I caught a glimpse of the most beautiful bike this morning. How do I buy one???

[dzxc]

I was on a run this morning, just crested a hill and started down the other side. Something beautiful wizzed past me also going downhill. I just saw it for a split second, but it had a carbon frame with gold. Had no idea what it was but was in awe and thought about it for the rest of my run.

The way the carbon looked tipped me off that it could be a Colnago. Sure enough, a quick search later and I found it: the Colnago C64 Gold.

https://www.colnago.com/en/c64-gold-private-collection/

Unbelievably cool. Frankly I don't like the look of Colnagos and think they're generally overrated, but appreciate the craftsmanship. Did some more searching and it's super limited, only 64 produced. Another article was about how they were sold out. D'oh! But the bike really does it for me, just incredible.

I found one on eBay, but it lists no size and the seller has zero feedback. Either a scam or some boomer trying to take advantage and make a quick profit, either way it's a nonstarter. For reference:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333299583544

What's the best way to get my hands on one of these? Any forum sellers have one they want to unload in size 58?

[Seramount]

meh, that bike does nothing for me even at a reasonable price.

what's with the 'boomer' slur...?

[aaronf]

Anyone know what rotors they're using?

[nmrt]

those be them from carbon-ti.

https://www.starbike.com/en/carbonti-x-rotor-steelcarbon-2-rotor/

Anyone know what rotors they're using?

[robertbb]

meh, that bike does nothing for me even at a reasonable price.

what's with the 'boomer' slur...?

But, but... it says Colnago on it! And it has "limited edition" gold paint and probably a little metal badge on it with the number... x/64. That's how you know you've made it. That badge right there. There's only 63 other people in the world with this frame. They're your brethren. The special folk. The gang...

[jtbadge]

Boomer is not and will never be a "slur." Trying to compare that to words hurled at minorities every day to recall our violent racial history is disappointing at best. Irresponsible and disrespectful.

[Clean39T]

THiS thREd is WeIRd.

But +1 to jtbadge..

[jpritchet74]

another +1 to jtbadge

also, the huge gold pulleys on there look terrible

[kiwisimon]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but if someone is that smitten to buy it in the first place I think they are keeping it. https://www.colnago.com/en/c64-gold-private-collection/

20K seems reasonable. they were priced at 21K new. If you want to play, you have to pay.

agree boomer ain't a slur and I suspect it's a yuppie selling this bike on ebay as his wife needs new boobs and it's the bike or her.

[Burnette]

Well, it is limited in number and has some expensive bits on it:

The braking system uses disc brakes with integrated cables in the stem, the groupset is Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11s, Srm Origin is the power meter with special carbon fiber rings developed with Carbon Ti.

The bottom bracket and the gear shifter are made in collaboration with Ceramic Speed ​​while the wheels are Lightweight Meilenstein C 24D Schwarz Ed.

I wish you luck in finding one OP and you've given me incentive to buy everything I have had sitting in my Amazon for awhile. It's peanuts in comparison:)

[cgolvin]

agree boomer ain't a slur and I suspect it's a yuppie selling this bike on ebay as his wife needs new boobs and it's the bike or her.

Well that should be fine

[rallizes]

my unsolicited advice is just to get the gold C60. it's bling enough at least for me

if bling is the goal that is

[vincenz]

Are they making clones of these yet?

[Clean39T]

Well that should be fine

Little heteronormative mysogeny goes well with the holiday weekend...

[cgolvin]

Little heteronormative mysogeny goes well with the holiday weekend...

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Geez, the manifold side effects of the virus…

I’m tempted to propose a collective Paceline embargo until everyone has managed to get in a good long ride and restore sanity … or at least what passes for it around here [emoji1782]

[Hawker]

I thinks it's gorgeous but not anything I'd really want to own. I know there are some people who can afford them, but I just can't imagine telling my wife the cost.

[tv_vt]

Was it like this one? Think this is a C60. Photo taken in 2017.

[rallizes]

https://www.colnago.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C64-SPECIAL-EDITION-COVER.jpg

[Clean39T]

Geez, the manifold side effects of the virus…

I’m tempted to propose a collective Paceline embargo until everyone has managed to get in a good long ride and restore sanity … or at least what passes for it around here [emoji1782]

:beer:

We are an interesting gaggle of geese.

[uber]

I have a friend with one. The bike is really beautiful, but since he bought his Tarmac, he has never been seen riding that Colnago. Hah. If you think you need it the Colnago, you are right!!

[zap]

Kitch wall art.

Better bicycle frames made in the USA by artisans.

[tylercheung]

do a Sarto custom maybe?

[earlfoss]

i lusted after a Colnago C60 in gold until CronoMetro in Madison, WI got involved. Maybe someday though! I'll get over it (years later).

[makoti]

But, but... it says Colnago on it! And it has "limited edition" gold paint and probably a little metal badge on it with the number... x/64. That's how you know you've made it. That badge right there. There's only 63 other people in the world with this frame. They're your brethren. The special folk. The gang...

For half that, you can get a bike NO ONE else has. You can be your own brethren.

[Monsieur Toast]

Oh man, did somebody say Commodore?!

[Peter P.]

If the OP is set on finding one, I'd suggest contacting an authorized Colnago dealer.

If the price is a deterrent, then I'd suggest getting a custom carbon frame from any of the reputable carbon builders and asking if they can paint the bike with a similar scheme. A Calfee, Crumpton, or Independent Fabrications frame would fit the bill.

Colnago's have always had a flair for style and while I've never been a fan of their frames, I must confess I admire their finishes.

I also don't think the gold chain or pulley will retain their gold finish for long, which will detract from the overall effect.

[Toeclips]

I just need twenty more to stimulus checks, not sold on the bike though

[redir]

Photographers can make bikes look amazing that's for sure. I have never not once ever purchased a bike based on how it looks. But they sure can look nice can't they.

It's funny too because I always bounce back and forth from here on this forum to some of my other forums which are guitar related but almost identical in every way. In fact there was just a very similar discussion as this as there is monthly both here and there. And since I build guitars I have a deeper understanding of it. In the guitar world looks are what sells. There is so much cork sniffing in the guitar world in fact that you have to make the inside parts of the guitar that no one will ever see without a mirror or an interior camera look perfect or risk being labeled a hack.

People buy with their eyes weather it's guitars, bikes, skis, golf clubs, cars, heck even lawn mowers. The actual functionality of what they are buying is secondary. It's crazy but it's largely true.

But yeah, it's a great looking bike! I bet I would enjoy riding it as much as the on I have that costs $18k less ;)

[ColonelJLloyd]

What did I miss here? How did you guys get to Seramount discounting the historical plight of minorities or comparing "boomer" with any number of racial slurs with his post? PM me if I missed some context somewhere.

meh, that bike does nothing for me even at a reasonable price.

what's with the 'boomer' slur...?

Boomer is not and will never be a "slur." Trying to compare that to words hurled at minorities every day to recall our violent racial history is disappointing at best. Irresponsible and disrespectful.

THiS thREd is WeIRd.

But +1 to jtbadge..

another +1 to jtbadge

also, the huge gold pulleys on there look terrible

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but if someone is that smitten to buy it in the first place I think they are keeping it. https://www.colnago.com/en/c64-gold-private-collection/

20K seems reasonable. they were priced at 21K new. If you want to play, you have to pay.

agree boomer ain't a slur and I suspect it's a yuppie selling this bike on ebay as his wife needs new boobs and it's the bike or her.

[dzxc]

Thanks, friends.

Boomer is a generational thing, not a slur in any way.

I really thought the bike looked awesome and seems like a good entrypoint to Colnago, given that normally I'm not usually a Colnago fan.

[Tony T]

Thanks, friends.

Boomer is a generational thing, not a slur in any way.

I really thought the bike looked awesome and seems like a good entrypoint to Colnago, given that normally I'm not usually a Colnago fan.

Why would a 65-75 year old be buying a Colnago C64 Gold to sell on eBay?
Ok Millennial

[dzxc]

Why would a 65-75 year old be buying a Colnago C64 Gold to sell on eBay?
Ok Millennial

It's most likely a scam.

[Plum Hill]

Boomer is a generational thing, not a slur in any way.

All depends on your perspective. Are you the slinger or the slingee?
I was greeted with “hello, old man” at the LBS today. It didn’t bother me but a customer dressed the owner down for saying it.

[dzxc]

All depends on your perspective. Are you the slinger or the slingee?
I was greeted with “hello, old man” at the LBS today. It didn’t bother me but a customer dressed the owner down for saying it.

Anyone can use anything as an insult I guess. But, regardless, anyone in the boomer generation is part of literally the most privileged generation in all of human history. So it's hard to really call "boomer" or "old man" an insult in any way.

Regardless of boomer snowflakes complaining, the point of the thread is how I can get a Colnago C64!

[colker]

I was on a run this morning, just crested a hill and started down the other side. Something beautiful wizzed past me also going downhill. I just saw it for a split second, but it had a carbon frame with gold. Had no idea what it was but was in awe and thought about it for the rest of my run.

The way the carbon looked tipped me off that it could be a Colnago. Sure enough, a quick search later and I found it: the Colnago C64 Gold.

https://www.colnago.com/en/c64-gold-private-collection/

Unbelievably cool. Frankly I don't like the look of Colnagos and think they're generally overrated, but appreciate the craftsmanship. Did some more searching and it's super limited, only 64 produced. Another article was about how they were sold out. D'oh! But the bike really does it for me, just incredible.

I found one on eBay, but it lists no size and the seller has zero feedback. Either a scam or some boomer trying to take advantage and make a quick profit, either way it's a nonstarter. For reference:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333299583544

What's the best way to get my hands on one of these? Any forum sellers have one they want to unload in size 58?

With money.

[mtechnica]

That... looks expensive!

[dzxc]

With money.

I, maybe unfortunately, haven't come across a bike that didn't take money to buy. Yet! Haha.

[dzxc]

Was it like this one? Think this is a C60. Photo taken in 2017.

Wow, that is amazing too! Wow...

[robertbb]

Thanks, friends.

Boomer is a generational thing, not a slur in any way.

I really thought the bike looked awesome and seems like a good entrypoint to Colnago, given that normally I'm not usually a Colnago fan.

A 20k bike is an entry point?:fight:

[oldpotatoe]

Boomer is not and will never be a "slur." Trying to compare that to words hurled at minorities every day to recall our violent racial history is disappointing at best. Irresponsible and disrespectful.

Agree, I are a 'boomer' and yup, a product of the 'greatest generation'...

Ya know, a group that's BTDT...:)
part of literally the most privileged generation in all of human history

Ya need to look at some history..

[charliedid]

Anyone can use anything as an insult I guess. But, regardless, anyone in the boomer generation is part of literally the most privileged generation in all of human history. So it's hard to really call "boomer" or "old man" an insult in any way.

Regardless of boomer snowflakes complaining, the point of the thread is how I can get a Colnago C64!

Try yer local Colnago dealer.

[soulspinner]

All depends on your perspective. Are you the slinger or the slingee?
I was greeted with “hello, old man” at the LBS today. It didn’t bother me but a customer dressed the owner down for saying it.

One thing I like about my shop. Nobody says boo about this 64 year old with a 15 pound bike. They just want happy customers.

[Elefantino]

All depends on your perspective. Are you the slinger or the slingee?
I was greeted with “hello, old man” at the LBS today. It didn’t bother me but a customer dressed the owner down for saying it.
I'm often greeted with "hello, old man" at the LBS but it's always by customers!

[Matthew]

Man, people are sensitive now. Sorry men, should I have said woman too? Want to make sure I include everyone since I'm likely to offend someone by everything I type. Anyway, I've seen dozens of better looking bikes here on the forum alone. The black and gold C40 for sale in the classifieds a while back was far better looking. At least the C64 comes with two big rings I guess.

[charliedid]

Man, people are sensitive now. Sorry men, should I have said woman too? Want to make sure I include everyone since I'm likely to offend someone by everything I type. Anyway, I've seen dozens of better looking bikes here on the forum alone. The black and gold C40 for sale in the classifieds a while back was far better looking. At least the C64 comes with two big rings I guess.

You should write a letter to Colnago pointing out the error.

[Jeff N.]

I'll take "boomer" over "tide pod" any day! :D The 'Nago I've always lusted for is/was the Leonardo Da Vinci President model. Impossible to find, especially in my large size.

[oldpotatoe]

I'm often greeted with "hello, old man" at the LBS but it's always by customers!

Ha, longish story..when at ProPeloton..we were a Northwave dealer and Marco Saligari(Casino bike team, sponsored by Northwave), came to Boulder to rehab from broken leg..so Northwave Outside rep got us to get his bikes together.

He shows up, we ask to ride with him a bit(after picture taking and autographs), and he says 'sure'...translated by a friend of the shop that spoke Italian(Marco didn't speak English)..This goes on a few days..and on the 3 or 4th, I show up to ride, I'm really the oldest guy..he looks at me and says, "Ciao Vecchio"..I took it as a huge compliment and that was the nemesis of the name 'Vecchio's'...

True story..:)

[Elefantino]

Ha, longish story..when at ProPeloton..we were a Northwave dealer and Marco Saligari(Casino bike team, sponsored by Northwave), came to Boulder to rehab from broken leg..so Northwave Outside rep got us to get his bikes together.

He shows up, we ask to ride with him a bit(after picture taking and autographs), and he says 'sure'...translated by a friend of the shop that spoke Italian(Marco didn't speak English)..This goes on a few days..and on the 3 or 4th, I show up to ride, I'm really the oldest guy..he looks at me and says, "Ciao Vecchio"..I took it as a huge compliment and that was the nemesis of the name 'Vecchio's'...

True story..:)

That's a great backstory. Figured it was just a cool name!

[makoti]

All depends on your perspective. Are you the slinger or the slingee?
I was greeted with “hello, old man” at the LBS today. It didn’t bother me but a customer dressed the owner down for saying it.

Yep. Context is everything. "Ok Boomer" is a dig. Calling someone a "Boomer" may or may not be, just as calling someone a "Millennial" is often fine, but you can mess it up

[Jeff N.]

Heck, I see hordes of Tide Pods partying down at the beach all the time, with their 30-packs of Coors Light and blasting rap music....:banana:

[Vientomas]

Ha, longish story..when at ProPeloton..we were a Northwave dealer and Marco Saligari(Casino bike team, sponsored by Northwave), came to Boulder to rehab from broken leg..so Northwave Outside rep got us to get his bikes together.

He shows up, we ask to ride with him a bit(after picture taking and autographs), and he says 'sure'...translated by a friend of the shop that spoke Italian(Marco didn't speak English)..This goes on a few days..and on the 3 or 4th, I show up to ride, I'm really the oldest guy..he looks at me and says, "Ciao Vecchio"..I took it as a huge compliment and that was the nemesis of the name 'Vecchio's'...

True story..:)

Great story! Thanks for the morning chuckle. :) Oh, btw, those levers you rebuilt for me are working perfectly. Thanks!

[dgauthier]

Little heteronormative mysogeny goes well with the holiday weekend...

Darn it! *I* wanted to be the first one to use "heteronormative misogyny" in a sentence on the forum.

Oh..wait...I am! Woohoo! ;)

I'm a "the bike is a tool" sort of guy, so I never understood the whole "the bike is jewelry" thing.

[Clean39T]

Darn it! *I* wanted to be the first one to use "heteronormative misogyny" in a sentence on the forum.

Oh..wait...I am! Woohoo! ;)

I'm a "the bike is a tool" sort of guy, so I never understood the whole "the bike is jewelry" thing.I like wordplay ..and ellipses........

:)

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[OtayBW]

Anyone can use anything as an insult I guess. But, regardless, anyone in the boomer generation is part of literally the most privileged generation in all of human history. So it's hard to really call "boomer" or "old man" an insult in any way.

Regardless of boomer snowflakes complaining, the point of the thread is how I can get a Colnago C64!I see. Privileged, or entitled...I'm not sure which is worse....

Oh, and good luck finding your Colnago.

[Hawker]

Ha, longish story..when at ProPeloton..we were a Northwave dealer and Marco Saligari(Casino bike team, sponsored by Northwave), came to Boulder to rehab from broken leg..so Northwave Outside rep got us to get his bikes together.

He shows up, we ask to ride with him a bit(after picture taking and autographs), and he says 'sure'...translated by a friend of the shop that spoke Italian(Marco didn't speak English)..This goes on a few days..and on the 3 or 4th, I show up to ride, I'm really the oldest guy..he looks at me and says, "Ciao Vecchio"..I took it as a huge compliment and that was the nemesis of the name 'Vecchio's'...

True story..:)

I had to Google and translate Italian to English. Had no idea "vecchio" meant "old".

[Bob Ross]

Boomer is a generational thing, not a slur in any way.


BZZZZT! Nope, sorry, thank you for playing, next contestant please.

Anyone who thinks "boomer" in its current colloquial usage isn't a slur hasn't been paying attention: "Boomer" is a dog whistle for ageism. It's a slur co-opted/adopted by a younger generation who feels victimized by the career prospects left to them [sic] by (they say) the baby boomer generation.

[jtbadge]

Ageism? Fine, sure. Not while that generation still holds all of the power.

Who would have thought that boomers, the very same generation that has been calling the children they raised (and their peers) soft, and insulting their intelligence constantly, couldn't handle a little ribbing while they take down the country with them. You made this bed. We're watching the world you promised us collapse into itself.

[Hawker]

BZZZZT! Nope, sorry, thank you for playing, next contestant please.

Anyone who thinks "boomer" in its current colloquial usage isn't a slur hasn't been paying attention: "Boomer" is a dog whistle for ageism. It's a slur co-opted/adopted by a younger generation who feels victimized by the career prospects left to them [sic] by (they say) the baby boomer generation.

I think you are correct and have just experienced it myself in the last month. But as a 70 year old Boomer, I couldn't care less what others call me as long as I'm treated fairly. With age should come some thickening of the skin.

[AngryScientist]

some of you guys are literally insufferable.

crusaders constantly searching for a crusade.