Colnago C59 frameset

drlodge
drlodge Posts: 4,826
edited August 2014 in Road buying advice
Is this frameset as lovely as my brain thinks it is? There's just the one left, and in my size :shock: :P

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Colnag ... 28PT?wmp=2

Shame that I can't just ride a frame but would need to spend quite a bit more for grouppo + finishing kit (already have some wheels).
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  • Mccaria
    Mccaria Posts: 869
    It's one of my favourite framesets. BSA bottom bracket, pretty straight forward cabling and rides well. Not the lightest, not the stiffest, but it's the one I usually end up riding.
  • You know that the one in stock is GDCV - the silver and white one?
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    You know that the one in stock is GDCV - the silver and white one?

    Yes, and red bits around the dropouts. Not sure about the colour scheme to be honest, its a bit "different" from the norm.
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  • djhermer
    djhermer Posts: 328
    I love the GDCV colourway. I so nearly bought one late last year. It's a beaut'....and in my size too :wink:
  • I think it looks great. With black wheels (Mavic RSYS or the new Fulcrum Zero's), stem, saddle and the SR groupset from your Rourke it would look the damage ;-)
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    I have the 50mm carbon tubs that would go on it...but can't justify the cost or stripping the Rourke down for components.

    :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: :twisted:
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  • djhermer
    djhermer Posts: 328
    drlodge wrote:
    I have the 50mm carbon tubs that would go on it...but can't justify the cost or stripping the Rourke down for components.

    :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: :twisted:

    Go on, you'll find a way. It's a long term investment.. :twisted:
  • IMO 50's on a C59 don't work. Skinny tubes need skinny wheels. See mine for reference ;-)
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Tube/lug construction - still the way (arguably) to build a carbon bike. It's a fantastic bike and I doubt most of us would ever find its limits.
    M.Rushton
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    I put mavic c40's on mine which I think works well. As stated above, definitely not the lightest frame out there but I think it rides and handles superbly.

    Peter
  • fudgey
    fudgey Posts: 854
    drlodge wrote:
    Is this frameset as lovely as my brain thinks it is?

    Yes it is!
    I have an ACR in white/red and a couple of weeks ago seen my mates C59 in black. I think my bike is sexy, but his made me do a little sex wee...

    Although he has built it into a single speed with straight bars for cruising to the pub! More money than sense!
    His looks a bit odd, but very nice at the same time.
    My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...
  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Gorgeous. BUY IT!!!!! So much nicer than the C60 imho.
  • Beyond the ride quality - which I hear is fantastic - the C59 is the classiest carbon frame out there IMHO.

    So what's the deal with them since the C60 came out? Current stock only?
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    drlodge wrote:
    I have the 50mm carbon tubs that would go on it...but can't justify the cost or stripping the Rourke down for components.

    :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: :twisted:

    Hang on, I have seen an offer for a Tiagra groupset... :wink:
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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Fudgey wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    Is this frameset as lovely as my brain thinks it is?

    Yes it is!
    I have an ACR in white/red and a couple of weeks ago seen my mates C59 in black. I think my bike is sexy, but his made me do a little sex wee...

    Although he has built it into a single speed with straight bars for cruising to the pub! More money than sense!
    His looks a bit odd, but very nice at the same time.

    That is just plain wrong. How can he make such a lovely bike into his pub bike?! Straight bars? He needs his head seeing to :lol: That Nero version is my dream bike.
  • Crozza
    Crozza Posts: 991
    Fudgey wrote:
    Although he has built it into a single speed with straight bars for cruising to the pub!

    if this is true, it is well out of order
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    Tiagra on a Colnago is sacrilege, I'd rather been seen on a Halfords BSO!
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    drlodge wrote:
    Tiagra on a Colnago is sacrilege, I'd rather been seen on a Halfords BSO!

    Maybe you are right... how ab out this then? It's electronic!

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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    Is it attached using cable ties and duct tape?
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    drlodge wrote:
    Is it attached using cable ties and duct tape?

    No, it's the same thing as Di2, only 20 years older... basically Shimano had to wait for the patents to expire to come up with their updated version of the same thing
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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    drlodge wrote:
    Is it attached using cable ties and duct tape?

    No, it's the same thing as Di2, only 20 years older... basically Shimano had to wait for the patents to expire to come up with their updated version of the same thing

    Ah so it is attached using cable ties then :wink:

    I would love Record EPS but it just costs waaayy too much :shock:

    Sadly a purchase is not going to be made, I will bide my time, meanwhile I will continue to dream and salivate :P
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    drlodge wrote:
    Sadly a purchase is not going to be made, I will bide my time, meanwhile I will continue to dream and salivate :P

    Gert some new tyres, I always fix the salivation problem that way...
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    EPS?

    Nah, 80th Anniversary Super Record at Planet X is where it's at.
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    EPS?

    Nah, 80th Anniversary Super Record at Planet X is where it's at.

    To be honest... the 50th anniversary Super Record groupset with gold bits was quite pathetic at the time and unless it is new and in the box and with a low serial number, it probably doesn't even hold its initial value 30 years on (if you correct for inflation).

    The 80th groupset looks cack and tacky and the fact that it somehow filtered down all the way to Planet X it's a guarantee it will not hold its value...

    I don't see a single good reason to buy it
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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    Plus I already have a Super Record groupset. The frame is where its at for me.
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    You're both right.

    Apex it is then.............
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  • Mccaria
    Mccaria Posts: 869
    Just done 51 miles with 4.5k ft of climbing over the North Downs in the glorious sunshine on one of mine. It's days like this that keep me enthused !
  • fudgey
    fudgey Posts: 854
    Fudgey wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    Is this frameset as lovely as my brain thinks it is?

    Yes it is!
    I have an ACR in white/red and a couple of weeks ago seen my mates C59 in black. I think my bike is sexy, but his made me do a little sex wee...

    Although he has built it into a single speed with straight bars for cruising to the pub! More money than sense!
    His looks a bit odd, but very nice at the same time.

    That is just plain wrong. How can he make such a lovely bike into his pub bike?! Straight bars? He needs his head seeing to :lol: That Nero version is my dream bike.

    I have a pic on my phone but im at work at the mo and cant get on photobucket to upload it. no doubt ill forget later too.
    its also for his missus to use for a bit, maybe one day it will see a proper group set on it...
    My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Seen a couple of GDCVs in the flesh (got to have the matching seatpost), I overlooked it when I bought mine and once I'd seen one for real I sort of wish I'd got one. Remember they look even better when not in regular side on shots, the belly logo with the italian flag really sets it off. Brilliant looking bike.

    As for the bike. Yes, it is sublime. It's the handling that makes me smile, with Record or Super Record differential brakes, the brake feel, control and power really helps to be able to push it really hard on the descents where it feels so sure footed and in control yet completely nimble too. Love it.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    That is just plain wrong. How can he make such a lovely bike into his pub bike?! Straight bars? He needs his head seeing to :lol: That Nero version is my dream bike.

    I think he is right... he bought a bike and he uses it without worrying too much... veneration for a piece of moulded plastic is plain wrong... just think about it :wink:
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