Colnago Master Questions

[Wayofftheback]

When did Colnago introduce Master frames with Gilco tubing? When did they switch from curved to straight forks? Did Colnago place serial numbers on the older frames?

[wallymann]

precisa forks came in 89 timeframe...at some point early in the evolution of the master-piu, colnago went from curved to straight forks. i think the gilco tubing arrived with the master, so a few years before this -- i think the the master was introduced in 86.

[Wayofftheback]

Thanks for the post. That sounds about right to me. I recall seeing one about then. The frame I bought has the pretty indifferent early decals. When I get a bit of time I'll try to get some photos.