Colnago Master X-Light Saronni PR82...steel weenie? Updated.

[cmh]

Took a while but just finished! Weighing in at 16.2lbs...Colnago Master X-Light PR82, Super Record 11, Fulcrum Racing Light XLR Clincher w/Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX tires, Speedplay X1, Chris King Headset, Deda Zero Nero Stem, Deda Elementi Electa Carbon Handlebar. Colnago Carbon Setback Seatpost, Fizik Arione Saddle

[exhibitx]

wow, beautiful

[Cocolo]

WOW!

You need to flip the stem front clamp. Is upside down unless you meant to do that.

[cmh]

WOW!

You need to flip the stem front clamp. Is upside down unless you meant to do that.

Ha...thanks...I completely missed that. It looks like a 'C' now...Colnago on the brain I suppose.

Edit: Fixed it!

[TheBugMan]

That is one BEAUTIFUL bike!!!

I can't stop looking at her, she is special.

[dlight]

Magnificent!!

[cmh]

That is one BEAUTIFUL bike!!!

I can't stop looking at her, she is special.

Thanks! It's now my computer background.

[phallenthoul]

i didnt know porno pics were allowed in WW!

[Wingnut]

F..KING UNREAL!

[kiwi]

That bike is beyond words!

[Shamus]

Oh WOW!
That is really awesome!

[micky]

This was something going on from quiet some time on my mind!
Really gorgeous bike!

Any real weight of frameset?

[Daddy yo yo]

it's always a little difficult to build up a classic frame with modern parts. i like the idea of that classic look with up-to-date technology of the components. photography is well done, respect!

however there are several parts that do not quite fit the frame. first of all the stem is way too "fat". i would definitely go for a custom painted lugged steel stem with polished lugs, such as llewellyn (quite pricey though):



the bottle cages and the whole groupset are quite plump too. it's the latest technology, i know, it looks great on a carbon fibre frame, but on this frame with slim steel tubes, it looks a little misplaced/overdressed.

please, do not get me wrong, it still is a fantastic bike. all its components are fantastic if you view them alone. but alltogether, i see room for making the whole build a little more harmonious (= heavier though).

anyway, enjoy your sweet ride and thanks for this great photography! and don't care too much about my personal opinion!

[RichTheRoadie]

OH. MY. GOD.

It's not often I see a bike and just think "that is perfect", but... that is perfect. Awesome, simply awesome.

[kgt]

I also think it is very well done! I think that a master x-light with modern components is totally acceptable.
There is only 2-3 things I would change.

1. Chris king headset. It may be the best but a campagnolo record one would be the most appropriate.
2. Saddle. It looks too "modern" not that classy. A flite kit carbonio would be great (and lighter).
3. The stem has big and bold graphics. Something from 3ttt would be nicer maybe.
4. Not this bottlecage. Try a campy chorus or record.

A great bike nonetheless!