Colnago C59 frameset

drlodge

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).

Mccaria

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.

thegreatdivide

You know that the one in stock is GDCV - the silver and white one?

drlodge

thegreatdivide wrote:

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.

djhermer

I love the GDCV colourway. I so nearly bought one late last year. It's a beaut'....and in my size too

thegreatdivide

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

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:

djhermer

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:

thegreatdivide

IMO 50's on a C59 don't work. Skinny tubes need skinny wheels. See mine for reference ;-)

mrushton

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.

northpole

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

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.

Camcycle1974

Gorgeous. BUY IT!!!!! So much nicer than the C60 imho.

jonny_trousers

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

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...

Camcycle1974

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 That Nero version is my dream bike.

Crozza

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

Tiagra on a Colnago is sacrilege, I'd rather been seen on a Halfords BSO!

ugo.santalucia

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!

drlodge

Is it attached using cable ties and duct tape?

ugo.santalucia

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

drlodge

ugo.santalucia wrote:

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

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

ugo.santalucia

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...

bendertherobot

EPS?

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

ugo.santalucia

bendertherobot wrote:

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

drlodge

Plus I already have a Super Record groupset. The frame is where its at for me.

bendertherobot

You're both right.

Apex it is then.............

Mccaria

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

Camcycle1974 wrote:

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 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...

mfin

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

Camcycle1974 wrote:

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 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