FS: 61cm Colnago Super Single Speed Frameset
12-10-20, 02:38 PM
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FS: 61cm Colnago Super Single Speed Frameset
Before I succumb to the eBay route, I wanted to give this a chance here.
It's hard to see this one go, one of the most beautiful frames I have had the pleasure of owning and it got me in to fixed gear riding. However, I have found I prefer a more aggressive fit for fixed riding.
Originally a 1978 Colnago Super, the frame was sent to a frame builder in PA by the previous owner for a professional single speed conversion (new dropouts, 120mm respacing and removed top tube guides) and repaint. The paint is exceptional, red with cream lugs and decals under clear. The only minor flaws are small chips at the dropouts, seat bolt and a tiny chip on the downtube from the brake caliper. Otherwise this beauty is a true show piece that rides as it looks.
Asking $525 shipped CONUS for the frame, fork and headset as pictured in the album HERE
Top tube 58.5cm ctc
Seat tube 59.5cm ctc 61cm ctt
Head tube 17cm
It's hard to see this one go, one of the most beautiful frames I have had the pleasure of owning and it got me in to fixed gear riding. However, I have found I prefer a more aggressive fit for fixed riding.
Originally a 1978 Colnago Super, the frame was sent to a frame builder in PA by the previous owner for a professional single speed conversion (new dropouts, 120mm respacing and removed top tube guides) and repaint. The paint is exceptional, red with cream lugs and decals under clear. The only minor flaws are small chips at the dropouts, seat bolt and a tiny chip on the downtube from the brake caliper. Otherwise this beauty is a true show piece that rides as it looks.
Asking $525 shipped CONUS for the frame, fork and headset as pictured in the album HERE
Top tube 58.5cm ctc
Seat tube 59.5cm ctc 61cm ctt
Head tube 17cm
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01-11-21, 11:07 AM
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Price reduced, now $475 net to me including CONUS shipping
02-10-21, 10:50 AM
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Big price drop, now $400 to your CONUS door
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01-30-22, 01:24 PM
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Love to hear it, I've seen their name pop up in a few threads and seems like a great seller. Been lurking this site for a while now and finally made an account to ask about this frame.
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That would be an epic first post purchase...
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dang it my mouth dropped open when i saw this...curse youuuuuuu Zombie thread !!!!!
02-01-22, 11:03 PM
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Since somebody else saved me from myself by buying this, just wanted to point out how cool the fixed conversion was done.
First thing to notice is the builder used a lower-than-usual dropout slot/position, to more accurately position the slot height where it would be for a standard geared dropout. Minimum impact on frame angles/geometry.
Second thing is the fork ends (sorry, not supposed to call these dropouts...) are parallel with the chainstay, so moving the wheel fore/aft doesn't change wheel position relative to the brake shoes. That means there's no need to reposition the brake shoes after repositioning the wheel. Makes life a lot easier if you're a frequent gear changer, or use a Dingle, or flip-plop, etc. Technically that does slightly change the frame height/angle, but it's pretty minimal. Rivendell did their Quickbeams this way, not sure what they did with later models, or whether they even had subsequent fixed frames.
Anyhow, whoever snagged this got a pretty, pretty, pretty cool frame. And anybody thinking about having a road frame modded for fixed might want to keep this stuff in mind.
First thing to notice is the builder used a lower-than-usual dropout slot/position, to more accurately position the slot height where it would be for a standard geared dropout. Minimum impact on frame angles/geometry.
Second thing is the fork ends (sorry, not supposed to call these dropouts...) are parallel with the chainstay, so moving the wheel fore/aft doesn't change wheel position relative to the brake shoes. That means there's no need to reposition the brake shoes after repositioning the wheel. Makes life a lot easier if you're a frequent gear changer, or use a Dingle, or flip-plop, etc. Technically that does slightly change the frame height/angle, but it's pretty minimal. Rivendell did their Quickbeams this way, not sure what they did with later models, or whether they even had subsequent fixed frames.
Anyhow, whoever snagged this got a pretty, pretty, pretty cool frame. And anybody thinking about having a road frame modded for fixed might want to keep this stuff in mind.
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