Colnago Master X Lite

[ededwards]

I've wanted one of these for a very, very long time (1986?) and finally got it last month (many thanks to Melvin and Roy).

So, here it is, an art deco Colnago Master X Lite. Not sure of exact age but obviously predates the straight Prescia forks so I'm guessing 1985-86 although I'd be happy to be corrected. Pretty much all Nuovo Record apart from the Super Record brake calipers.

It was going to be a leftfield entry into Purple BoTM but sadly the bar tape took 10 days to arrive and I only got it today. Equally sadly I had some perfect pirple Look Carbon pedals that I sold recently that would have been just the job as the red clash a bit. Never mind.

I've only ridden it once and it was everything I hoped it would be, light, responsive and beautifully balanced. I am a very happy man.

 

[ededwards]

A couple more photos

 

[captain8track]

re:

where is the zipp wheels, battery operated gears and 56speed rear cog?

-kidding looks very nice!

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

Very nice, i want one

 

[missmyfat]

You got it then ed, and gorgeous it is too

 

[bikenut]

colnago

now thats a lovely italian thoroughbred

 

[mazdaman1980]

I am not a big Racing Bike fan but i really appreciate what they do but that is a really beautiful looking bike!!

 

[BONTY1]

Thats lovely! I've been eyeing up the new version of the Master but unfortunately at the moment i haven't the funds!
Thanx Max

 

[sinnett177]

In both looks and engineering that frame is a work of art.

 

[cchris2lou]

that is just splendid .

when it comes to road bikes , Masters are some of my fav .