Today, Colnago bikes are recognized leaders in the bicycle market. They are a real work of engineering, which combines a centuries-old history in tandem with advanced technologies and innovations. The vehicle of the same brand has an unsurpassed design, perfect geometry and technically perfect structure.
Briefly about the brand
The legendary Colnago brand was founded in 1952. The birthplace of this brand is Italy. The founder of the company was the father of the world bicycle empire - Ernesto Colnago, who opened his favorite business thanks to his love of speed and racing. The young man began his path to the world stage with bicycle races of a professional level. Ernesto's dizzying career began very rapidly, however, as it broke off (due to an accident). Colnago could not continue his professional career as a cyclist in the future, but he did not despair. The young man opened his own workshop, which specialized in the production of road bike frames.
Thanks to the professional skills of the rider and the mechanic of the creator, as well as an amazing sense of style, Colnago bikes quickly gained credibility among similar products and became market leaders. The company successfully collaborated with professional racing teams and kept a finger on the pulse constantly. Thanks to innovative developments and technical excellence, the company's vehicles are a quality product whose name speaks for itself and does not need advertising.
Colnago's unique technology and strengths
The popularity of the brand lies in the skillful combination of factors such as a modern approach, functionality and safety. All bicycle models, without exception, are incredibly lightweight, practical and have the ability to reach high speeds.
Advantages of brand technology:
- The presence of a disc brake, which guarantees safety during driving, and also eliminates damage to the wheel rim. Such a brake system provides constant tire pressure.
- The use of the hydraulic system, unlike other brands that have been using its mechanical counterpart for a long time. Thanks to hydraulics, the overall weight of the vehicle is lighter.
- Symmetric action of the brake caliper.
- Possibility of independent adjustment of the brake system of the disk type.
- A large range of frame sizes, which varies from 42 to 60 cm.
- The perfect geometric structure of the company's vehicles provides fairly accurate control and stability of high-speed modes during the ride.
- The unique frame with a ribbed surface and the increased size of the feathers help to reduce the vibration mode on the road.
- Manual painting of frames.
- Passage of a multi-stage test system by each frame, which ensures the ideality of its design, appearance and all characteristics of the product.
Varieties of brand bicycles
- Road models of vehicles are an indicator of professionalism and excellent quality. The Italian Colnago bikes in this line are incredibly light and efficient. They are made of high quality carbon fiber, steel or carbon fiber. Such vehicles are designed for people who want to drive on the highway at maximum speed with minimal effort. Bicycle frames of this variety are the lightest and most rigid. A feature of this vehicle is light acceleration and excellent steering maneuverability.
- The urban line of bicycles is designed for daily use. Due to the minimal maintenance, this model is designed for a service life of at least ten years. The vehicle is equipped with additional stands, a boot and a lighting system. This type of bicycle has a relatively large weight and low drive efficiency. City-type Colnago bicycles have a stylish design and are made according to the latest technological developments. The Classica model is a prime example of this variety of brand vehicles.
- Cross-country bike models are designed for riders with a thrill priority. A popular variety of the line is the Colnago cyclocross bike . The frame of this vehicle is made of enlarged aluminum pipes according to the double butting technology. Thanks to such design features, greater rigidity of the frame and the entire product as a whole is achieved.
The latest collection of brand bicycles
- CX ZERO - a model that is a representative of the highway line of vehicles of the company. This bike combines modern design with a frame of classic geometric shapes. The model has a fairly smooth transition from the steering wheel to the saddle.
- CX ZERO Disc - similar to the previous model of the vehicle, which has not only a similar appearance, but also the same functionality. The only addition is the presence of disc brakes produced by innovative technology. Due to the design features of the brakes, this Colnago road bike is considered universal.
- The MC27 is a professional range mountain bike. The size of the wheels is 27.5 inches, which is considered a classic. The frame of the bike is made of the latest materials. Appearance is quite stylish and modern.
- STRADA SL - a bike that belongs to the line of racing vehicles. Thanks to the square section of the frame and the aluminum material, the bike is very light. The weight of the frame is about 1.2 kg. The fork of the vehicle is made of carbon fiber.
- The AC-R is a professional-grade two-wheeled vehicle with the distinctive features of a tapered carbon-fiber steering frame and the latest fork design. Thanks to the latter, all bicycle movements will have a smoother and more streamlined character.
- CLD is a representative of the women's line of bicycles. Its feature is the shortened size of the upper pipe and the steering stem.
Price policy
The highest quality of goods is the key to the popularity of brand products. One example of premium vehicles is the Colnago bike, the price of which ranges from 61,010 to 432,820 rubles.
Customer reviews. Positive and negative sides
According to a large number of buyers, Colnago bicycles are vehicles of exemplary quality, the positive features of which are durability, ease of operation and the ability to develop high speed.
In addition to the positive aspects, from the point of view of buyers, the vehicle has some disadvantages. The latter must include the highest cost, which is unbearable for many cycling lovers and fans of an active lifestyle.