Colnago Concept CHDK - 7kg (NSW454 Cincher)/ 6.5kg (Lightweight Tubular)

[nismosr]

Which brakeset you'll be using ?

[Calnago]

Nice, although I still prefer separate traditionally shaped bars for their versatility, including tilt and ability to mount accessories like a computer/light. Although my K-Edge for the Garmin also is the light mount, but without a round section of bar there's no way to mount it on these. Very pretty though. And @Discoverspeed did say he was giving the nod to form over function in this build.

[nismosr]

Nice, although I still prefer separate traditionally shaped bars for their versatility, including tilt and ability to mount accessories like a computer/light. Although my K-Edge for the Garmin also is the light mount, but without a round section of bar there's no way to mount it on these. Very pretty though. And @Discoverspeed did say he was giving the nod to form over function in this build.

Same exact reason why I opted not to get them, but they sure look pretty.

[Discoverspeed]

Which brakeset you'll be using ?

I have a spare set of Di2 9070 with Direct Mount fork and seat stay brakes, so will stick to this (including the groupset). Would love to use the new DA 9150 DM brakes that is 47% stiffer but then I won't know where to put the old DA 9070 DM brakes as my other bikes are all pivot mount brakes. In any case, I prefer the more aero look of the old DA DM front brake (re Form over function for the front).

I was also toying around with getting the Colnago DM brakeset but my LBS advised me against them as the braking power is not as good.

Other brakes considered -

1. TriRig front from another aero road bike I had, but the braking power was really weak (compared to DA) and I lost the DM mount adaptor! Bummer
2. EE brakes DM - may consider this later

[Discoverspeed]

Nice, although I still prefer separate traditionally shaped bars for their versatility, including tilt and ability to mount accessories like a computer/light. Although my K-Edge for the Garmin also is the light mount, but without a round section of bar there's no way to mount it on these. Very pretty though. And @Discoverspeed did say he was giving the nod to form over function in this build.

Same exact reason why I opted not to get them, but they sure look pretty.

Yes. This bike goes into my bucket list collection with the occasional ride. It is aimed at Form first - in my case, to accentuate as much of the intricate gold design strokes as possible.

For my training rides, I would be on my Storcks as they are the exact opposites - totally performance function over form

I totally agree with the tilt inflexibility of integrated bars and also the fact that you will never ever transfer this particular bar to another bike. It will look totally out of place on another scheme.

This integrated bar to me is therefore more than just an ordinary bar-stem integration. I view it to be an extension of the frame and seat post art deco design - in essence, an "integration" of bar, stem, frame and post

[Discoverspeed]

I got this Bar Fly Spoon mount for the handlebar. Fits the Garmin 1000, which is probably the only computer that displays numbers that my eyes can see.

Still missing a front light mount solution. I wonder why Bar Fly did not design a go-pro adaptor underneath the garmin adaptor ala K-edge

[Calnago]

Ha, I just worked with some of those Pro Stealth bars this weekend. But those aren't the bars that came with your Concept. Do the bars you receive have any mounting mechanism like the Pro Stealth bars you show?

[Discoverspeed]

Hi,

The bars are actually Deda Elementi Alanera Integrated Bars. They do have the underside holes for mounts like Bar Fly Spoon


I have the Ram2, MOST Talon (Version 1) and the latest MOST Aero Talon integrated bars for previous and current bikes. All these will also work with the Bar Fly Spoon.

Just came across a Garmin-Gopro Type Light Combo mount - k-edge Splayd. Put on a gopro mount type light underneath and we are in business

[Calnago]

Well there ya go... Love the K-Edge stuff and that's the exact light adaptor (GoPro mount) that I use for my Light & Motion 800. Works a treat. I trust that K-Edge will fit on your Alaneras like it does the Pro bars?

[JKolmo]

Wow, this will be stunning! Congrats, and don't forget to ride it too!

[Imaking20]

Solid thought process on the brakes. I very briefly ran a tririg on the front of my FRD and learned what truly poor modulation feels like! The EEs would sure be nice as well

[jimaizumi]

Discoverspeed, I too heard that the Colnago labelled direct mount brakes were utter rubbish and better not to touch even with a 10ft pole... Though, I wonder who makes them, TRP? EE may be the only way but seems a tad too "Industrial" of a look for the Concept and would suggest throwing DA into the mix....

[Discoverspeed]

Thanks for the feedback jimaizumi.
I am just waiting for the first "Why not Campy groupset?" comment

DA it is. Not going to waste a perfectly good groupset sitting in the corner

[Discoverspeed]

Wow, this will be stunning! Congrats, and don't forget to ride it too!

Thanks. I will definitely ride this - maybe more than I should as a "collection bike"

[Discoverspeed]

Wow! Did Colnago paint the bars for you or did you have those done custom?

Did a bit of digging on the Japanese LBS sites and found some information on the matching bars for both CHDK and CHDB schemes



My 110*420 bar came in at 410g, so the weight claim is fair
My ideal stem length for this geometry is 120 for a minimal post offset. So I am crossing my fingers! I don't even have the seat post saddle offset dimension (not listed in any literature). So I am really flying blind. If you see my final build look kinda strange at the butt area, you would know why.
The (Hong Kong) shop I bought the frame from only had this bar size paired with the 50s frame. He wouldn't sell me just the frame alone or order another bar in 120 for me

BTW, the Yen120,000 (about US$18,000) is for the complete bike. Price for the bars was not individually offered