The C50 replaced the C40 in 2004, once again taking its name from the company’s next anniversary. The C40 would go on to enjoy enormous popularity, multiple professional victories, and 10 years of production, with only a revision to the chainstays during the last years of production. The C40 utilised bonded tubes but Colnago went to the trouble of moulding carbon lugs for every frame size to allow 1cm increments.
In 1994, Colnago celebrated its 40th anniversary with the release of the C40 but this time the company was ready to commit to full-scale production of the carbon frameset. The frameset utilised alloy lugs bonded to carbon tubes as per Alan’s production schedule at the time. Manufactured by Alan, there were two versions, one with a single downtube and another with twin carbon down tubes. The limited edition carbon bike was released as part of Colnago’s 35th anniversary celebrations with a specially embossed gold-plated Campagnolo Super Record groupset.Ĭolnago’s experimentation with carbon continued with the Carbitubo in the early ‘90s. Indeed, Ferrari assisted Colnago with the production of the C35 in 1989. The concept bike never made it into production, but Colnago would continue to collaborate with Ferrari. The frameset utilised carbon tubing and lugs and the bike was finished with hydraulic brakes and a gearbox instead of derailleurs. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom put the Colnago C60 to the test and wrote this review.Ĭolnago began working with carbon in 1986 when it collaborated with Ferrari to develop a concept bike. The result continues Colnago’s reputation for a beautiful bike that offers a classic ride. The C60 replaces the C59 with a revised tubeset and a few other refinements. Colnago is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an update to the company’s flagship frameset.
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