Colnago Master X Lite builders please help!
01-07-10, 08:59 AM
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I'd be interested to know if anyone with THIS particular fork knows if it can be converted.
01-07-10, 09:06 AM
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That's what I was thinking... why did they ever fix a system that wasn't broke in the first place? (I'm coming at this with no knowledge of the recent evolution of bike design, so excuse my ignorance.)
01-07-10, 09:45 AM
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The problem is still easily solved by asking the seller. Any dealer with a Colnago fork in stock can measure the ID of the steering tube to see is it's 22.2mm to fit a quill stem, or just stick a quill stem in it and see if it fits. If it does, then the fork can be threaded.
I would not want a quill stem myself, although it may look nice on a traditional bike.
Modern threadless headsets are easier to adjust and stay adjusted. I haven't owned a frame with a quill stem since '98 and never plan on owning one again. It's nice to be able to change out a stem without removing bar tape and one brake/shift lever.
I would not want a quill stem myself, although it may look nice on a traditional bike.
Modern threadless headsets are easier to adjust and stay adjusted. I haven't owned a frame with a quill stem since '98 and never plan on owning one again. It's nice to be able to change out a stem without removing bar tape and one brake/shift lever.
01-07-10, 10:56 AM
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By the sounds of it, you should of purchased and older frame and restored it.
01-07-10, 11:36 AM
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That really would be the tail wagging the dog!
No, I'll settle for AHead if I have to, it's not a HUGE deal - just asking the question.
Anyway - the bad news is the dealer just told me via email (two days after placing the order and confirming it was available) that the frame's no longer available! (I can order one, but it will be 6 weeks and another £450.00.)
Last edited by Monkey Face; 01-08-10 at 07:07 AM. Reason: Dealer came back with a revised deal - see below.
01-07-10, 05:41 PM
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Hmmmm. 6weeks and ANOTHER £450.00? Sounds like maybe buying an old frame isn't such a bad idea! 
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01-07-10, 11:17 PM
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Some pics of your bike would be nice, BEFORE we're done threading your carbon/carbon fork and supergluing the ole quill in there for good measure. Plus shims suck, get a Nitto stem+Nitto handlebar solution for worry free riding. You get a 45cm wide Nitto bar and you'll get used to the slight flare in the drops in about 10K miles. Besides they don't make a classic Cinelli 66-46 like they used to.
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01-08-10, 01:00 AM
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Unless the dealer gives you a decent discount as an apology for the bungled order, I'd be inclined to place the order elsewhere.
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01-08-10, 02:14 AM
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Edit: I really should learn to be less cynical! Winstanley's have come back with a good deal and a week's lead time... and it's Molteni (orange).
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01-08-10, 10:20 AM
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FYI. On that 6 week order time, that is what I was told and it ended up being 6 month. 6 month is what I was expecting so that with the deal I had it did not faze me.
01-08-10, 11:59 AM
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Thanks for all the help everyone... I'll post some pictures once the frame arrives and I'm into the build.
