My new 'old' Colnago C60

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Probably about 200 grams of solid paint.

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Cranks and derailleurs arrived!! Still have a lot of adjusting to do, seat Is not quite level, post will go down a bit more and stem will be cut. Waiting on bottle cages, chain, speedo and bar tape. Not too much left to do : )

To be honest, I don't think the cranks look that great on it. What does everyone else think?
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Once it's done, it will look great with those cranks. Absolutely gorgeous! Great choice with the tan sidewall

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by Calnago

Agreed. I really like the new 4 arm cranks, particularly because you can put any combination of rings 34/50, 36/52, or std 39/53 without having to have a whole different crank. And it will look great once you start getting it all dressed up.
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Terrific! Colnago simply do have the best paint jobs.

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by Hans

Cranks look great. Probably the best looking C60 I have seen so far!
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The crank looks great. The whole bike looks fantastic. I am a little jelaous. :)

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Calnago wrote:Agreed. I really like the new 4 arm cranks, particularly because you can put any combination of rings 34/50, 36/52, or std 39/53 without having to have a whole different crank. And it will look great once you start getting it all dressed up.


Yep, but loking at chainrings prices it's almost cheaper to just buy new crankset ;)

Personally I don't like 4arm . looks so .. Shimano. I still prefer 2014 look. But, it's just me. And Ernesto ;) ( have image with C60 2015 SR and 2014 SR crank :) )
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stormur wrote:Yep, but loking at chainrings prices it's almost cheaper to just buy new crankset ;)

Personally I don't like 4arm . looks so .. Shimano. I still prefer 2014 look. But, it's just me. And Ernesto ;) ( have image with C60 2015 SR and 2014 SR crank :) )


I'm with you here. Although the 4 arm cranks may be quite useful because of the chainring thing, I still do prefer the more classy look of the older campy cranks, especially on the probably most classy modern frame around, the C60.
The whole setup still looks absolutely gorgeous! I really like Bora 35 wheels on a C60 :thumbup:

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Very nice; this build is going to look fabulous. I too wasn't sure about the new chainset initially but it grows on you and looks better in person than it does in photos. I have them on my M10 and all but one of my C59s now and I wouldn't go back; it's stiffer and it shifts better with the new front mech. Shame about the slight weight gain. The previous version is still beautiful but is starting to look a little dated now IMO.

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Mockenrue wrote:Very nice; this build is going to look fabulous. I too wasn't sure about the new chainset initially but it grows on you and looks better in person than it does in photos. I have them on my M10 and all but one of my C59s now and I wouldn't go back; it's stiffer and it shifts better with the new front mech. Shame about the slight weight gain. The previous version is still beautiful but is starting to look a little dated now IMO.


There are some things that never will look dated :wink: There are many frames out there that suit the 4 arm cranks perfectly but for a "modern classic / old fashioned" lugged frame I would definitely prefer the 5 arm crank. But as always, just personal taste. I just can't cotton up with that Japanese flavor around that new design :lol:

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The 5arm Campagnolo crankset is not more classy just because it is more beautiful (obviously) but also because it is an incarnation of a classic design dating since the mid '80s. The new design is more practical but all that reference is lost.

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by SLCBrandon

This is making want to go Bora 35's over 50's to share between my EP and my RXRS. I thought 50's were the only way but they look like the perfect depth on your C60.

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kgt wrote:The 5arm Campagnolo crankset is not more classy just because it is more beautiful (obviously) but also because it is an incarnation of a classic design dating since the mid '80s. The new design is more practical but all that reference is lost.


I'm agree with you: the previous 2014 Super Record Titanium was THE CRANKSET, looking good both on actual carbon framesets than on old steel ones.
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