Colnago master x light ad4 advice

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chazmtb
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by chazmtb

So I recently purchased my dream bike, something that I have wanted for 20 years. This edition is very nice without much flaws, no rust and a few negligible paint chips. I have a set of 10 speed alloy chorus groupo but the levers and rear deraileur have a little rash. I'm thinking should I go with a newer modern group or stick with the chorus. I'm leaning towards the chorus. Bar tape will be white.

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Danza
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by Danza

Please no 2015 campy cranks on this frame

raisinberry777
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by raisinberry777

10sp Chorus will look stunning, go with that.

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MJB
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by MJB

or 11 speed Athena..... like I built up mine?

Ultratorque cranks still avail. if you hunt them..... I think a silver crank will look better down in the BB area than more black (ie a dark Chorus crank) keep the carbon off this one..........

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chazmtb
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by chazmtb

MJB. That's beautiful. Ok stick with chorus. Maybe the rash won't bother me that much. Just waiting on a fsa Ti square taper Italian bb to arrive and I can put it together. Will break out the Mother's polishing ball to freshen up and polish all the silver parts.

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de zwarten
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by de zwarten

No problem to use modern components or to have all-black components. Whatever you feel fit. Enjoy the ride, I am going to enjoy mine (Master Olympic, Record carbon 9sp with everything black) in half an hour!

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Stolichnaya
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by Stolichnaya

Huh, did not know that FSA produced a square taper BB with an ISO axel. Any reason to not use a Campy Chorus square taper BB? They are fantastic and not hard to find.

chazmtb
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by chazmtb

Weight I guess. Saves about 40 grams over record and about 60 grams over chorus.

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de zwarten
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by de zwarten

If you want to save weight there, go for a Phil Wood Titanium axle ISO square taper BB.

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kgt
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by kgt

10 speed alloy chorus. The right choise!

chazmtb
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by chazmtb

Coming together
Here are some weights
Frame with headset. 1670g
Fork 530
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Rumsas
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by Rumsas

Now i want one

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kgt
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by kgt

Nice but not excited with the spacers, stem and this saddle...
Keep it simple in order for the frame to stand out.

tids0009
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by tids0009

I've got a Colnago Master i bought brand new in 2009 and built it with the last model Campagnolo Record Carbon 10 speed. Rides brilliantly.

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chazmtb
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by chazmtb

Arg. I don t have a step down ferrule for the rear dérailleur braze on stop. Have too find one or order one. Guess it will be completed next week. I think it will turn out ok once I have the white bar tape and white hoods installed.

Tids your bike is beautiful.

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