Colnago Competition 'Art Decor' Build

the frame is beautiful; personally i think the deep rims detract from the frame - my personal opinion deep section carbon doesnt look right on such a beautiful frame

Hello,
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, agreed, it is a lovely frame.
I didn't fancy being a slave to another period build after recently finishing my 1947 Hobbs of Barbican and old campag stuff seems so overpriced!
Don't get me wrong, I'm a fussy bastard and love period restorations as much as the next man and wouldn't rule out doing this sometime in the future with this frame (just not now!)
I've always fancied some medium depth carbon wheels an decided this would probably look good with them on however appreciate that this is subjective.
I'm going to build up some 'normal' wheels more suited to hill climbing as I'm riding the Marmotte this coming July.
Does the frame deserve better? Maybe but maybe you'll change your mind when it all comes together with the lovely carbon groupset :)

^^i disagree, I think it looks great, it's nice to see someone doing something different.

Thanks man.

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Cheers saarf

You won't regret getting a c40 hp ... Fantastic ride

& this build is coming on nicely .... Nice to see something different & those record bits will look fantastic

Thanks,
I hope so!

Why Record? and not Chorus? There's only approx 120g weight difference .. but a crudely £300 price difference.

Errr, I could make up some bollocks but really, It comes down to liking the aesthetic of Record better. This will be my Sunday best after all but you can guarantee one thing, I'll ride the shit out of it!