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12-13-11, 07:55 PM
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Attachment: my updated-over-the-years (and still my "go-bike" rather than a show-bike) 1980s Ciocc San Cristobal:
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12-14-11, 05:54 AM
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I still kick myself for having sold that Colnago. It was barely out of size for me (only 1cm) so I should have kept it. Never saw another one like this since...
12-14-11, 05:55 AM
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This is actually a new frame, purchased last year. This one belongs to a very good friend.
04-14-12, 08:47 PM
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i finally get to show off my colnago.
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04-14-12, 10:21 PM
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My early 90s Colnago Master PIU with Decor paint scheme
04-15-12, 04:59 AM
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Whats left of my Italian collection.
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04-15-12, 05:59 AM
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Still trumps mine, but I sold another piece yesterday as well.
Gary, I keep forgetting what model the tri-color Colnago is.
Is she a Master?
It will always rate as one of my favs here on the forums for its extremely handsome appearance.
Gary, I keep forgetting what model the tri-color Colnago is.
Is she a Master?
It will always rate as one of my favs here on the forums for its extremely handsome appearance.
04-15-12, 11:15 AM
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I know how much you love your Italians. And thanks, the tri-coloured Colnago is a Conic SLX. It's fitted with a 50th anniversary gruppo. I took it out for a ride just the other day - it's got a typical Colnago feel that you just know as soon as you hop on one - as you well know.
04-15-12, 11:23 AM
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If that's what's left, I wish you had a photo of the entire collection before the purge
Very, very nice collection indeed. Nice to see such a deep Colnago representation!
DD
Very, very nice collection indeed. Nice to see such a deep Colnago representation!
DD
04-15-12, 12:05 PM
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FORZA ROMA!!!
04-15-12, 12:13 PM
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Hi Gomango,
I know how much you love your Italians. And thanks, the tri-coloured Colnago is a Conic SLX. It's fitted with a 50th anniversary gruppo. I took it out for a ride just the other day - it's got a typical Colnago feel that you just know as soon as you hop on one - as you well know.
I know how much you love your Italians. And thanks, the tri-coloured Colnago is a Conic SLX. It's fitted with a 50th anniversary gruppo. I took it out for a ride just the other day - it's got a typical Colnago feel that you just know as soon as you hop on one - as you well know.
I really don't think I've seen that model before with that paint scheme.
I wonder if it's a Euro only model?
So very, very nice.
04-15-12, 12:13 PM
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Wow, very nice collection Gary, I feel lucky to finally own one colnago.
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04-16-12, 11:45 AM
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Thanks guys.
My Colnago road bikes:
I miss them.
Especially for you Gomango:
I haven't seen a Colnago with this colour scheme. I bought the frame new about 1990 (the only new frame I have ever bought). It sat in the local bike shop for about a year until, one day, the bike shop owner made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I had admired the 'Italian' colour scheme for all that time - I really wanted that frame. I have since built it up with a 50th anniversary gruppo as well as a Campy pneumatic saddle and Campy biddon as well as my favourite ITM bars and stem.
My Colnago road bikes:
I miss them.
Especially for you Gomango:
I haven't seen a Colnago with this colour scheme. I bought the frame new about 1990 (the only new frame I have ever bought). It sat in the local bike shop for about a year until, one day, the bike shop owner made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I had admired the 'Italian' colour scheme for all that time - I really wanted that frame. I have since built it up with a 50th anniversary gruppo as well as a Campy pneumatic saddle and Campy biddon as well as my favourite ITM bars and stem.
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04-16-12, 12:11 PM
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Hard to believe, but I think this is the first Basso in this really great thread. So many darn nice bikes here!
Well here is my 84/85 Basso Gap. I am really loving this bike guys -
Well here is my 84/85 Basso Gap. I am really loving this bike guys -
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04-16-12, 03:12 PM
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I'm drooling all over the keyboard...
HOW ON EARTH IS POSSIBLE, to have old bikes like these in such a mint condition???
And my mighty Legnano
This photograph was taken when this poor italian stallion was my main transportation, and I was a reckless youngster. Now it's in better condition
HOW ON EARTH IS POSSIBLE, to have old bikes like these in such a mint condition???
And my mighty Legnano
This photograph was taken when this poor italian stallion was my main transportation, and I was a reckless youngster. Now it's in better condition
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04-16-12, 06:26 PM
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I'm drooling all over the keyboard...
HOW ON EARTH IS POSSIBLE, to have old bikes like these in such a mint condition???
And my mighty Legnano
This photograph was taken when this poor italian stallion was my main transportation, and I was a reckless youngster. Now it's in better condition
HOW ON EARTH IS POSSIBLE, to have old bikes like these in such a mint condition???
And my mighty Legnano
This photograph was taken when this poor italian stallion was my main transportation, and I was a reckless youngster. Now it's in better condition
04-16-12, 06:34 PM
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Thanks guys.
My Italian road bikes (San my Italian track bikes) Aahhh - what used to be......
I miss them.
Especially for you Gomango:
I haven't seen a Colnago with this colour scheme. I bought the frame new about 1990 (the only new frame I have ever bought). It sat in the local bike shop for about a year until, one day, the bike shop owner made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I had admired the 'Italian' colour scheme for all that time - I really wanted that frame. I have since built it up with a 50th anniversary gruppo as well as a Campy pneumatic saddle and Campy biddon as well as my favourite ITM bars and stem.
My Italian road bikes (San my Italian track bikes) Aahhh - what used to be......
I miss them.
Especially for you Gomango:
I haven't seen a Colnago with this colour scheme. I bought the frame new about 1990 (the only new frame I have ever bought). It sat in the local bike shop for about a year until, one day, the bike shop owner made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I had admired the 'Italian' colour scheme for all that time - I really wanted that frame. I have since built it up with a 50th anniversary gruppo as well as a Campy pneumatic saddle and Campy biddon as well as my favourite ITM bars and stem.
I'm sure you really enjoy the remaining bicycles in your stable, as I know I love gawking at all of those pretty bicycles.
The Conic SLX is on a special level though in my mind.
That is everything a very special Italian racing bike ought to be.
So compelling in all ways and I 'm sure she's a hoot to ride.
Wow!
04-16-12, 07:20 PM
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Wow, some seriously amazing Italian rides here. Blue Ciocc and the incredible Bottecchia have my vote. 
Anyhow, this may be my first time posting my Italian... I always thought perhaps was a bit too new for this crowd being a 2000 and all but I'll post it just this once.
Anyhow, this may be my first time posting my Italian... I always thought perhaps was a bit too new for this crowd being a 2000 and all but I'll post it just this once.