GBA3 Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Found this on the net http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/09/28/blog10.jpg Probably the most expensive, lust-worthy bicycle in the entire show, Colnago created this hand-painted, Campagnolo Record-equipped carbon siren for Ferrari's 60th anniversary. This thing is just slathered in carbon; the only part of the bike to be seen without carbon are the beautifully machined brakes. The bike is no slouch either -- Colnago says it was designed with sprinters in mind. To that effect, the downtube has been reinforced with ribs for stiffness and the "leaf" stays are compliant vertically but rigid horizonatally to resist the massive loads generated by sprinter's legs. Expensive? Oh-my-gosh yes. The ridiculously light carbon tubular wheels alone are worth about $4500 a set. Built by Lightweight in Germany, they've been used by Lance in the Tour ? paid for at full price, says a Colnago spokesperson. Want one? Good luck. If you can swallow the still-cheap-for-a-Ferrari $15,000 pricetag, rarity becomes the next hurdle. Only 60 of the limted-edition "Colnago for Ferrari 60th" (yes, that's the model) were made,with only 20 of those bound for U.S. shores. If that seems too steep, a sans-Lightweight wheelset, "non-limited" version ? meaning a whopping 199 were made, 60 of those available in the U.S. ? can be had for only $12,000; which leaves enough left over to buy a decent bike that you can actually use without the suffering the inevitable paranoia-induced stroke from riding this one. http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/09/28/blog12.jpg http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/09/28/blog13_2.jpg
Brad@TheRiot Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Oh no' date=' not another batch! [/quote'] Ha ha! I worked at AVH when the first lot came in, around 2001/2. They were R75k and we had around 10 IIRC. At least 2 customers bought two, one to ride and one to oogle
PPWTF Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 "True Italian class" "Built by Lightweight in Germany"...... when 1 + 1 does not = 2 no offense intended, just couldn't resist a giggle at the mistyness that old bike manufacturers can conjure up with a little marketing based on their 'heritage'..............
Sean Badenhorst Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Oh no' date=' not another batch! [/quote'] Ha ha! I worked at AVH when the first lot came in, around 2001/2. They were R75k and we had around 10 IIRC. At least 2 customers bought two, one to ride and one to oogle Yep, I remember them well. Hence my chirp.
Brad@TheRiot Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Yep' date=' I remember them well. Hence my chirp. [/quote'] I figured as much, my chirp was aimed at the others on here
AndreZA Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 It's amazing how many Unos you see with Ferrari stickers on.
TNT1 Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 It's amazing how many Unos you see with Ferrari stickers on. Can't wait till I win the lotto... already got my Uno sticker ready for the Enzo I'm gonna buy
Brad@TheRiot Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 It's amazing how many Unos you see with Ferrari stickers on. At least the Uno's are Fiat's (ITA)... how many frikken Citi Golf's have you seen with the Ferrari badge on it
Slowbee Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 an Uno is not a ferrari? Even if it is red?? oh my goolge ....
AndreZA Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 It's amazing how many Unos you see with Ferrari stickers on. At least the Uno's are Fiat's (ITA)... how many frikken Citi Golf's have you seen with the Ferrari badge on it It must be bad if you want your VW to be a Fiat.
Slowbee Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 It's amazing how many Unos you see with Ferrari stickers on. At least the Uno's are Fiat's (ITA)... how many frikken Citi Golf's have you seen with the Ferrari badge on it It must be bad if you want your VW to be a Fiat. if you want a VW to be a fiat does that mean you from the south east?? cause its not south and nor east, but somewhere in the middle
dfm1 Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 If it comes with the pit poppies posted the otherday I'll take two
Spinnekop Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 New Updated 2008/2009 with the new Campy on..... Pretty, Pretty.... Spinnekop2008-09-12 06:13:07
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