Colnago Masterlight

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at California

Favorite Ride:
Various open road - variable terrain

Bike Setup:
Inclusive of the purposely requested Precisa steel fork........ Campagnolo gruppo(only). I like gruppo that is, first and foremost designed, engineered and manufactured by a dedicated bicycle gruppo company, not one which does same as a SECONDARY product line. I select decades proven gruppo based on superior metalurgy quality starting with durability, reliability, bearing superiority. 32x3X wheels.

Summary:
Absolutely superior bike, period.

Strengths:
The sum of the parts ARE greater than the whole.
Exceptional stability - solidity, handling, traction, acceleration. This cannot be improved upon.

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Over the years, several other lugged steel frames, all very good to great.
Steel bikes are simply the best, still.

Price Paid:  $2800.00 at R/A Cycles

Favorite Ride:
All of them!

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace. Mavie open pro rims. Continental Attack force tires. Bells,whistles and one arrogant rider ontop.

Summary:
I have owned this bike for 16 years! Hard to believe it is that old when I look at it. My bike still looks brand new. The paint job on it is magnificent. I always get complements on it.
My two boys own much less expensive Trek bikes that are much newer and the technology and weight makes my Colnago seem like a dinosaur. However, my boys and myself understand the aesthetic beauty of the Colnago.

Strengths:
At 16 years old, most of the newer bikes are probably lighter and perform better than my Colnago. The strengths are in its beauty and the great ride it gives me everytime I go for a ride even after 16 years. The pride and joy of being on a Colnago is enough to make me ride like the wind!

Weaknesses:
Myself.

Similar Products Used:
None like the Colnago.

Price Paid:  $2800.00 at R/A Cycles

Favorite Ride:
9W To Bear Mountain on The Hills

Bike Setup:
Shimano Dura-ace Double crank set, Mavic Open-Pro rims, San Marco Pro Race Saddle, Continental Gatorskin tires (Get them; not the lightest, but no flats).

Summary:
This bike is the "dream bike" of all bikes. It is extremely responsive, yet holds a beauty on the outside. The lugs on the frame are magnificent works of craftmanship, and proves to be king of all Colnago bikes. I have tried many Itallian bicycles, and by far, this one is the best. The stell frame offers comfort, stiffness, and a reasonable weight (light enough to ride 35+ mph). I have been using this bicycle for eight years, and I have to say, is still in great condition!

Strengths:
VERY responsive, VERY stiff, VERY comfortable (for a road racing bike), VERY aerodynamic, and VERY light (not as light as other bikes out there, but offers great performance).

Weaknesses:
By far, I have only encountered one problem with the bike; MAKE SURE YOU PUT GREASE IN THE SEAT TUBE; STEEL CORRODES.

Similar Products Used:
None (All of frames were not steel). I have ridden on carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum, alloy, and of course... STEEL. Steel is the best in both comfort and performance, in my opinion. Each material h

Price Paid:  $1250.00 at bicycle world usa

Favorite Ride:
Colnago Master Light

Bike Setup:
dura-ace with mavic wheels

Summary:
I simply love steel frames and the way they handle. They are very hard to bet in comfort and price. The Master Light takes it to another level smooth ride fast accleration.

Strengths:
workmenship of tubing and lugs to last a life time

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
trek oclv, torelli

Price Paid:  $3300.00 at velocite, seekonk, m

Favorite Ride:
Colnago masterlight

Bike Setup:
Campy Chorus, Mavic Cosmic wheels, ITM titanium stem, Michelin Pro Racers

Summary:
Rarely when you dream of a road bike does it in reality turn out to to be better. But in this case it does. A masterful creation that performs as beautiful as it looks.

Strengths:
Amazing steel creation that is stiff, comfortable and relatively light. Dive into corners at 35mph and it handles perfectly. Drop dead gorgeous that turns every head on the road.

Weaknesses:
It's a little shaky when riding with no hands and of course the price.