justice looks better in the flesh in the sun. But if I'm really honest just gives me a nice shiny target to beat to the 30 signs
    2013 Focus Izalco Team SL SR EPS
    2012 Pinarello FP Due SR
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    SkyFlyboy wrote:
    Was browsing and thought I recognised this. I have to say pictures don't do it justice looks better in the flesh in the sun. But if I'm really honest just gives me a nice shiny target to beat to the 30 signs

    I recognise that geezer :mrgreen:

    Yep you'll be beating me to the 30 signs for a little while and then we'll see :roll: :mrgreen:
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Saw one out yesterday.
    Lovely.
  • Cleat Eastwood
    Cleat Eastwood Posts: 7,508
    really really nice - excellent colour scheme - shows colnago at it sbest.
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    momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Cleat Eastwood wrote:
    really really nice - excellent colour scheme - shows colnago at it sbest.


    Cheers Lads, wish I had the legs to go with it :mrgreen:
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    That bike is stunning!
    Loved the story, too. Hope you don't mind me laughing at your (initial) bad fortune :lol:
    Having had Boxers, I know exactly how they are...
    The replacement bike is mega :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    hopper1 wrote:
    That bike is stunning!
    Loved the story, too. Hope you don't mind me laughing at your (initial) bad fortune :lol:
    Having had Boxers, I know exactly how they are...
    The replacement bike is mega :wink:


    Cheers Hopper, no probs mate I can smile now.

    The girls are true nutters even though they are getting old now. 8) :mrgreen:
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Just thought I'd update this as there have been a number of changes to this bike.

    I've upgraded the Groupset to Campag EPS Super Record and having ridden about 1100 miles on it last year, I have just fallen head over hills in love with the Campags EPS system, so much so that it is almost tempting to drill my Master frames and put EPS on them! :shock:

    I managed to acquire some Enve 45 Wheels with Chris King Hubs, only ridden them on the rollers so can't say how they ride on the road, but with Michelin Latex Inner Tubes I can tell the difference just on the rollers, saddle has been changed to a Fizik Kurve Chameleon and that is about it. That Chris King freehub really does sound like a swarm of bees following you, but having to change the freehub from Shim to Campag and buy a lock nut cost me the best part of £200.

    I just love riding this bike, weight wise it is probably sub 7.00 Kgs now.

    I have to admit that the upshift paddle is not as nice as the record paddle, the hole in the middle isn't quite as comfortable, I can see now why the Europcar team chose Record shifters (apart from the weight issues).

    euroc59a.jpg

    euroc59b.jpg
  • avababy24
    avababy24 Posts: 162
    Your frame a sloping 50 then ? Been offered a 54" sloping 2012 at a good price but don't know if it's going to be a tad too big I'm 5'11" any idea if it would work

    Thanks for any thoughts
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    avababy24 wrote:
    Your frame a sloping 50 then ? Been offered a 54" sloping 2012 at a good price but don't know if it's going to be a tad too big I'm 5'11" any idea if it would work

    Thanks for any thoughts


    It will be miles too big for you, you could have got away with a 52s as there isn't too much difference between the two that can't be sorted with the saddle and the stem.

    I'm 5ft 10" with a 31" Inside leg, saddle to BB is 72cm.

    HTH
  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,699
    Dude. Fix the thread title spelling please? C-O-L-N-A-G-O.

    Lovely bike, btw
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  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Can't see any spelling mistakes :roll: :wink::mrgreen:
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Definitely in my top 3 frames. The black and green is beautiful.
    FCN 3 / 4
  • jimmybloom
    jimmybloom Posts: 82
    That is truly magnificent. You've officially built my dream bike....one day...
  • specialized_nick
    specialized_nick Posts: 427
    That is pretty special!
  • SkyFlyboy
    SkyFlyboy Posts: 24
    Can't wait to see this one up close with your updates as I still don't think picture do the paint job justice as it looks great in the pictures but even better in the flesh with the sun shining!!

    Ps just saw the M10 pics might need to borrow it for a trip round the block one day!!
    2013 Focus Izalco Team SL SR EPS
    2012 Pinarello FP Due SR
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    It won't fit you Liam...sorry :-)
  • Evil Laugh
    Evil Laugh Posts: 1,412
    This is your nicest IMO. But photos don't do the paint justice.
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Evil Laugh wrote:
    This is your nicest IMO. But photos don't do the paint justice.

    Yep when you see in it the sunshine it is stunning, but my 150th Anniversary C59 is even better, I'm just waiting for new stickers to arrive for the Bora 2's and I'll post revised pictures for that

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