1990s Colnago Master Steel Frameset

Quigs Snr

Decent, but not perfect condition.

Approx 1994/1995 Colnago Master Olympic Decor with Chrome Prescia straight blade fork.

53cm top tube (roughly 52cm seat tube). 11cm head tube.

Headset included. Might be able to throw in a pair of Modolo period handlebars if you like (once I take them off one of the other Colnagos).

Was looking for an imperfect master to add to the collection to build as a Neo-classic bike i.e. modern record 11 speed group and other components... I was going to get madclown in limerick (facebook his work).. to do a respray in the classic Saronni colour scheme...

.. However... it is a little big for me, especially compared to the 1983 model parked next to it built with period components.

Also, whilst the paint has a fair few imperfections up close (I have tried to capture this in the pictures).. it has patina, but is hardly a wreck,in fact its quite fetching as a built up bike (also captured in the pictures), so much so that it seems like a crime to strip it down.

Anyway, these go for good money on eBay and various other places.. but I am only looking for 450. Based in Waterford. Could probably post if required.

Quigs Snr

Using previous owners pics.. but frameset is in the same condition since then... just frame, fork and a headset that I am unsure of the quality/completeness of. Nothing else. Note I don't have any of the carbon forks that are in some of the pictures.

Quigs Snr

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ricardospeedo

would you consider 350

bsb1971

I see it is pictured with a set of easton forks as well - were these yours or the previous owner?

RobFowl

Fcuk me Quigs that is gorgeous.
If I didn'y have one I'd be biting your hand off for asking.....

Quigs Snr

The easton fork was a previous owner who wanted to lighten it up as part of a "neo classic" build. He also had a profile carbon fork with 1 inch aluminium steered. I didn't want them though.. I only took the original chrome fork.. it felt like blasphemy to do otherwise.

Some great YouTube videos on folks building these into neo classic bikes with modern silver campag Athena parts etc... so this was the idea.. but once I had the frameset.. blemished with use marks as is it is.. I found myself unable to butcher it..

Quigs Snr

This one for example:

https://youtu.be/zaGq-S42gQg.

The main issue for me is that the seat tube is a bit too long. Especially compared to my other 2.

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Second picture take at the oldvelos classic last year folks... it's on this weekend.. I am raging that I will be put of the country for it... great weekend.. great location.. first time I ever got a beer in the goodie bag for a bike ride !

Brendan Hennessy

We'll miss you this weekend Quigs - but big welcome to everyone else. Come and see Fausto Coppi's bike from his 1959 appearence in Ireland at the free vintage velo expo at Coach House Coffee, Kilmacthomas on the Waterford Greenway. 25/50/70miles cycles on Sunday www.oldvelos.com for more

ciarano

Aw man I'd love your Colnago do you have many for sale?

sin_26

What height it will suit?

Quigs Snr

I am 5'7. It would fit me with a 100mm stem. Older bikes tend to be taller. I reckon it would be fine for a 5'9 (maybe taller) person depending on how racy you like your fit. I can do exact measurements to compare to your regular bike if required.

Quigs Snr

ciarano wrote: »

Aw man I'd love your Colnago do you have many for sale?

I only have the 2 Colnago masters left, plus the spare frame. Only the spare frame for sale at the moment. I sank a fortune in restoring the red one, which I bought as a wreck in Sicily on holiday... and the other one.. thats 100% original.. and one scratch on the rear seat stay aside, its virtually showroom condition. Relatively rare for one of that era... and tough to restore to that condition because the decor paint job is a bugger to recreate perfectly. They'd both be top of the market prices (I mean like 1500+ - not steelvintage.com 3 grand top of the market type prices mind you !) But not for sale at the moment.

No new projects for me until the new year.. but all I am interested in when I look for the next project is anything chromovelato, or high end tomassini etc.... I sort of fancy a Colnago C40 too.. not that retro, but always had a soft spot for them.

Quigs Snr

Against this frame, I would allow a partial trade in of a crank for one of my modern bikes.. ideally a Rotor 3D30, 3D24, 3DF or Flow with 170mm cranks. Or perhaps Dura Ace. (might consider FSA SLK or above). But thats the only part I need to pick up at present, nothing else is of interest right now.

ciarano

Hi there ,


I have Dura ace and Sram red on Rotor Q rings if of interest to you ,The Dura ace complete gruppo is on a Pinarello Prince sl Frame i was going to sell.


If allowed can PM you my email to send pics



Thanks

RobFowl

Quigs Snr wrote: »

Against this frame, I would allow a partial trade in of a crank for one of my modern bikes.. ideally a Rotor 3D30, 3D24, 3DF or Flow with 170mm cranks. Or perhaps Dura Ace. (might consider FSA SLK or above). But thats the only part I need to pick up at present, nothing else is of interest right now.

I would swap my wife?

Bit of a looker ....

clog

Offer asking.

Will be interesting to build over the winter.

RobFowl

You've got a bargain there Clog

ridelikeaturtle

RobFowl wrote: »

You've got a bargain there Clog

I completely agree. Built up either as period-correct, or as a neo-retro (which is what I'd suggest), this will be a lovely bike to ride.

Quigs Snr

clog wrote: »

Offer asking.

Will be interesting to build over the winter.

Just spotted this.. out of the country till Tuesday. Checked my pm s first and responded to them without seeing this... so apologies to those folks but in accordance with adverts rules.. dibs on this to clog.

Quigs Snr

RobFowl wrote: »

I would swap my wife?

Bit of a looker ....

Alright, back in the country, Clog, sending you a PM, its yours if you want to proceed. Depending on the pic Robfowl sends me of his wife of course.

Quigs Snr

This is now sold to Clog.

Happy motoring. Post a pic of it when you build it up !