COLNAGO C40 / Casino Pro Team. Lugged carbon frame / steel precisa fork. 56cm seat tube (c-c) x 55cm top tube (c-c). When we built the C40 we were the only ones to build carbon frames and all the mechanics and competitor technicians were saying that they would be too dangerous to use on cobbled roads, especially with the straight carbon forks. There was a company that wanted to fit suspension forks on the bicycle, but I wasn’t going to have suspension forks on the C40. The night before Paris- Roubaix I had Mr. I told him that we’d done all of the tests that we could on the frame and the fork and we were certain there would be no problem. I had to take personal responsibility for what was going to happen and I spent all night worrying about it, barely able to sleep. But when I heard that there were 4 Mapei riders in the break, I knew I could relax. Ernesto Colnago. The C40 went on to win 5 editions of Paris-Roubaix in 6 years. Surpringly, the victory of Tadej Pogacar. In the 2020 edition. Of the Tour de France. Marked the first time a Colnago-branded bicycle was ridden by the overall classification winner, since Merckx’s victories were aboard re-branded bikes. Colnago is one of those brands that words of introduction aren’t necessary for. It’s a history of n artisan, it’s vision and of the earned and worthy prestige. This is a historical bike in it’s truest form. The paint of the frame is in very good conditon with some minor paint scratches here and there. One of the top tube cable guide eyelets have been restored similar to the original ones and carefully glued in place as the original was missing. The Campagnolo Record Titanium 9 speed group set, correct for the bicycle and period is in good shape. New cables and housings have been installed. All parts have been carefully cleaned and each bearing and thread has been greased. The wheels are American Classic 420 Aero clincher wheels for the maximum weight saving and aero performance. The bicycle is ready for the road or may as well be just be kept in a warm place and admired as the art that it is. Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record Titanium. Campagnolo Record Titanium 9sp. Campagnolo Record Titanium 9×2. Seatpost: C40 original carbon 28.6 seatpost. Saddle: Selle Italia Pro Link. Wheels: American Classic 420 Aero clincher. Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 700x25mm. Cables & Housings: Jagwire. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Cycling\Vintage Cycling\Vintage Bicycles”. The seller is “steel_lust” and is located in this country: RO.
- Brand: Colnago
- Wheel Size: 700C
- Type: Racing Bike
- Brake Type: Caliper Brake – Side Pull
- Color: Multicolor
- Model: C40
- Frame Material: carbon
- Gender: Unisex Adult
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
- Frame Size: 56 cm
- Vintage: Yes