Schnavel Posted September 28, 2013 Share Hi All, So I recently purchased this Colnago frame that I want to use to build up a single speed. Do any of the Colnago experts on the hub know what model it is? DJR, Long Wheel Base and Paul Ruinaard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted September 28, 2013 Share 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. gummibear, porqui, openmind and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted September 28, 2013 Share It has been repainted by the looks of it. Paint isn't original, nor are the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted September 28, 2013 Share I'm wanting to get the bike stripped and repainted, with all of the silver nicely polished. What would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted September 28, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted September 28, 2013 Share Very nice. I would suggest you do a restore as well. Lugged steel frames like that one are rare and detailed properly they are beautiful. And old Colnago's have serious cred. You need a vintage Campy group set if you do go down the restore route...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Very nice. I would suggest you do a restore as well. Lugged steel frames like that one are rare and detailed properly they are beautiful. And old Colnago's have serious cred. You need a vintage Campy group set if you do go down the restore route...... I appreciate the history and beauty of some old bikes, but if running it as a ss will make you ride it, then do it. It won't damage the frame after all. There are far too many beautiful old bikes hanging in storage and not being ridden. What's the point? Bring them out, ride them and let them be seen. This one has already seems to have been repainted, so it's probably no longer original, yet it doesn't need much, to get it back on the road, where it belongs. One positive about CM is that a lot of old bikes have been given a whole new lease on life, whether restored close to original, or customised.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeTurbo Posted September 28, 2013 Share I appreciate the history and beauty of some old bikes, but if running it as a ss will make you ride it, then do it. It won't damage the frame after all. There are far too many beautiful old bikes hanging in storage and not being ridden. What's the point? Bring them out, ride them and let them be seen. This one has already seems to have been repainted, so it's probably no longer original, yet it doesn't need much, to get it back on the road, where it belongs. One positive about CM is that a lot of old bikes have been given a whole new lease on life, whether restored close to original, or customised.. That said, I've seen the jockey mount ground off a superb old frame - also a Colnago, I think it was - that completely destroyed it. Oh, the tears I wept ... DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted September 28, 2013 Share Schnavel, would you consider selling the frame or trading it for another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDee Posted September 28, 2013 Share I reckon put the best modern campy group set that you can afford and a nice set of deep section carbon wheels and ride the bike like it was designed and built to be ridden! Don't turn it into a museum piece! Ryanpmb and Prince Albert Cycles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted September 29, 2013 Share Schnavel, would you consider selling the frame or trading it for another? What do you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted November 26, 2013 Share Hi SchnavelWhat have you decided to do with the Nago frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted May 13, 2014 Share Hi Schnavel I seemed to have missed your reply in Nov. Sorry So, what have done with the Nago? Let's see some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted May 13, 2014 Share @OP, how tall are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted May 13, 2014 Share Frame looks like a 58cm, maybe a 60cm C to C. If its 60cm then its just my size, just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted December 29, 2014 Share Schnavel, if you are around on Saturday the 3rd, we are taking a few Colnago's for a social ride from Modderfontein. PM for more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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