Help with this Colnago

slebo3213 · Mar 27, 2015

New to Colnago's and hoping I can get some help. I believe this is an early/mid 90's master frame, but I'm not sure how to confirm that. And I've read about the master Olympic/Piu/Light connections, but this one is just labeled "Master". So, where does this fall on the hierarchy? And is there any significance to the paint scheme?

Apologies in advance for the noob questions.

BigFoz · Mar 27, 2015

Certainly looks like the real deal. Pic of the tubing sticker? The fluted tubes are a giveaway, but some other models also have SOME fluted tubes, but mani triangle should equate to Master.

Mike Muz · Mar 27, 2015

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Firstly, welcome to the forum

You'll find we are very friendly here, and knowledgeable too, so if you need any advice building it up, just ask.

Secondly, what a sweet looking frameset!

It does look like it has round main tubes, I'm not sure when they started using fluted ones, but I think this is an '80s model.

Look forward to seeing it built up

Mike

slebo3213 · Mar 27, 2015

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Mike Muz 67":idvmhcc9 said:
Firstly, welcome to the forum

You'll find we are very friendly here, and knowledgeable too, so if you need any advice building it up, just ask.

Secondly, what a sweet looking frameset! It does look like it has round main tubes, I'm not sure when they started using fluted ones, but I think this is an '80s model.

Look forward to seeing it built up

Mike

Thanks guys. Just got it and it's going to be a while before I have the cash to start the build. I don't plan on cutting any corners!

All the tubes - seat tube, down tube, top tube - are fluted. Apologies for the pics not capturing all of that.

Mike Muz · Mar 27, 2015

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A friend of mine had the same frameset for many years. He trained and raced on it, and rides more miles than anyone I have ever known. Built to last.

Where did you find it? Looks to be in great condition

Mike

slebo3213 · Mar 27, 2015

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Mike Muz 67":mkkljucx said:
A friend of mine had the same frameset for many years. He trained and raced on it, and rides more miles than anyone I have ever known. Built to last.

Where did you find it? Looks to be in great condition

Mike

Ebay. It wasn't the most thought out purchase. I made an offer that I figured would get turned down but they took it. It's in amazing condition. A couple small chips on the inside of a chainstay and that's pretty much it. I'm almost afraid to ride it.

z979 · Mar 27, 2015

I reckon it looks like what I describe as a mark 2, on account of the clover at the top of the seat stay caps (rather than the Colnago of the original earlier ones) and the curved forks. Many of these had straight chromed forks and I suspect there may have been a choice as straight forks were considered pretty rad on introduction. It's end of 80s in my opinion. Got a pic of the underside of the bottom bracket?

slebo3213 · Mar 27, 2015

Underside bottom bracket

stringfellow1946 · Mar 28, 2015

It looks like its painted in "Team Panasonic Isostar" colours from the late 80's. But I think the team bikes had a Blue head tube? You don't see too many in that colour scheme. Nice frame

mecanicus · Aug 28, 2015

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Hi there!

I've recently became Colnago Master owner.
As everybody who bought vintage Colnago from someone who didn't care about it
I got into ivestigation. Lots of forums, sites... yet - only suggestions.

I see this topik is pretty dead, but the Master, posted here is THE SAME, mine is, but
the colour is different.

So, let's put some blood here - please help!

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