Colnago’s new top-of-the-range, custom-made 100% carbon-fibre racing machine, the C59 Italia, was four years in development. Designed, built and painted in Italy and with a frame weighing about one kilo, the C59 Italia features a classic Master-shaped internally ribbed top tube and down tube to maximise stiffness, which is further increased by square chainstays and seatstays.

Technology:
From computer-aided designs, we work with our composite suppliers to create the unique molds for our EPS lugs and for frames like the CX-1 which have one-piece front triangles. Only by controlling every aspect of the design and manufacture of these vital parts can we make a carbon composite frame that lives up to the Colnago badge.

EPS frames are still fully manufactured in Cambiago, while other carbon frames come here for the all-important finishing and painting steps. Even our more affordable complete bicycles go through rigorous quality control before they’re shipped to your dealer.