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McJim
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 17, 2011
Strengths: Super stiff, lively frame with excellent handling and some comfort.Weaknesses: Heavier than a top end carbon frame.Bottom Line: I've used a variety of frames mainly 531c or Titanium. The Mix came up at a bargain price so I test rode it and loved it. Luckily I had access to an elite coach who set up the bike for me so it was perfect. The bike is very lively due to the geometry and short wheelbase. The rear triangle feels super stiff due to the alloy chainstays but the ride is softened by the carbon B-Stays and carbon forks. The bike handles like no other I've ridden allowing me to make up good time on descents in hilly races. The Columbus Airplane alloy is profiled for extra stiffness and a thinner wall to reduce weight. Overall my bike weighs 8.4kg including pedals so it's not as light as a top end carbon bike but is certainly comparable with some of the mid ranged carbon frames.
Favorite Ride: 2006 Colnago Mix
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Wensley's Cycles, In
Bike Setup: 56cm frame with Campagnolo Chorus components. Campagnolo Zonda wheels, Schwalbe Ultremo R Tyres, Deda handlebars, ITM Millenium Carbon stem, Look KEO Sprint pedals and Selle Italia Flight Titanium saddle.
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Ride-Fly
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 12, 2010
Strengths: Colnago handling!!! Stiff, efficient power transfer. Pretty smooth too.Weaknesses: On the heavy side.Bottom Line: I have had my 2005 Colnago Mix since 2006. I currently live in Portland, OR but my Mix stays in SoCal since I am there quite often. I don't get to ride it as much as I would like but when I do, I enjoy it thoroughly! I have a lot of nice high-end bikes (Extreme C, Fondriest Top Carbon and Carb Level, Tommasini Tecno steel) and this one doesn't fall behind any of those. I love both my carbon bikes best but this Colnago is a superb ride too. Very stiff and great power transfer. Just a tad on the heavy side. Not as smooth as my carbons or my Fondy Carb Level. But still, it doesn't rattle my teeth. Best thing about Colnagos is the handling. IMHO, they are the best handling bikes ever made! My Tommasini is very very quick handling and I prefer Colnago's stabler handling characteristics. The craftsmanship is typical Colnao- GREAT!! I love the Master-inspired toptube and the Dream-inspired downtube. Hence, why it is called the Mix.
Favorite Ride: CO- Left Hand Canyon to Ward; CA-Piuma/Fernwood in Topanga; OR- Old Kruger Rd
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Sierra Trading Post
Similar Products Used: Colnago Extreme C, Fondriest TF1 Top Carbon, Fondriest Carb Level, Klein Quantum Race, Kestrel Talon, Tommasini Tecno, Gios Torino Professional, Gitane (forget the model),
Bike Setup: Veloce 10 gruppo with Ambrosio rims laced to Veloce hubs. Q2 carbon seatpost, ITM bar and stem, SI Prolink saddle, Look Keo pedals, Michelin Lithium tires
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Davefromaine
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 28, 2010
Strengths: Stiffness, efficiency, supple ride for an aluminum/carbon bike.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Reading the two previous reviews, I took the advice when one of these frames popped up at a good price. I gave up on trying stiff aluminum or all carbon bikes and have stuck with steel only - until now. This thing is absolutely fantasatic! Super stiff in the BB shell - every ounce of pedal energy is instantly transformed into forward motion. And the ride is as good or better than my steel Merckx - must be the B-stay technology. Still brand new ones on the web - get one if you can.
Favorite Ride: Streaked Mountain
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Pinarello Opera, Trek 5200, Orbea Orca, Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1
Bike Setup: Record-9
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David Dunn
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006
Strengths: Ride quality, build quality, handling and vaniety aspects as it matched the clubs coloursWeaknesses: None...Bottom Line: I have riden this bike for nearly 2 seasons now and I have to say I am loving it. It has handled everything I have thrown at it. It is more than comfortable on longer runs and it can fair shift when you are up against it on short blasts. I have even strapped on a aero bars a couple of times this year and Time trialed the thing and it was great. I am actually in the position of thinking of replacing it but I like the bike that much I am not sure I really want to. This bike makes you feel as if you are really connected to the road giving you massive amounts of confidence on downhills and flying into tight bends. This was my first colnago and to be honest I am hooked. If you manage to get a hold of this frame now for a decent price - get it as you will not be disapointed.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere as long as it is not raining
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: www.dooleys-cycles.c
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Campag Chorus/Centaur mix, Mavic Kysirum ES, Mavic Brakes, FSA chainset.
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HandyAndy
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 29, 2004
Strengths: Stiff, comfortable, handling, ITS A COLNAGO!!!!Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Colnago have done a super job with the frame.One look at how much work has gone in to shaping the tubes especially the top and downtube and you can see that this frame has been designed to take full advantage of the aluminum/carbon mix.The bike is fantastic.The frame uses all your energy to go forward at a rapid rate while the carbon b-stay soaks up all the bumps.The handling is the same among all colnagos as they all share the same geometry and its simply superb.You'll find yourself pushing the corners faster because of the confidence the bike gives you.I bought the frame in the world championship colours (NL38) and it looks brilliant.They even painted the aluminum to look like carbon(my choice) and you have to look very closely to tell its not carbon!I bought the bike from Maestro and the service I've recieved from Mike has been second to none.He is extremely knowledgable and brutally honest with his advice.A visit to his shop in bognor regis is always a pleasure and you get to see some amazing machines!A big thankyou must go to him for building a set of wheels for me with barely a days notice and a fine set of wheels they are as well!
Favorite Ride: Valley of a thousand hills
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: www.maestro-uk.com
Similar Products Used: C40 hp, various steel and aluminum bikes
Bike Setup: deda 215 bars, itm millenium stem, fizik arione saddle, 04 campy chorus 10 with record shifters.Mavic open pro cds.Shimano spd sl pedals
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