Colnago pioneered a great number of innovations that supposedly improved performance, not least of which were their eye-catching ‘Art-Decor’ paint schemes. Their proprietary Conic tubeset, custom drawn by Columbus, certainly would have improved sales, if not performance.
Ernesto Colnago‘s bikes have carried numerous champions to victory over the years, but there are a few standout stars: Motta, Magni and Merckx, to name a few — not to mention Sven Nys, winner of this week’s Cyclocross World Champs.… Read more
It’s almost confronting to come across a fat-tired Colnago, when we’re so used to considering them the king of luxurious road bikes. But I’m sure that in the early 90s, when Colnago introduced an entrant to the lucrative off-road bicycle… Read more
The Colnago Master is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a re-release of the classic frame, a summation of the craft and passion the Italian marque is built upon. Colnago’s premium distributor in the UK, Dutch & Wolf, built up one… Read more
Colnago are celebrating 30 years of their illustrious Master frame with an anniversary model, faithfully replicated as it was when first released. That means it features the same star-shaped, custom-drawn tubes and the extravagant paint work that inspired a cult… Read more
The Tour de France is a tradition that extends back 99 years, so it’s interesting to note how the bikes have evolved. The Colnago Tecnos frame was a significant development in frame technology, designed specifically for riders under 160lbs. A… Read more
Ernesto Colnago’s Master frame was first released during the mid-80s and featured crimped tubes that was purported to add strength, although whether it was structural or simply a marketing ploy is still debated. Regardless, it went on to become one… Read more
