Colnago
50cm Colnago Nuovo Mexico with Campagnolo 50th Anniversary Classic Road Bike
£5,500.00
Wohoooooooooooooo.
What. A. Beauty.
You may be able to sense our excitement here. Our very own 1983 Colnago Nuovo Mexico with Campagnolo 50th Anniversary.
Made famous by none other than Guiseppe Saronni in 1982, the Colnago Nuovo Mexico is more than just a bicycle, it's a piece of art.
Built using Columbus SL tubing, the Nuovo Mexico is identified by the unique crimping on the top tube and the down tube. A special technique that paved the way for the famous Gilco tubing used on the Colnago Masters later that decade.
The model we have here is finished in a rather special and rare colourway. Built in 1983, and complete with Campagnolo's 50th Anniversary groupset, released in the same year, it's a very very special bike with the very very best kit; 3ttt handlebar & stem, Ambrosio Synthesis Super Professional rims, San Marco Concor saddle, and of course the best handlebar tape, Benotto Cellotape.
We're sure you'll share our excitement as you peruse through the photo gallery. If you wish to see it in the flesh then pop in to our London shop. It's a bike that needs to be seen in the flesh if you get the chance. Of course we can safely ship to any corner of the world too.
As with all our bikes, it's been fully stripped, inspected & professionally polished & re-built. The frame is straight & true without any dents or dings - please inspect the photos for cosmetic condition as we photograph the bikes so you can see the exact condition of the bike before purchasing.
| OVERVIEW: | |
| Seat Tube (ctc): | 50 cm |
| Top Tube: (ctc): | 53.5 cm |
| Head Tube: | 100 mm |
| Standover: | 77 cm |
| Weight: | 9.22 kg (With Pedals) |
| Tubing: | Columbus SL |
| Dropouts: | Campagnolo |
| Country: | Italy |
| Year: | 1983 |
| FULL SPEC: | |
| Brake Calipers: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Brake Levers: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Crankset: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary / 53/44 / 170mm |
| Shifters: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Rear Derailleur: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Front Derailleur: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Freewheel: | Regina CX 6 Speed |
| Chain: | Sachs |
| Pedals: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary / 50th Anniversary Toe Clips |
| Bottom Bracket: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary (Record) |
| Hubs: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
| Rims: | Ambrosio Durex Synthesis Super Professional Sprints (700c/27/28") |
| Tyres: | Vittoria Nuovo Pro Tubular (23mm Width) |
| Headset: | Campagnolo Super Record |
| Handlebars: | 3ttt Mod. Competizione |
| Stem: | 3ttt |
| Bar Tape: | Black Benotto Cellotape |
| Saddle: | Concor Supercorsa Confort |
| Seatpost: | Campagnolo 50th Anniversary |
SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import duties to pay upon receipt (even with the new post-Brexit trade deals, some countries may still charge you import VAT & clearance fees, so please bear this in mind when purchasing).
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56.5cm Colnago Super c.1989 Vintage Italian Road Bike Frame
£595.00
✓ Original vintage frame - built in the 1980s
✓ Lightweight for the era - just 2.7 kg
✓ Thoroughly checked over & photographed in detail
✓ Worldwide shipping
Quite possibly the most sought after name on the vintage cycling scene, Colnago earned the status due to the genius of it’s founder, Ernesto Colnago. From the humble beginnings in the 1950s, Colnago became the maker that everyone looked to, and the bike that every cyclist wanted to own. This is likely due to their dominance on the world racing circuit, and in no doubt due to the success of the long standing partnership with the great Eddy Merckx.
The Colnago Super is the model that put Colnago on the map in 1968, and it was the bike Merckx rode to many victories, most famously under the bright orange colour of the Molteni team. It may be hard to imagine now but the Colnago Super revolutionised racing frame design, Ernesto saw away with the heavyweight tubing and sluggish geometry and introduced a lighter, stiffer and shorter frame that made champions even bigger champions, and continued doing so for over 20 years. It truly is the frame that changed the game.
We believe this one to be a 1989 model, the magnificent red and white beauty displays all the hallmarks of a top end frame by one of the most legendary builders. Built from Columbus SL and with the trademark cutouts and delicate lugwork, it combines round tubes, external cable routing and a fairly restrained paintjob (for Colnago!). With chromed fork and chainstay this is a classic and classy looking 'Nag', ready to build up and show off.
The frame's been carefully checked by one of our mechanics to confirm the alignment's correct and there's no damage to the threads. If there are any minor issues worth noting we will do so in the overview section below. Please take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition of the frame before you buy.OVERVIEW
Era - 1980s
Country - Italian
Frame Material - Steel
Tubing - Columbus SL
Weight - 2.7 kg
Stock Code - U-F-R54V
SIZING
Size Guide* - Medium/Large (Approx 33" Inside Leg)
Seat Tube (ctc) - 56.5 cm
Top Tube (ctc) - 56 cm
Head Tube - 143 mm
Chainstay Length - 41 cm
Wheelbase - 99 cm
*This is just a guide, not a guarantee the frame will fit as every rider is different. If you're unsure of your size we'd always recommend trying out a bike with similar frame dimensions first.
TECHNICAL INFO
Rear Spacing - 126 mm
Front Spacing - 100 mm
Seatpost Diameter - 27.2 mm
Wheel Size - 700c/28"
Brake Fixing - Recessed Allen Key
Brake Drop - 46 mm / 45 mm
Bottom Bracket Thread - Italian Thread
Headset Thread - Standard ISO (24 TPI - British/Italian)
Headset Stack Height - 42 mm
Fork Crown Race - 26.4 mm (ISO)
Shifter Fittings - Downtube Braze-On
Headtube Internal Diameter - 30.2 mm
Steerer Internal Diameter - 22.2 mm (Standard)
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▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.