Colnago Master project / build
03-19-12, 04:04 AM
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Colnago Master project / build
Hi All,
after building up a couple of recent frames (Lemond Victoire Titanium, Lemond Zurich 853) riding them for a while and coming to the conclusion that the Top tube was indeed too long, i decided to change direction....
Both Lemonds were duly sold.
I thought i'd go Italian.
Having admired the Art Decor period of 90s Colnagos i thought i'd keep my eye out for a nice example. I want to build this next project using Campagnolo 10 speed and using threadless forks whilst keeping a classic look.
So here's what i found.....
A NOS Colnago Master Olympic Frame
Here's a teezer pic:
Many more to come as the project comes together!
cheers
after building up a couple of recent frames (Lemond Victoire Titanium, Lemond Zurich 853) riding them for a while and coming to the conclusion that the Top tube was indeed too long, i decided to change direction....
Both Lemonds were duly sold.
I thought i'd go Italian.
Having admired the Art Decor period of 90s Colnagos i thought i'd keep my eye out for a nice example. I want to build this next project using Campagnolo 10 speed and using threadless forks whilst keeping a classic look.
So here's what i found.....
A NOS Colnago Master Olympic Frame
Here's a teezer pic:
Many more to come as the project comes together!
cheers
03-19-12, 05:13 AM
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Wow, you have my attention! What size is that frame? That is a grail bike for me.
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03-19-12, 07:05 AM
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Hi,
it's a 54.5 CC seat tube, 56c-t, and 55 cc top tube (from what the seller says) - i don't have this beauty in my hands yet - just waiting on shipping from Italy...
here's another pic:
it's a 54.5 CC seat tube, 56c-t, and 55 cc top tube (from what the seller says) - i don't have this beauty in my hands yet - just waiting on shipping from Italy...
here's another pic:
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Beautiful frame, but how do you get a classic look from Campi 10spd (Ergo yes?) and a threadless fork?
Did it come with a fork? what are you planning? The Soma straight blade track fork woll look great on that, and possibly save a few dollars too.
Did it come with a fork? what are you planning? The Soma straight blade track fork woll look great on that, and possibly save a few dollars too.
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03-19-12, 07:57 AM
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Well, my intepretation of a classic look - maybe more of a retro/modern look would be more accurate!
10 speed ergo Record with UT crankset
wheels: Black ambrosio excellence rims laced to silver 10 speed record hubs, vittoira open corse evo sc tan wall tyres
Bars: deda newton shallow, seat: rolls.
etc etc
these are the forks - original 1" time/colnago
10 speed ergo Record with UT crankset
wheels: Black ambrosio excellence rims laced to silver 10 speed record hubs, vittoira open corse evo sc tan wall tyres
Bars: deda newton shallow, seat: rolls.
etc etc
these are the forks - original 1" time/colnago
03-19-12, 08:24 AM
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I love those art decor frames, i was looking at those when I was shopping for my colnago
03-19-12, 08:34 AM
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Nice frame and in great condition from the initial photos. I too like the Art Decor which looks great on the Master Olympics. Why not use a Precisa steel fork and a quill stem? Your fork does look good though.
03-19-12, 09:12 AM
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My vote if for threadless. If starting from the frame, I usually go threadless. More benefits and threadless looks really good if you do it right IMO.
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Wow! That is a beauty. Just yesterday evening, I saw a Master with a friend of mine, who has bought it used. It was a small frame, a 50 cm.
The shape of the tubes and the head tube lugs are so nice. While I am not a fan of the straight blade forks, the bike I saw last night still looked amazing. This one too definitely will.
I await the build now.
The shape of the tubes and the head tube lugs are so nice. While I am not a fan of the straight blade forks, the bike I saw last night still looked amazing. This one too definitely will.
I await the build now.
03-20-12, 09:50 AM
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Thanks for the comments - i could have gone for a threaded fork (exactly the same design as the threadless one) but i really prefer a threadless set up - especially with regards to choice of bars/stems and a bit of weight saving too.
Headset wise i have 4 options....
Chris King Pink with white lettering - threadless
Chris King Black sotto voce - threadless
Chris King Silver with white Lettering - threadless
Campagnolo record silver - threadless
I'm leaning towards the King pink....
what do you think?
Headset wise i have 4 options....
Chris King Pink with white lettering - threadless
Chris King Black sotto voce - threadless
Chris King Silver with white Lettering - threadless
Campagnolo record silver - threadless
I'm leaning towards the King pink....
what do you think?
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What can I expect to pay for a frameset like this? Ebay suggests around 1000, which makes me think I should just look for a late 80s master.
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03-22-12, 03:21 PM
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The frame and fork are now on their way to me - should arrive next week..
here's the list of parts for the build:
Frame: Colnago Master Olympic Art Decor
Forks: Colnago Time Carbon Threadless
Headset: Chris King pink 1" threadless
Stem: Kelly 110mm threadless
Bars: Deda 215 shallow 26.0
Cables: Yokozuna
Shifters/levers: Campagnolo record 10
F derailleur: Campagnolo record
R Derailluer: Campagnolo record titanium
Chain: campagnolo Record
Cranks: Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Record
Hubs: Campagnolo Record (silver) 10 speed
Cassette: Campagnolo record titanium
Rims: Ambrosio Light alloy team edition 28H
spokes: Sapim CX ray
Tyres: Vittoria Evo SC -tan sidewalls
Seatpost: Campagnolo record carbon
Saddle: San Marco Rolls
Bar tape: TBC
Bottle Cages: Elite Ciussi
Not vintage or classic although i'd say the frame is!
03-22-12, 06:37 PM
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I can't wait to see the finished bike. I love the Art Decor paint.
I picked up a Colnago Master Piu late in 2011. It has the Decor paint scheme. These bikes are art on wheels.
I picked up a Colnago Master Piu late in 2011. It has the Decor paint scheme. These bikes are art on wheels.
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just waiting for the frame to arrive on my doorstep then the build can begin!
Pictures up soon
Pictures up soon
03-27-12, 02:56 PM
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I have an 96 Master Olympic frameset in the same color scheme that I built with modern components. At 62cm she weighs 18 lbs and is my favorite ride. She pushed my Bianchi, classic carbon Miyata, and Colnago Ovalmaster (titanium) down a notch to take first place. The gilco tubing is cool.
I'm awaiting build pics
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Well today a nice cardboard box arrived from Italy!!!
I had butterflies opening it (took a while) and inside was the beautiful NOS Master Olympic as described by the seller.
The colours are a lot more vivid in real life and really striking.
I'm just about to install the headset - unfortunately i only have a camera on my phone but
i'll try my best to get a good picture of the frame forks and headset.....
I had butterflies opening it (took a while) and inside was the beautiful NOS Master Olympic as described by the seller.
The colours are a lot more vivid in real life and really striking.
I'm just about to install the headset - unfortunately i only have a camera on my phone but
i'll try my best to get a good picture of the frame forks and headset.....
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a cup of tea and a few nerves later and voila!
my first ever headset installation with my new headset press - it went in no problem!
I'm using a 1" 110mm -17 degree Kelly Stem and a Chris king Pretty and Strong 1" Aheadset
waiting for the Black spacers to arrive...
another couple of pics:
my first ever headset installation with my new headset press - it went in no problem!
I'm using a 1" 110mm -17 degree Kelly Stem and a Chris king Pretty and Strong 1" Aheadset
waiting for the Black spacers to arrive...
another couple of pics:
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Well, i've done all i can building up the frame/forks.
The following need doing: (by the LBS)
Brake and gear cables installed.
Chain put on
Bottom brakcet cable guide ****what do other owners use?? the hole is too small for the screw that comes with my guide.........? ********
i'll post a couple of "nearly built" pictures later on (sun is shining here!) : )
The following need doing: (by the LBS)
Brake and gear cables installed.
Chain put on
Bottom brakcet cable guide ****what do other owners use?? the hole is too small for the screw that comes with my guide.........? ********
i'll post a couple of "nearly built" pictures later on (sun is shining here!) : )
04-01-12, 09:20 AM
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Do you plan to cut the fork tube or add spacers under the stem?
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This is going to be exciting! I like the pink headset choice, glad to see someone have a little fun and not be plain jane subdued and do a build with poopey brown brooks saddle and bar tape for a change!
Those are such beautiful looking frames, I always hated the little guy figure art on top of the top tube though
Those are such beautiful looking frames, I always hated the little guy figure art on top of the top tube though
