Colnago Master Road Bike; Columbus Gilco; Dura Ace; Large

Description: Note: Shipping cost are ridiculous (I just spent 239 to ship a bike). If the actual costs are less than I have listed (closer location), I will refund the difference. This is a used Colnago Master road bike in good condition. I have both this bike and an Eddy Merckx Ti bike and, since I do not need both, decided to sell the Colnago (see comparison at end of listing below).In the early 1980’s Colnago began experimenting with crimping main frame tubes to increase stiffness. In the mid 1980’s, Colnago and Gilberto Columbus developed the Gilco Master tube profile which was a round tube that featured four distinct symmetrical flutes through the central section of the tube and resembled a 4-sided star. This tubing was used to build a new bicycle simply called the Colnago Master.The Gilco Master tube profile outlasted all other Colnago tube designs and you could still order a modern Master steel frameset in 2019.As near as I can date this model, it is late 90’s to early 2000s. The DA components were available 1996 through 2003.It is in good mechanical condition. There are several rubs and nicks typical of a bike this age; there are no dents in the tubes.Specifications:Size: Large; 57 cm (center of cranks to top of seat tube); 56 cm (center cranks to center of top tube); Top Tube Approx 55.5 cm (c-c); Stand Over Height is 31 1/2”.Frame: Colnago Columbus Gilco fluted (three main tubes) steel.Fork: Colnago straight chromedHeadset: CampagnoloStem: Ritchey ProHandlebars: ITM Milennium 7075 Ultra-LiteBrakes Levers: Dura Ace 7700Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 dual pivot side pullShifters: Dura Ace ST-7700C 9 speedBottom Bracket: ShimanoCrankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000, 50/34 chainrings, 170 mm armsPedals: not includedFront Derailleur: Shimano DA 7700Rear Derailleur: Shimano DA 7700Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6500; 11-25 teeth, 9 speedSeatpost: Oval AlloySaddle: Selle Italia FliteWater Bottle Cages: 2 - carbonHubs: VelomaxRims: Velomax Circuit, presta valvesTires: Origin 8 Squall; 700x23Note: These wheels are not the original wheels for this bike. I have the following which were the original wheels and can substitute them for those currently on the bike if desired by the buyer: Dura Ace hubs; Dura Ace QRs; Mavic Reflex Sup rims. Please ask questions before bidding.Comparison: Colnago vs MerckxWeight: Colnago is about one pound lighter (at just under 19# without pedals - using luggage scale)Ride: Both ride very well for me and feel comparable (flex and spin up)Components: Both mostly Dura Ace so comparableWheelset: The Colnago has an Aluminum alloy wheelset while the Merckx has a Mavic Carbone aero wheelset (even though the total weight of the Colnago is less). Both spin freely and feel comparable. Fit: This is the deciding factor for me as the Merckx fits me slightly better (and, fit is an individual thing).

Price: 2390 USD

Location: Goodyear, Arizona

End Time: 2024-09-17T00:15:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 199 USD