Replica ernesto colnago mexico oro complete bicycle. 53.5 cm – Campagnolo Nuovo and Super Record – Gold-plated. Stunning Ernesto Colnago Replica Mexico Oro complete bicycle with a mix of Campagnolo Nuovo Record and Super Record parts. This bicycle has been fully restored, newly gold-plated, with new replica decals. Groupset is in excellent used condition. Bicycle has been fully revisioned, registered, and is ready to ride, tubulars must be glued. Crankset, brake lever, seatpost, and stem are all pantographed Colnago. The suede saddle is also branded Colnago. See photos for details. Released in 1972 to celebrate the Eddy Merckx’s world hour record set in Mexico City, the Colnago Mexico was basically a development of the older Colnago Super: same geometry but thinner Columbus SL tubes. Thus it practically became Colnago’s top of the line model. Colnago manufactured two different versions of the Mexico before launching the Nuovo Mexico in 1982. The Colnago Mexico Oro model was designed and produced. To commemorate the end of the limited run Mexico model. Colnago built a special Mexico road bike in 1979 which was fully gold-plated in 24K gold which was presented to Pope John Paul II. Five replica fully 24K gold plated Colnago Mexico Oro frame sets were also built at this time for very special customers. The stamped identification in the frame and the steering column are unlike any other serial numbers of other Mexicos or Mexico Oros. This particular bicycle is a replica of the 1979 model presented to Pope John Paul II, and is fully gold-plated in 24K gold. Mounted with a mix of Campagnolo Super Record and Nuovo Record parts, which have been milled, drilled, and pantographed to further embellish this stunning, eye-catching bicycle. Colnago Ernesto & C. Has been a leader in high-end road racing bicycles since 1952 and was founded by Ernesto Colnago in Cambiago, in the province of Milan. Colnago has played a large role in the history of road racing, working together with world famous teams and riders such as the Molteni Team and their star rider, Eddy Merckx. Campagnolo was and still remains one of the best high-end road bicycle components companies in the world. Started by Tulio Campagnolo, an amateur cyclist from Vicenza. In 1933 in the back of his fathers hardware store with the invention of the quick-release lever. The company grew slowly but steadily and introduced many new technologies to cycling, such as the. A two lever rear derailleur, and the Gran Sport single cable, parallelogram rear derailleur. By 1950 Campagnolo employed over 123 workers continuing to develop new cycling technology. Many world-class cyclists and teams have raced and won using Campagnolo groupsets, such as Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond, Miguel Indurain, and Vincenzo Nibali. Feel free to write to us with any questions, comments, or concerns and we will reply ASAP. We pride ourselves in securely packing each item so as to avoid any damage that may be caused during transport. Thank you for visiting this page. It is a criminal offence to falsify the details on this form. We cannot inaccurately describe the contents, claim a lower value or mark as a gift. Please do not ask us to do any of the above. Unfortunately we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. We are unable to reimburse any costs incurred regardless of the circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. All we want are satisfied customers. We are always trying to better our services, and we encourage and appreciate suggestions and insights into what you liked or didnt like about our service. Cicli Corsa Classico strives to develop and increase the passion for well-made classic Italian bicycles. Please check out our blog for news and information about historical rides, races, meeting and many other interesting things about Italian steel. The item “COLNAGO Mexico Oro Replica GOLD PLATED Bicycle Campagnolo Super Nuovo Record” is in sale since Tuesday, May 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Cycling\Bicycles”. The seller is “ciclicorsa.shop” and is located in Bergamo. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Road Bike – Racing
- Brand: Colnago
- Model: Replica Mexico Oro
- Gender: Unisex Adult
- Frame Size: 53.5
- Wheel Size: 700C
- Color: Gold
- Frame Material: Steel
- Brake Type: Caliper – Side Pull
- Number of Gears: 6
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
