Bottle cages for Colnago

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

OK, so I'm full of the Emperor's New Clothes syndrome.
Just bought a 1990/91 Colnago Master. Need some bottle cages to match. There are so many out there that may or may not be "correct" and may or may not be of decent quality.
Any suggestions?

 

[jim haseltine]

Elite Ciussi in silver alloy with the round 'buttons'. No other style comes close. Unfortunately the modern version has awful red 'ELITE' branding on one of the arms but plain NOS are available and some knock-offs that look near identical. There's also an 'INOX' model but it's made from tubular stainless steel and in my eyes doesn't look right.

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Thanks. I was leaning towards the Ciussi but just wondered if there were any alternatives.
Ciussi it will be.

 

[Mod-Master]

You’ve got these: not period but very nice.

Titanium Alloy Water Bottle Cage for Bicycles Long lasting Performance | eBay

Titanium Alloy Hollow Bicycle Kettle Rack Riding Water Bottle Cage W/ Ti Screws. 1 × Titanium Alloy Kettle. Applicable: all kinds of bicycles with water bottle mounting holes. Material: titanium alloy.

www.ebay.co.uk

Otherwise elite ciussi would be my go to for period.

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

You’ve got these: not period but very nice.

Titanium Alloy Water Bottle Cage for Bicycles Long lasting Performance | eBay

Titanium Alloy Hollow Bicycle Kettle Rack Riding Water Bottle Cage W/ Ti Screws. 1 × Titanium Alloy Kettle. Applicable: all kinds of bicycles with water bottle mounting holes. Material: titanium alloy.

www.ebay.co.uk

Otherwise elite ciussi would be my go to for period.

Thanks. I've seen those. There is a big thread on here about them that somehow was talking about chilli peppers! Very entertaining - I think.
Yes they look nice but I'm leaning towards the Ciussi.
I've got Colnago OCD, Elite is just "right" as is Campag.

 

[jim haseltine]

There you go.

though it's now shod with Campag Omega rims

 

[Jesper]

I agree with previous recommendations. I tend to use the Campy "Biodinamica" (although prices are getting a bit steep; even for just a bottle cage) style bottles for the late 80s-90s for looks and performance (aerodynamic and aesthetically pleasing).

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

There you go.

though it's now shod with Campag Omega rims

Here's mine but with Mavic Open Pro rims.

And it now has a white Colnago saddle.
Bling, bling.

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

I agree with previous recommendations. I tend to use the Campy "Biodinamica" (although prices are getting a bit steep; even for just a bottle cage) style bottles for the late 80s-90s for looks and performance (aerodynamic and aesthetically pleasing).

Indeed. I looked at those and saw them at £150. I need two and there is no way they will get past SWMBO.

 

[The Bat]

@Sir Neil d'Menture

A classic Colnago, one of my favourite makers from that late 80s - mid 90s period with the mix of classic steel frames and just enough new tech to make riding a bit more comfortable e.g. brifters, decent brakes etc.

I've just had a look amongst my pile of parts and have found an Elite Ciussi, alloy with yellow buttons that I probably bought in the very early 90s. IIRC it doesn't quite grip the bottle as tightly as it did when new, I'm not sure if it could be gently squished to give more grip.I won't use it again so you are welcome to have it; pm me with your details if you want it.

Kevin