The Colnago CLX 3.0 is completely new for 2012. The monocoque front triangle has many new features: internal routing of the rear brake cable, C-HS1 headset system, and a new fork made to work in harmony with the new headset. New tall section chainstays have been added, following the design outlook of the whole Colnago range. Sporting a square shaped cross section to guarantee more stiffness for greater pedalling efficiency. Also new for the CLX 3.0 is the ability to cleanly install electronic groupsets. The CLX 3.0 is available in 8 different sloping frame sizes. CLX 3.0 - quality, excellence, and value from Colnago. The 2012 Colnago CLX 3.0 Ultegra bike features: -Frameset: Colnago CLX 3.0 -Fork: Colnago CLX 3.0 -Brakes: Colnago Dual Pivot -Shifters: Shimano Ultegra -Crank: Shimano Ultegra 53tx39t -Front Deraileur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6700 -Rear Deraileur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6700 -Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 -Chain: Shimano Ultegra CN-6700 -Headset: Colnago HS-1 -Stem: Deda Zero One -Handlebar: Deda Nuova Sfida Carbon Wrapped -Seatpost: CLX 3.0 Carbon Aerodynamic Seatpost -Saddle: Colnago Z2 -Wheels: Shimano WH RS30A -Tires: Michelin Lithion 2 700x23c
Strengths: Fit and finish, ride quality, handling, and value
Weaknesses: i have found no weaknesses yet
Bottom Line:
I bought this as a frameset and built it with a Campy Record groupset. This is my first carbon frame as i have always rode steel frames and have been more than happy with it so far. It is stiff in the bottom bracket, yet has a comfortable ride, almost steel like in ride quality. The bike climbs well and handles like its on rails. The paint quality is excellent and gets a lot of compliments where ever i go. The bike weight is 16.5 lbs with pedals and cages. This bike is good for any type of riding.. centuries, crits, road races, or just casual group rides.
