Looking for '77 Colnago Super (blue, size 57/58)
04-07-24, 03:09 PM
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The PA bike- just looks bigger to me, like 58 cm center to center.
I have found that many people kind of goof on measuring. In the 60’s and 70’s typical was center of the BB to the top of the seat tube.
in the 80’s center to center was adopted, my guess came with the oversized top tubes.
the PA bike has a Super Record headset, maybe #66 bend bars- unknown width.
1a stem- much of the choices can be exchanged, just takes more money.
rims have eyelets- I cannot tell the make. fiamme? Regina Record Oro chain.
brake levers I think are a bit low, but reasonably easy to move, new bar tape?
replaced chainrings, seller states he has others to go with the bike. Images are not super detailed.
at the price it points to me a bike that you have little if anything to do beyond the purchase.
of the last three bikes I bought, all needed a new spindle or complete bottom bracket.
I figured that was a 50/50 need. Bought them anyway as original paint and a desired bike.
I have found that many people kind of goof on measuring. In the 60’s and 70’s typical was center of the BB to the top of the seat tube.
in the 80’s center to center was adopted, my guess came with the oversized top tubes.
the PA bike has a Super Record headset, maybe #66 bend bars- unknown width.
1a stem- much of the choices can be exchanged, just takes more money.
rims have eyelets- I cannot tell the make. fiamme? Regina Record Oro chain.
brake levers I think are a bit low, but reasonably easy to move, new bar tape?
replaced chainrings, seller states he has others to go with the bike. Images are not super detailed.
at the price it points to me a bike that you have little if anything to do beyond the purchase.
of the last three bikes I bought, all needed a new spindle or complete bottom bracket.
I figured that was a 50/50 need. Bought them anyway as original paint and a desired bike.
04-07-24, 05:16 PM
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The PA bike- just looks bigger to me, like 58 cm center to center.
I have found that many people kind of goof on measuring. In the 60’s and 70’s typical was center of the BB to the top of the seat tube.
in the 80’s center to center was adopted, my guess came with the oversized top tubes.
the PA bike has a Super Record headset, maybe #66 bend bars- unknown width.
1a stem- much of the choices can be exchanged, just takes more money.
rims have eyelets- I cannot tell the make. fiamme? Regina Record Oro chain.
brake levers I think are a bit low, but reasonably easy to move, new bar tape?
replaced chainrings, seller states he has others to go with the bike. Images are not super detailed.
at the price it points to me a bike that you have little if anything to do beyond the purchase.
of the last three bikes I bought, all needed a new spindle or complete bottom bracket.
I figured that was a 50/50 need. Bought them anyway as original paint and a desired bike.
I have found that many people kind of goof on measuring. In the 60’s and 70’s typical was center of the BB to the top of the seat tube.
in the 80’s center to center was adopted, my guess came with the oversized top tubes.
the PA bike has a Super Record headset, maybe #66 bend bars- unknown width.
1a stem- much of the choices can be exchanged, just takes more money.
rims have eyelets- I cannot tell the make. fiamme? Regina Record Oro chain.
brake levers I think are a bit low, but reasonably easy to move, new bar tape?
replaced chainrings, seller states he has others to go with the bike. Images are not super detailed.
at the price it points to me a bike that you have little if anything to do beyond the purchase.
of the last three bikes I bought, all needed a new spindle or complete bottom bracket.
I figured that was a 50/50 need. Bought them anyway as original paint and a desired bike.
04-07-24, 05:50 PM
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Columbus stickers and later decals were not exceptionally durable.
on mine, I have one of each and have been lucky.
on mine, I have one of each and have been lucky.
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04-17-24, 12:14 PM
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No help here on the bike but I did a similar move these past couple of years. I raced a Fuji Pro. It's slightly unusual geometry worked out perfectly for me. But it wasn't a weekend warrior so I sold it. No regrets. Well the Miyatas of about seven years later had all the good of the Pro done better and were slightly more rounded bikes. Bought one. A rust bucket. Well documented so I knew. And it had "the ride"! Heaven! A non-rusted repainted one came up for sale. Grabbed it. Took it to my framebuilder for inspection, aligning and facing. He found a crack in the BB shell knowing well that was an issue for those frames. I had him braze it up. (He did the other side too as prevention.) I repainted everything below the frame panels. Now assembled and needing to go for that first ride with bare handlebars to dial in bar rotation and levers.
Signed up last night for a weekend ride in country that is gorgeous. July so the weather should be also. Rode the rust bucket (hiding under an acre of fingernail polish) last fall for a week long ride. Was in heaven!
04-17-24, 12:16 PM
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That photo takes me back! Different bike but - same size, the brake cables, toestraps pulled tight, the shoes, the short shorts, the short jersey zipper, the hair net, the hair, the white socks ...
No help here on the bike but I did a similar move these past couple of years. I raced a Fuji Pro. It's slightly unusual geometry worked out perfectly for me. But it wasn't a weekend warrior so I sold it. No regrets. Well the Miyatas of about seven years later had all the good of the Pro done better and were slightly more rounded bikes. Bought one. A rust bucket. Well documented so I knew. And it had "the ride"! Heaven! A non-rusted repainted one came up for sale. Grabbed it. Took it to my framebuilder for inspection, aligning and facing. He found a crack in the BB shell knowing well that was an issue for those frames. I had him braze it up. (He did the other side too as prevention.) I repainted everything below the frame panels. Now assembled and needing to go for that first ride with bare handlebars to dial in bar rotation and levers.
Signed up last night for a weekend ride in country that is gorgeous. July so the weather should be also. Rode the rust bucket (hiding under an acre of fingernail polish) last fall for a week long ride. Was in heaven!
No help here on the bike but I did a similar move these past couple of years. I raced a Fuji Pro. It's slightly unusual geometry worked out perfectly for me. But it wasn't a weekend warrior so I sold it. No regrets. Well the Miyatas of about seven years later had all the good of the Pro done better and were slightly more rounded bikes. Bought one. A rust bucket. Well documented so I knew. And it had "the ride"! Heaven! A non-rusted repainted one came up for sale. Grabbed it. Took it to my framebuilder for inspection, aligning and facing. He found a crack in the BB shell knowing well that was an issue for those frames. I had him braze it up. (He did the other side too as prevention.) I repainted everything below the frame panels. Now assembled and needing to go for that first ride with bare handlebars to dial in bar rotation and levers.
Signed up last night for a weekend ride in country that is gorgeous. July so the weather should be also. Rode the rust bucket (hiding under an acre of fingernail polish) last fall for a week long ride. Was in heaven!
04-17-24, 12:17 PM
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04-17-24, 12:30 PM
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Congratulations! Post pics when you get it. Always nice to see another Super on the forum. Here's mine from a ride a couple of weeks ago. Any excuse to post a nice photo! Sorry for the "big to big" . Lazy down shift.
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04-17-24, 12:57 PM
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Nice pic! I'm actually also looking for a 58cm "Merckx Super" or frame like you have. One of my favorites!
04-17-24, 01:36 PM
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Based on the headtube, this looks more like a 56 to me, but maybe still too small.....fwiw
Colnago Super used in 54 cm | buycycle MC
Colnago Super used in 54 cm | buycycle MC
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04-17-24, 01:43 PM
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You do realize that you are now obligated to regale us with phots, ride report, etc., right?
merziac said above, we live for this stuff. If we don't regular fixes, we get all 
. Not a pretty sight. You wouldn't want that on your conscience.
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04-17-24, 02:36 PM
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Congrats. It's a beautiful bike.
You do realize that you are now obligated to regale us with phots, ride report, etc., right?merziac said above, we live for this stuff. If we don't regular fixes, we get all . Not a pretty sight. You wouldn't want that on your conscience.
You do realize that you are now obligated to regale us with phots, ride report, etc., right?
merziac said above, we live for this stuff. If we don't regular fixes, we get all . Not a pretty sight. You wouldn't want that on your conscience.
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