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Do some research on the frame. I have one like that, just an earlier model. I am taking mine back to the original colour. I also managed to get replica decals. Send me a PM and I will chat to you over email. Just don't do anything until you are certain of the bikes history. Ie. Approximate circa and the colours scheme's for it.

It has been repainted by the looks of it. Paint isn't original, nor are the decals.

That my friend is a Colnago Master Piu. Looks like an early '90s model. The Master Piu was identified by the internal rear brake cable. IMO not a bike to be built up as a single speed. It's probably Colnago' s most famous frames. Won many many races and world championships.

Now that's a name you don't hear of everyday... Built some of the nicest steel frames...

Tyre wear is like riding on the road, except you have 2 points of contact at the rear wheel. Unlike an Indoor Trainer, the weight of you and your bike generate the friction. An Indoor Trainer's roller gets forced onto the rear wheel. You can do anything on Rollers, ride with no hands, etc. You just have to build confidence on them. Take things slowly and you will be amazed at just how easy they become.

The man (Tony) is a legend in his own right.... Awesome stuff. He must be one seriously proud father.

Alex Zulla Era... Nice one

I have just lost all control..... Freak love those Delta's

Don't you just love the "Marble" effect paint jobs of the '80's/90's... Awesome Stuff 'Dale

The R350.00 license also allows one to take part in Provincial and national Championships. So if you are a rider who rides big events like Argus, 94.7 but does not want to ride SA's then the R75.00 will do just fine.

Exactly, do they forget Yates' background and history. Possibly the best Super Domestique in the history of the tour. I would say he knows a thing or two about what it takes to compete.

Wiggins should have rather left, that way Froome would have been the deserved winner and would have by now had 2 titles under his belt. It was a joke watching Froome just riding away from him.

Loving this bike, Its steel and its a Colnago Master... I just am not sure on those wheels. Looks like the guy has taken a paint marker and scribbled on them, he has even gone onto the breaking surface. Just my Opinion..

Hi Javadude, It is your old Master I have Campag for sure, just haven't decided Chorus or Record. Also haven't decided on an older 9 or 10 Speed group set (not so easy to come by) Or a new 11 Speed. Fortunately i have a 130mm rear spacing that will take a modern wheel set-up. Will have to see what the budget says. At the moment I will have to wait a while.

This is from the catalogue. I have kinda settled on this

For sure, Its not worth it otherwise. Yes you got very lucky, not many good ones around. My hassle is I ride a 61/62cm so finding a frame that big is always a hassle. So when I found mine I took it. I don't mind spending some money on a repaint. I really like your ones colour

Wish I knew, it was repainted by someone in eddy merckx colours. I haven't decided yet on the colour. Mine is a master piu it has internal cabling on the top tube. I have the correct decal set, the same as yours has. I really like the colour of yours, also nice to see the chrome in such good condition. I was thinking of white with the red "lace" pattern at the lug areas. The same as it was in the original catalogue.

Cool, no hassle. I have a 1986 Colnago Master to start on and a 1968 Cinelli SC Pista to complete, then I am done... Well thats what I am telling the wife

The Brasso helps take out the little scratches and the Autosol brings up a brilliant shine. We use Autosol on our mould faces to get a nice shine. I got it from AutoZone, but make sure its the one for metal.

Good old fashioned Elbow grease. Spent 5hrs this past weekend polishing. 800 Water paper, then 1200 water paper, then brasso, then Autosol metal polish.

The hubs are the silver version, I only have the front "Blue" hub, still need to find a rear one. 105 hubs built on Wolber TX Profil rims. Both rims are almost brand new as well. Hubs as still extremely smooth, amazing after so many years.

The hubs and cranks had signs of corrosion, so I polished them up and will have "Shimano 105" put back on and clear coated. Still the original Biopace chainrings, in very good condition

Ok so here are a few pictures of my almost complete restoration of a 1989 Hanson built with Reynolds 525. This bike my folks bought for me when I was in Std. 8. I have a choice between a 50cc Buzz bike or this. I have hung onto the frame for all these years, but unfortunately the components have worn out. I get hold of this guy in Joburg and he has an almost brand new 1898/90 "Blue" 105 groupset, the exact same groupset the bike came with. I will add some pictures of what it looked like and what it looks like now.

Geez stunning. Well done. I have one just like yours, Just need to get components. Nice job man.

I see you are in KZN area. Speak to Shawn at Bohler in Pinetown, he has a wealth of knowledge and I am sure will be able to help you out with your testing.