Buying a C60-what frame size?
Hey guys,
I'm planning on ordering a Colnago C60 Frameset today and wanted some info regarding sizing. I'm 5'6" and currently ride a 2017 Giant TCR SL (Small) and a 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (52), both with Speedplay pedals.
I would prefer a similar size, or slightly smaller, to my current bikes. Size 50, perhaps?
On another note, I really dislike the Colango color matched seatposts. Is it blasphemous to go with a plain black carbon seatpost?
Thanks!
I'm planning on ordering a Colnago C60 Frameset today and wanted some info regarding sizing. I'm 5'6" and currently ride a 2017 Giant TCR SL (Small) and a 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (52), both with Speedplay pedals.
I would prefer a similar size, or slightly smaller, to my current bikes. Size 50, perhaps?
On another note, I really dislike the Colango color matched seatposts. Is it blasphemous to go with a plain black carbon seatpost?
Thanks!
2018 Bianchi Oltre XR4, (Celeste Matt)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
Size down. A 50s Colnago is more like a 54cm. I'd suggest a 48S as more "like for like".
And the color matched seatpost seems appropriate/required only on specific color, in my opinion.
And the color matched seatpost seems appropriate/required only on specific color, in my opinion.
Current:
Wilier Wonka | Specialissima
Retired:
Evo | T2 | Blue | Project C6.0 | Felt AR FRD | Colnago C59 NERO | 2014 S-Works Tarmac | S-Works Venge | Wilier Cento Uno SL | Tarmac SL2
Wilier Wonka | Specialissima
Retired:
Evo | T2 | Blue | Project C6.0 | Felt AR FRD | Colnago C59 NERO | 2014 S-Works Tarmac | S-Works Venge | Wilier Cento Uno SL | Tarmac SL2
i think you're probably a 48s based on your info.
- Parlee Altum + DA9150 + Enve SES 4.5 Ene carbon hubs
- Parlee ESX + DA9150 + THM SRM PM + Enve SES 7.8 carbon hubs
- Moots Vamoots Disc RSL Titanium + DA9170 + Enve 4.5AR CK CL hubs
- Argonaut Spacebike 2.0 + DA9170 + Enve SES 5.6 DT Swiss 240 CL hubs
- Parlee ESX + DA9150 + THM SRM PM + Enve SES 7.8 carbon hubs
- Moots Vamoots Disc RSL Titanium + DA9170 + Enve 4.5AR CK CL hubs
- Argonaut Spacebike 2.0 + DA9170 + Enve SES 5.6 DT Swiss 240 CL hubs
Well that sucks! No size 48 in stock 
My second and third option are the Pinarello F10 and Bianchi Oltre XR4. Sizing is similar to the Colango?

My second and third option are the Pinarello F10 and Bianchi Oltre XR4. Sizing is similar to the Colango?
2018 Bianchi Oltre XR4, (Celeste Matt)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
corky wrote:are you stuck with one retail outlet? If so why? ....there are plenty of Colnago stockists around the world
That would be glad to ship you a c60.
Merlin Cycles had the Frameset on sale for $3800. Only size 48 is in white

2018 Bianchi Oltre XR4, (Celeste Matt)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
Yeah, you could offer this guy a bit less: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-48cm ... SwuLRZvVR4
Current:
Wilier Wonka | Specialissima
Retired:
Evo | T2 | Blue | Project C6.0 | Felt AR FRD | Colnago C59 NERO | 2014 S-Works Tarmac | S-Works Venge | Wilier Cento Uno SL | Tarmac SL2
Wilier Wonka | Specialissima
Retired:
Evo | T2 | Blue | Project C6.0 | Felt AR FRD | Colnago C59 NERO | 2014 S-Works Tarmac | S-Works Venge | Wilier Cento Uno SL | Tarmac SL2
Imaking20 wrote:Yeah, you could offer this guy a bit less: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-48cm ... SwuLRZvVR4
Not feeling the white. Besides, Merlin has the 48 in stock.
2018 Bianchi Oltre XR4, (Celeste Matt)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
morganb wrote:Are you doing sloping or traditional geometry?
Heres a link to the C60's I was looking at.
https://www.merlincycles.com/colnago-c6 ... 93522.html
2018 Bianchi Oltre XR4, (Celeste Matt)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
2018 De Rosa SK Pininfarina (Blu)
2019 Trek Madone SLR (Rage Red)
2019 Giant TCR Advanced SL (Chameleon Blue)
2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (Gold)
It’s sloping if it’s a 48. The smallest traditional you can get is a 53.
Colnago C64 - The Naked Build; Colnago C60 - PR99; Trek Koppenberg - Where Emonda and Domane Meet;
Unlinked Builds (searchable): Colnago C59 - 5 Years Later; Trek Emonda SL Campagnolo SR; Special Colnago EPQ
Unlinked Builds (searchable): Colnago C59 - 5 Years Later; Trek Emonda SL Campagnolo SR; Special Colnago EPQ
Noctiluxx wrote:Hey guys,
I'm planning on ordering a Colnago C60 Frameset today and wanted some info regarding sizing. I'm 5'6" and currently ride a 2017 Giant TCR SL (Small) and a 2016 Specialized Allez DSW Sprint (52), both with Speedplay pedals.
I would prefer a similar size, or slightly smaller, to my current bikes. Size 50, perhaps?
On another note, I really dislike the Colango color matched seatposts. Is it blasphemous to go with a plain black carbon seatpost?
Thanks!
I have close ties with a Colnago dealer and have seen all kinds of people buy them. If you are 5'6", I definitely say you should go with a 48s or even a 45s, depending on how aggressive you ride.
I have to agree with you these colored seatposts are not the best looking things. See if where you buying the frame will sell you or swap it for a black seatpost. My guy will do it for you. Or get a campy 31.8 searpost. It will look very good on any Colnago. PM me if I can be of help!
Cheers!
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I'm also 5' 6" and see myself riding a 45s for what it's worth. However, I've never test ridden any size Colnago.
For the record, I currently ride a 49cm Addict (w/100mm stem). I used to ride an older 49cm Addict (w/90mm stem) and before that a 50cm Madone before that (w/90mm stem).
Looks like the 2017 Giant Advanced SL in sz S is a bit bigger than my XS 49cm Addict, so I understand the 48s or maybe even 50s suggestion.
Happy biking buying! Very exciting time.
For the record, I currently ride a 49cm Addict (w/100mm stem). I used to ride an older 49cm Addict (w/90mm stem) and before that a 50cm Madone before that (w/90mm stem).
Looks like the 2017 Giant Advanced SL in sz S is a bit bigger than my XS 49cm Addict, so I understand the 48s or maybe even 50s suggestion.
Happy biking buying! Very exciting time.
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