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Hi all. I have a new old 10 speed Campagnolo Chorus cassette that clicks on tightening. I thought the torque was 50nm on campagnolo. Tightening to 7 clicks seems very easy. Going on a Carbon-Ti hub. Any thoughts? Thank you.

^^ Too heavy for me 65kg rider.

"I mean, rightly, obvs., but why didn't the Colnago put you off if you are even slightly concerned about aesthetics?"

The bike is practically new (despite being 17 years old); it still has the original chain in good condition. Wheels are Ambrosio Excellence with Campagnolo Record hubs in brand new condition and I want to preserve them; spread the work load to a second set of wheels.

Choices are limited and I’d like to try a slightly wider rim, 22mm external would be good.

Main thing is a good feeling ride and the Campagnolo’s fit the bill. And DT Swiss on a C40? Everything seems to require a compromise.

Handbuilt DT Swiss RR411 with lightweight hubs like Carbon Ti or Campag Shamal Ultra C17?

It’s for a colnago C40 HP B-stay so presumably the Campag, but those big alluminium spokes put me off. Haven’t actually seen a pair; do they look that bad?

Thank you for all the replies. I bought The Campagnolo Chorus headset from look565w and really pleased with it. Should look really nice.

Thanks guys. Didn’t think you could still get them threadless for carbon steerer. I’ve been searching for 1 inch threadless headset for ages and nothing much has shown up.

Apparently these are still available from Winstanleysbikes.

1) Can any bike shop fit these or does it need the special CK tool?

2) Ridiculously expensive. Any better offering for a nice old Colnago C40?

Thank you.

Hi Adam. Interested in just the fork if it's in good condition.

That’s good news. Really appreciate you guys for replying. Thank you.

Considering buying a second hand Colnago. Anyone think this seat-stay looks suspicious? I’ve been assured it’s ok but only have this photo to go on.

https://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc304/michael432000/seat-stay_zpsuf5kzbyk.jpg

That’s very kind of you user100433. Italians certainly knew how to build a beautiful bicycle; makes some of the modern stuff look awful.

Thank you dj02.

Hi dj02. Yes.

Of course going there would be the best thing but not possible for me at the moment.

Do you mind me asking how you paid and which carrier was used? Was it insured?

Thank you.

Yes, I think you’re right. But when you see a gorgeous C40 in Lampre colour in good condition going for 1000 Euro, it’s hard not to dream.

Lot’s of lovely Colnagos at very sensible prices being advertised on various sites in Italy. Would anyone even consider getting one posted back to the UK considering all the potential things that could go wrong?

Anybody done it?

Been looking for a nice traditional geometry size 53 (Top-tube 53 or 53.5) for a while now.

Top tube is longer than 52cm.

I too am looking for one of these in nice condition.

Size 54 or 53, that’s 52cm or 51cm seat tube c-c and 54 or 53.5 top tube.

Old guy ex racer living in Ilford.

Not in any hurry but if anyone has a nice Colnago MXL or Tecnos in very good condition that needs a good home then this old guy ex racer would be interested.

Seat tube 52cm c-c. Top tube 54/53.5 c-c. (5ft 7ins and 81cm inseam self measured.)