Two incoming

[texbike]

Originally Posted by weisan

As I looked over the Colnago frame last night before I started building it up, I was shocked to see the intricate details and the paint that went into this 15-yr-old bike. It was way ahead of its times, still is today in many respects.

Colnago paint is pretty cool, isn't it? Especially when it's one of the team paint schemes like Rabobank, Lampre, Mapei, Navigators, etc.

The paint on my C50 is pretty cool as well. It's the only C50 that I'm aware of in the States that has the tri-color paint scheme.

Texbike

[enr1co]

Originally Posted by weisan

Sorry pals, the shifters had to stay where they are. My hands feel most natural and relaxed at this position, it delivers maximum comfort and optimal wattage, and besides it's not as extreme as some of you made it out to be. For the newer Shimano shifters, it's about right.
Anyway, it's my bika, I do what I want, case closed.

Congrats on the new ride w-pal and good for you! “Proper” is set up the way you want for comfort-not just for it to look like a magazine, catalog pic or to appease forums.

[glepore]

I think you're going to really enjoy the c40-traditonal Colnago handling with a pretty unique combination of comfort and responsiveness. And, yeah, the paint detail-particularly the fade from clear to color. Rode mine yesterday, always brings a grin.

[Keith A]

Originally Posted by texbike

Colnago paint is pretty cool, isn't it? Especially when it's one of the team paint schemes like Rabobank, Lampre, Mapei, Navigators, etc.

The paint on my C50 is pretty cool as well. It's the only C50 that I'm aware of in the States that has the tri-color paint scheme.

Texbike

Nice. My C-50 has Dura-Ace 7800 as well

[FR8CAR]

Originally Posted by texbike

Colnago paint is pretty cool, isn't it? Especially when it's one of the team paint schemes like Rabobank, Lampre, Mapei, Navigators, etc.

The paint on my C50 is pretty cool as well. It's the only C50 that I'm aware of in the States that has the tri-color paint scheme.

Texbike

I like the red item in the garage.

[weisan]

Winning groupset.

[jtbadge]

That big pin on your chainring is supposed to be behind the crankarm, right? So the chain doesn't get stuck between the ring and arm?

[AngryScientist]

it looks quite good!

actually a lugged carbon colnago was one of my first "good" bikes that i was able to ride and really sparked my love for riding. very nice.

the components dont matter. as long as they shift, it's good.

you do realize, however that that little nub on the big chainring is supposed to be positioned behind the crank arm though, right? it's intended purpose is to make sure a dropped chain doesnt get stuck between the crank arm and the CR.

[Lionel]

Beautiful frameset. For the rest meh

[ERK55]

Originally Posted by Lionel

Beautiful frameset. For the rest meh

I think what Lionel meant to say


needs Campy

[Blown Reek]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

That big pin on your chainring is supposed to be behind the crankarm, right? So the chain doesn't get stuck between the ring and arm?

No. It's oriented like that to ensure the chain gets stuck between the ring and arm.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by weisan

Thank you Charlie pal. I know you are just pulling my leg.

I'm a leg puller :-)

[colker]

If you ever decide decide it´s too small give me a call...

Beautifull frame.

[texbike]

Originally Posted by Keith A

Nice. My C-50 has Dura-Ace 7800 as well

Yessir. That 7800 is good stuff!

Originally Posted by FR8CAR

I like the red item in the garage.

Just another distraction from getting stuff done.

Texbike

[RobJ]

Weisan pal. Here's the long-lost brother to that one you just picked up from me Just showed up today!

I figured this would go straight to a repaint, but surprised at the excellent condition and colors. I have to figure out how to sneak this to Austin next month :-)