Colnago Dream Lux B-Stay Navigators Insurance Pro Cycling Team Road Bike Campy

Description: Campagnolo Record 11 Speed Shifters, Derailleurs, Crankset & Brakes Campagnolo Protron Wheelset Campagnolo Headset Colnago R41 Carbon Stem Ritchey Carbon Fork Ritchey Carbon Aero Bars Ritchey seatpost Brooks Cambium C14 Test Saddle Fresh Bar Tape Columbus Airplane Pro Racing Set Tubing Carbon B Stay Michelin Power Road 25c Tires Pedals Not Included 57cm top tube 58cm seat tube 15cm head tube 32” standover Weighs just under 18 pounds with pedals By the break of new millennium, carbon frames took the flagship role in almost all major brands line ups and Colnago was no exception. That created a situation, that the prestigious brand from Cambiago offered frames made from three major materials at the same time. The top models from carbon fiber were already race proven. Then there were the lightweight aluminium frames, brought to perfection in the last years. And the steel frames were also to have, as the true legacy of the brand. This Colnago Dream Lux is the one which combines two materials in one frame. The main triangle is made of oversized Airplain aluminium tubes specially made by Columbus for Colnago. These have a pronounced cigar shaping and also crimping as a continuity of the vintage Nuovo Mexico or Master design. The rear stays are made of carbon fiber for light weight and also improved comfort. The Colnago Force front fork is also made if carbon fiber and with its robust shape and light weight fits the frame perfectly. (from online review): Handling Like A Dream The handling of Colnagos has never been in much doubt, so it’ll come as little surprise that the Dream handled well. All manner of corners could be taken at top speed with minimal consideration given to the road conditions. Tilt the bike into the corners and there was instant feedback about the level of grip that the Vredestein tyres could yield. Much of the credit for this must go to the straight-bladed, one inch Force fork. With the edge of traction so well signposted it’s possible to lean the bike over and really make the most of it. On the odd occasion when the amount of traction was less than anticipated, the bike really shone. The Dream builds so much confidence, it nearly led to catastrophe. On one occasion, on a greasy day on the way through Croydon’s back roads on my way to ‘CW Towers’, I was riding out of a traffic junction, with far too much speed, when both wheels slid out from under me. With most bikes this would have resulted in a crash but, thanks to the well-balanced nature of the Dream, a fall was avoided. By the time I’d realised what was happening, I’d slid from one car tyre groove to the next and grip had returned, allowing me to stand the bike up again and continue as if it was intentional. The only minor flaw in the otherwise excellent handling was found at high speed. While descending with other riders at close to 50mph, the buffeting experienced from other bikes crossing my path had the tendency to upset the front end a little and made it feel somewhat lively. This was nowhere near as obvious as on some other bikes – Cannondale’s CAAD7 for example – but clearly shows that Colnago has made the front end as lively as feasibly possible without having to sacrifice the overall package. Quality At A Cut-Price For a bike that’s been around for a couple of years the Dream is very modern in feel, no wonder it’s still in the range. Colnago for the masses? The Dream is about as close as you’ll ever get. It’s definitely still a genuine Colnago with all that the name entails, and yet it is available for less than half the price of the C50. I’m amazed to confirm that the ride does compare with the C50. It’s not quite as sophisticated or ultimately as comfortable, but also a lot less money. In all, it’s a great frame that makes the brand more accessible than ever before.

Price: 2495 USD

Location: Breda, Iowa

End Time: 2024-09-17T13:42:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 109 USD