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11-24-18, 08:16 PM
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DD and Gary,
The two of you have some of my favorite bikes on the forum.
So tasteful and such mouth watering builds.
That's why I still stop by to visit the forum on occasion.
The two of you have some of my favorite bikes on the forum.
So tasteful and such mouth watering builds.
That's why I still stop by to visit the forum on occasion.
11-24-18, 08:28 PM
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Thank you for that nice assessment, Gary, and I wholeheartedly agree with you. It is what I consider my most special bike of all 
I've wanted to fine-tune this bike for a long time. The old two-bolt panto post was limiting in that it doesn't really invite one to play around with saddle positions! The modern, one-bolt Super Record post is my fave and finally I found a pantographed one recently to cap off my flagship Colnago.
The Hi-Low hub has been exclusive to this bike since the early 2000s. Except for Cino 2014, it's never worn another pair of wheels since the Hi-Low was built up and designated for this bike. I'm the kind of guy who doesn't swap wheels between bikes
I've wanted to fine-tune this bike for a long time. The old two-bolt panto post was limiting in that it doesn't really invite one to play around with saddle positions! The modern, one-bolt Super Record post is my fave and finally I found a pantographed one recently to cap off my flagship Colnago.
The Hi-Low hub has been exclusive to this bike since the early 2000s. Except for Cino 2014, it's never worn another pair of wheels since the Hi-Low was built up and designated for this bike. I'm the kind of guy who doesn't swap wheels between bikes
Finally finished - a really rare feeling regarding a bicycle. Congratulations.
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11-24-18, 08:34 PM
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Not a road bike, but it is a Colnago. An early 90s Decor from the brief period that Colnago dabbled in mountain bikes.
11-24-18, 08:39 PM
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Thanks gomango, I stop by infrequently now-a-days for the same reasons. The mouthwatering bikes and the positive, supportive and true gentlemen, ably represented by yourself, who are always there. I hold you in high regard as a fine human being and it's always a highlight of my day to come across your posts/replies within the many threads you so positively respond to. Thanks mate.
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11-24-18, 08:58 PM
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Finally updated with a pantographed Super Record seatpost, brand-new NOS grey cable housings and a second layer of Newbaum's tape. I raised the brake levers about an inch to give my back a break.
Now if the rain would just stop I could get her out for a nice test ride...
DD
Now if the rain would just stop I could get her out for a nice test ride...
DD
Enjoy!
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11-24-18, 10:07 PM
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That looks great, DD. Perfect build -- looks like the hoods by @rootboy? As for the two-bolt post, I'd highly recommend one of these if you don't already have one. Still tedious, but helps micro-adjust to get things just-so:
Enjoy!
I see I was not too clear about the seatpost situation. What I did was remove the two-bolt Nuovo Record and replaced it with a Super Record version. Both are Colnago pantographed.
Whatever tool I used - and I even have Campy's special wrench - I could not get a good saddle adjustment. I have no problem getting precise with an SR post, however. So, I looked around for about a year until I found one in a condition - and with a price - I could work with.
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11-24-18, 10:11 PM
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11-24-18, 10:16 PM
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Welll....one more "mod" to go: the brakes have been running modern aftermarket brake pads for a long time and they are nearly worn-out. I intend to go back to vintage Campy as soon as I can piece together a set of pad holders (I'm already halfway there with a spare set of pads). But, to all intents and purposes, she's in her final iteration.
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11-24-18, 10:20 PM
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Thanks for including this interesting niche Colnago
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11-24-18, 11:40 PM
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Welll....one more "mod" to go: the brakes have been running modern aftermarket brake pads for a long time and they are nearly worn-out. I intend to go back to vintage Campy as soon as I can piece together a set of pad holders (I'm already halfway there with a spare set of pads). But, to all intents and purposes, she's in her final iteration.
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11-25-18, 12:38 AM
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Yes indeedy those are @rootboy hoods and they've acquired a nice honey patina to them over the years.
I see I was not too clear about the seatpost situation. What I did was remove the two-bolt Nuovo Record and replaced it with a Super Record version. Both are Colnago pantographed.
Whatever tool I used - and I even have Campy's special wrench - I could not get a good saddle adjustment. I have no problem getting precise with an SR post, however. So, I looked around for about a year until I found one in a condition - and with a price - I could work with.
DD
I see I was not too clear about the seatpost situation. What I did was remove the two-bolt Nuovo Record and replaced it with a Super Record version. Both are Colnago pantographed.
Whatever tool I used - and I even have Campy's special wrench - I could not get a good saddle adjustment. I have no problem getting precise with an SR post, however. So, I looked around for about a year until I found one in a condition - and with a price - I could work with.
DD
I’m riding out to spectate at a state champs cyclocross race in the area tomorrow — if it weren’t for the rain and road salt this thread would have me taking the Nuovo Mexico.My @rootboy hoods have been getting better with age since 2013 or so; good for the long haul. Let et me know if you have some pre-CPSC brake blocks to wheel ‘n deal on some post-CPSC. Mine are the ones you drilled for my Klein, looking for PC drilled holders. (I wonder if these have the same stamping on the wheel guides under the plastic...?)
11-25-18, 12:58 AM
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Well I See I wasn’t too clear on the seatpost situation either! It sure is nice when that one part hits your crosshairs and the circumstances are right. Especially one like that.
I’m riding out to spectate at a state champs cyclocross race in the area tomorrow — if it weren’t for the rain and road salt this thread would have me taking the Nuovo Mexico.My @rootboy hoods have been getting better with age since 2013 or so; good for the long haul. Let et me know if you have some pre-CPSC brake blocks to wheel ‘n deal on some post-CPSC. Mine are the ones you drilled for my Klein, looking for PC drilled holders. (I wonder if these have the same stamping on the wheel guides under the plastic...?)
In the case of the brake blocks, I have nothing to wheel and deal with that's not in use on a bike. That's my problem; these aftermarket pads are nearly done and I have no Campy holders to make the switch back. And I don't want to pay a king's ransom for just the holders, so I'll probably have to search out a beat-up caliper pair to make it worth my while. I'll just ride the other bikes until I can get this issue sorted
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11-25-18, 07:50 AM
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Yup! The Colnago-pantographed Super Record posts don't come up all that often, much less in the price I found this one. I get a price in my head and wait until I can get something at that price. In this case, it took a long time, but finally!
In the case of the brake blocks, I have nothing to wheel and deal with that's not in use on a bike. That's my problem; these aftermarket pads are nearly done and I have no Campy holders to make the switch back. And I don't want to pay a king's ransom for just the holders, so I'll probably have to search out a beat-up caliper pair to make it worth my while. I'll just ride the other bikes until I can get this issue sorted
DD
In the case of the brake blocks, I have nothing to wheel and deal with that's not in use on a bike. That's my problem; these aftermarket pads are nearly done and I have no Campy holders to make the switch back. And I don't want to pay a king's ransom for just the holders, so I'll probably have to search out a beat-up caliper pair to make it worth my while. I'll just ride the other bikes until I can get this issue sorted
DD
I’ll keep an eye out for blocks. FWIW, I found a nice NR/SR set maybe five years ago on a ratty set of GS calipers for a cheap BIN price. eBay and pricing have certainly changed since then, but you never know. If I find a pre-CPSC set for my Klein I’ll get in touch as that would free up the drilled post-CPSC set. I’m sure we could work something out.
11-25-18, 07:54 AM
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I told the story of how this bike came into my possession elsewhere, so I will quote the story below.
Sadly, my friend is now completely bed ridden, and his riding days are truly over.
I was recently gifted this beautiful Colnago Decor MTB from the brief period in the 90s when Colnago dabbled in mountain bikes.
The bike was originally outfitted with Campy MTB components, also only on the market for a brief period.
Anyway, to the story about the bike and how it came into my possession.
12 or 13 years ago, an elderly gentleman kept showing up at my shop, and every time I saw him, he would be riding a different bike.When I asked how many bikes he had, he couldn't tell me for sure, but he thought around 9 or 10.
At the time, I was doing a lot of IGH conversions, (my Shimano rep told me more than anyone in the country) and the gentleman was interested in trying one out. I installed a Shimano Alfine hub in one of his bikes, and he loved so much, he had me convert 3 more. This Colnago was one of them.
We struck up a friendship, he even worked for me part time, and he continued riding, but as his health declined, he rode less and less, and divested himself of the bulk of his bike collection.
Fast forward to a couple of months ago, my friend is now 83 years old, and has faced the sad reality that his declining health means his riding days are over. He was down to his last two bikes, which were his favorites, the Colnago, and a Rocky Mountain Metro, which I had also fitted with an Alfine hub.
His fondest wish was that these two bikes go to a good home, and he wanted me to have them. I was blown away to say the least, and while the frames are quite small for me, I am able to ride them comfortably with extended stem and seatpost, and to honor his wishes, they will stay in my stable forever.
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The bike was originally outfitted with Campy MTB components, also only on the market for a brief period.
Anyway, to the story about the bike and how it came into my possession.
12 or 13 years ago, an elderly gentleman kept showing up at my shop, and every time I saw him, he would be riding a different bike.When I asked how many bikes he had, he couldn't tell me for sure, but he thought around 9 or 10.
At the time, I was doing a lot of IGH conversions, (my Shimano rep told me more than anyone in the country) and the gentleman was interested in trying one out. I installed a Shimano Alfine hub in one of his bikes, and he loved so much, he had me convert 3 more. This Colnago was one of them.
We struck up a friendship, he even worked for me part time, and he continued riding, but as his health declined, he rode less and less, and divested himself of the bulk of his bike collection.
Fast forward to a couple of months ago, my friend is now 83 years old, and has faced the sad reality that his declining health means his riding days are over. He was down to his last two bikes, which were his favorites, the Colnago, and a Rocky Mountain Metro, which I had also fitted with an Alfine hub.
His fondest wish was that these two bikes go to a good home, and he wanted me to have them. I was blown away to say the least, and while the frames are quite small for me, I am able to ride them comfortably with extended stem and seatpost, and to honor his wishes, they will stay in my stable forever.
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11-25-18, 08:06 AM
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It is original paint, and yes, any off roading that this bike saw was of the most gentle kind.
I told the story of how this bike came into my possession elsewhere, so I will quote the story below.
Sadly, my friend is now completely bed ridden, and his riding days are truly over.
I told the story of how this bike came into my possession elsewhere, so I will quote the story below.
Sadly, my friend is now completely bed ridden, and his riding days are truly over.
Thanks for sharing the pic of his/your MTB, it’s not every day you see one of those! I’m aware of one other on these forums and not many more. A treat for sure.
11-25-18, 12:38 PM
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I'm going all-out on the Pogliaghi, and I am hoping it will be the star of the fleet when she is done. I know, that's heresy in a Colnago thread!
But I'm glad this thread came back because I went to page 1 and saw your beautiful Colnago's for the first time in a long time! What a great collection and if I had to pick a favorite it would be the white with Italian flag colors on the TT, Conic SLX. Do you still have it and the rest?
11-25-18, 07:38 PM
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Thanks Gary.
I'm going all-out on the Pogliaghi, and I am hoping it will be the star of the fleet when she is done. I know, that's heresy in a Colnago thread!
But I'm glad this thread came back because I went to page 1 and saw your beautiful Colnago's for the first time in a long time! What a great collection and if I had to pick a favorite it would be the white with Italian flag colors on the TT, Conic SLX. Do you still have it and the rest?
I'm going all-out on the Pogliaghi, and I am hoping it will be the star of the fleet when she is done. I know, that's heresy in a Colnago thread!
But I'm glad this thread came back because I went to page 1 and saw your beautiful Colnago's for the first time in a long time! What a great collection and if I had to pick a favorite it would be the white with Italian flag colors on the TT, Conic SLX. Do you still have it and the rest?
I'm now getting to a stage in my life that it is becoming important to me to pass on my bikes to new owners who will look after them and build their own memories. I haven't reached that stage just yet but it is constantly on my mind. If it happens, it won't happen cheaply but it won't be unrealistic either - haha.
Best wishes for your Pog build. There is something magical about Pogliaghi's and I'm sure your's will be something very special.
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It was really interesting to see the two Colnago Superissimp's belonging to rccardr and greenscobie86 - so similar yet both individuals. Such a beautiful blue colour I recall my interest in this frameset back in the day but I never actually saw one 'in the flesh'. I wonder if they were initially imported into Australia when they were first introduced. I do own one now and I'm really pleased to do so - it rides beautifully.
You guy's really have 2 bikes to be really proud of. Even though the colour is quite subdued, your bikes must attract plenty of attention from cyclists 'in the know'.
Hi derosafreak, besides an Arabesque mode (slightly earlier era)l, the Master Olympic is my favourite and most desirable frame from that broad Colnago era. And...... I've never owned either model but that doesn't stop me from drooling all over the photo of yours. How brash; how over the top; a Colnago at it's flashiest. I remember a mate of mine has the exact same Master Olympic frame as yours and it was starting to look a little tatty. He had it re-painted with the exact same paint scheme as the original by a premier frame painter here in Australia. For him, cost of the paint job wasn't an issue and it would have been very expensive, it just had to be exactly the same. I would, and still do admire it whenever I can - it is breathtaking just like yours.
You guy's really have 2 bikes to be really proud of. Even though the colour is quite subdued, your bikes must attract plenty of attention from cyclists 'in the know'.
Hi derosafreak, besides an Arabesque mode (slightly earlier era)l, the Master Olympic is my favourite and most desirable frame from that broad Colnago era. And...... I've never owned either model but that doesn't stop me from drooling all over the photo of yours. How brash; how over the top; a Colnago at it's flashiest. I remember a mate of mine has the exact same Master Olympic frame as yours and it was starting to look a little tatty. He had it re-painted with the exact same paint scheme as the original by a premier frame painter here in Australia. For him, cost of the paint job wasn't an issue and it would have been very expensive, it just had to be exactly the same. I would, and still do admire it whenever I can - it is breathtaking just like yours.
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Not sure what he did with the Campy stuff I took off it, but he told me he has a box full of bike parts he wants me to have, and if it's still all there, I may just convert it back to original.
I think I still have the original wheels here somewhere, Campy hubs and Ambrosio rims. I plan to dig through my stash this week and see if I can locate them.
If the original components are lost, I will leave the IGH in place, and install a black crankset, stem and seat post just to get it colour coordinated.
It operates very nicely as it is.
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It was originally equipped with a Campy MTB group set. That was also a short lived offering that coincided with Colnago's brief foray into mountain bikes. The previous owner had me convert it to a Shimano Alfine IGH over a decade ago.
Not sure what he did with the Campy stuff I took off it, but he told me he has a box full of bike parts he wants me to have, and if it's still all there, I may just convert it back to original.
I think I still have the original wheels here somewhere, Campy hubs and Ambrosio rims. I plan to dig through my stash this week and see if I can locate them.
If the original components are lost, I will leave the IGH in place, and install a black crankset, stem and seat post just to get it colour coordinated.
It operates very nicely as it is.
Not sure what he did with the Campy stuff I took off it, but he told me he has a box full of bike parts he wants me to have, and if it's still all there, I may just convert it back to original.
I think I still have the original wheels here somewhere, Campy hubs and Ambrosio rims. I plan to dig through my stash this week and see if I can locate them.
If the original components are lost, I will leave the IGH in place, and install a black crankset, stem and seat post just to get it colour coordinated.
It operates very nicely as it is.
11-26-18, 05:06 AM
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Yeah, I'm hoping for the best here, but at my age, I won't be riding it through the rock gardens anyway, so it makes a nice around town bike like it is.