The Colnago C60 is a top product that combines history and modernity

Colnago offers almost 70 years of experience in professional sports:

Early on, Ernesto Colnago began to demonstrate his skills in prestigious races like the Giro d'Italia. How high quality Colnago bikes are, can be seen well on the C60. Even after almost 10 years, it cuts a fine figure as a second-hand bike. Here we explain why the bike "Made in Italy" was one of the most popular road bikes in the range.

An excellent road bike for the anniversary

The Colnago C60 is available in the Classic, Racing and Italia variant. Whether as a frameset or as a complete wheel, the C60 is a very good overall package. It was brought to the market for the 60th anniversary of Colnago.

The road bike was traditionally assembled by hand and only 17 pieces per day came out of production. The frameset comes in 14 different variants, which is a considerable number.

A good reason to buy the C60 as a used bike is the extremely durable carbon frame. It is extremely durable and was manufactured in sleeve construction. The weight with 7 kg can also be seen. In case of damage, the tubes can be replaced and even the bearing seats can be repaired. A defective tube only needs to be sawed off and a new one is inserted with ground-off sleeves.

The C60 is an exquisite total package that is better than the individual components. The skill of Colnago, all components fit perfectly together, makes the C60 only the bike that it is. The many options, like the carbon bottle cage, give you great variety. In addition, there was the Colnago headset with some spacers.

The frameset is available in several frame sizes. Whether you take the frameset to assemble yourself, or a complete bike, you will have your joy with it.

The Colnago C60 is not a burden on your body even after many miles. The struts are durable and the bike offers a responsive steering response. Towards the dropout they are slightly curved. The C60 is a very good mix of lightness, stiffness and speed.

In the current Colnago range you will find the following bikes

• Road Bikes: Colnago C68 Road, Colnago V3Rs, Colnago V3, Colnago V4Rs

• Iconic: Colnago Arabesque, Colnago Master

• Time Trial: Colnago TT1

• Gravel Bikes: Colnago G3-X

Colnago's C60 you can either equip yourself or find it with high-quality components in the basic equipment

With one of the 14 frame sets you have a wide choice to select the frame and components yourself. This offers an individual design of the bike according to your wishes. From inexpensive parts to professional equipment, everything is possible.

What is not manufactured by Colnago itself, comes from internationally known suppliers. Among them are, for example, Campagnolo, SRAM, Shimano, Fulcrum Racing or even Mavic.

Derailleur groups & brakes

Derailleur gears: You can find the bikes with the Campagnolo Super Record EPS and a Power2Max Type S power meter, among others. With the frameset you can choose the derailleur, bottom bracket and other parts of the groupset.

The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and Ultegra always make a good impression on a road bike. In addition, another shifting group is the SRAM Red eTap AXS. Shimano and SRAM are by far the market leaders in the shifting groups. Often, it is rather personal preference that decides the choice, rather than the actual difference. For this, the products of both manufacturers are technically too close together.

Brakes: On the C60, you'll find two brake options. Some models are still equipped with rim brakes, while others already have the modern disc brakes. Disc brakes are clearly superior to braking via the rims.

Cockpit

Saddle: A saddle for the C60 is, for example, the Selle Italia SLR. Selle Italia is with more than 120 years in the business. They are one of the most popular brands for saddle and also the SLR convinces with its design.

Seatpost: Among other things, the Colnago C59 C60 CLX Carbon Seatpost is used for the seatpost.

Handlebar & Stem: Above the head tube, for example, you will find a combination of Fizik Stem and Cyrano 00 Carbon Handlebar. Another pair are the Colnago HB-01 handlebar and the Colnago Nemesis stem.

Wheels & Tires

Wheels: Here, for example, the Campagnolo Bora Ultimate Carbon wheelset comes into play. Fulcrum Racing also produces wheelsets with very good performance and aero characteristics.

Tires: The tires used were the Mavic Cosmic or Mavic Yksion Pro. The Vredestein Forzetta Senso tires also found their application. On an older bike, it is quite possible that the tires and tubes are porous. You definitely need to check that before you get going. To be on the safe side, it does not hurt if you have a spare tube with you. You can also bring the tools for changing them with you.

Additional equipment

If you have a special preference for pedals, you should immediately put suitable in the shopping cart. With a used bike, it is advisable to put the whole bike through its paces. Then you can decide what else you need.

A tight-fitting clothing is always good to use on a road bike. Other accessories are, for example, a second water bottle holder including bottle or a rain jacket. In a saddle bag you can pack some tools, patch material and a spare tube.

Do I choose one of the many framesets or do I choose a fully equipped Colnago C60

If you prefer to look at the novelties, Colnago offers you many other stunning road bikes.

The Colnago V3Rs gained its fame at the Tour de France 2021 and 2022 by Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian won 2 years in a row the overall victory in the most famous bike race in the world. Hardly any other bike is so well tuned. It combines a high stiffness and low drag for maximum performance.

With the Colnago V4Rs you have another excellent road bike at your disposal. When you race down the slopes, you will experience a real adrenaline rush. The bike is secure on the road and offers a good grip in tight corners. The power from the legs gets efficiently into the pedals to master climbs.

The Colnago C68 is the current successor to the C60 and was also made by hand in the home. It is best made for extensive training rides to be able to complete your full workload. Despite the latest technology, the bike exudes a certain charm. So you will draw the eyes in the city on you. The comfort has not come up short.

With the Colnago V3 is in road bike for beginners on offer. This is the best way to get to grips with the high-quality models.

If you like a retro look, then you will like the Iconic bikes. The Colnago Arabesque and Colnago Master are made of steel and have a classic design. Paired with a few novelties, riding is really fun.

The Colnago TT1 is suitable for triathlon and time trial. It is extremely streamlined, thanks to outstanding aero properties. After a strenuous triathlon you sit relatively comfortably in the saddle.

With the Colnago G3-X you have the opportunity to enjoy nature to the fullest. It is one of the fastest gravel bikes on the market. You can sweep over the gravel roads and race over the paved roads. With the right choice of tires, you'll get great performance everywhere. If you want to take it on a bikepacking trip, you can attach several panniers to the frame.

In the Colnago Studio you have the opportunity to design the Colnago C68 completely according to your own ideas. It starts with the frameset and the color choice and ends with the components.

Colnago remains true to its line even after more than half a century

Ernesto Colnago learned to weld at the age of 13. A little later, he started working as a mechanic for Fiorenzo Magni at the Giro d'Italia. His craftsmanship and interest in bicycles were the cornerstone of today's globally successful Colnago brand.

At Colnago's headquarters near Milan, Cambiago to be precise, they are always good for a surprise. When the Italians went to the start of the Paris-Roubaix race with a carbon frame, they were wearily smiled at. No one believed the material could cope with the demanding course and the competition expected Colnago to fail.

In the first year Franco Ballerini climbed the podium and the next 5 titles were won with the Colnago C40. It is clear to see where carbon frames have made it to today. They appear in the range of almost all premium manufacturers, such as Bianchi.

We at Buycycle are happy to answer your questions, whether it's a used bike or a new bike. If the delivery time for a new bike is too long for you, then the C60 is a very good alternative.