Colnago - Master Olympic - Cykel - Unknown

The Colnago Master Olympic is one of the most iconic steel road bikes ever produced by the Italian brand Colnago, founded by Ernesto Colnago.
It was introduced in the early 1990s (around 1991) as an evolution of the “Master” series, which began in the 1980s and became a symbol of Italian craftsmanship in road cycling.

Key features:
* Steel frame made from Columbus Gilco tubing with star-shaped profiles (stiff yet comfortable)
* Finely crafted lugs, often chromed (fork and rear stays)
* Classic racing geometry with excellent stability
* Distinctive paint jobs, especially the famous Art Decor designs

Historical context:
The Master Olympic came out during a transitional era: steel was still dominant, but aluminum and carbon frames were starting to rise. Colnago chose to perfect steel instead, creating a bike that balanced performance with craftsmanship.

It was also used in professional racing, though it became more known for its refined ride quality than pure aggressiveness.

Why it’s a top vintage bike
Today, the Master Olympic is highly sought after because:
* it represents the peak of high-performance steel frames
* it has a unique and recognizable aesthetic
* it’s still great to ride today
* it holds strong value among collectors

In short, it’s not just a vintage bike, it’s a cult classic for enthusiasts of traditional road cycling.

From my collection I am selling Italian vintage bike Colnago master Olimpic Light Blue Colorurs, original paint, just restored in some parts looks like in good condition.

Bike has all components:
- frame Colnago with Columbus tubes model “Gilco Design” fork model “precisa”
- campagnolo shifters Mirage 2 front crown and 9 back
- campagnolo Mirage Levers, and brake callliper
- handlebar ITM Made in Italy + stem 3TTT Phantograp
- botton braket campagnolo
- headset Campagnolo
- bottle cage Made in Italy
- hubs campagnolo
- saddle “Bassano Selle” model excalibur vuelta(very rare) combined with same tape colour


Size 58x58 Large / Extra Large size
Size 58 vertical tube (center / center) x 58 horizontal tube (center/ center)

This is your chance to own a piece of cycling history. You need this item for your collection.

Note: Additional pictures available upon request. It may show certain characteristics of age. PLS use the zoom to watch minor signs of use even if its conditions are great); this bike is pre owned so it s not selling as new perfect one. Please feel free to ask us any specific questions you may have about this treasure.

I tried my best to picture all paint defects, please study photos carefully as the are part of the description.

There are no returns accepted - what you see is what you get.

Please ask your questions in advance. Shipping worldwide possible, I put EUROPE costs, if you are out EUROPE, PLEASE contact me to calculate standard or quick type of shipment to your country.

Any additional taxes, duties or charges are responsibility of the buyer, and these fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
For more details please contact your country's custom office.


POLICY
Item back is not possible, see all photos very well and if you have questions, please write to me before to put a bid.
Please look carefully all the pictures to avoid troubles for description; you will receive exactly all you see in the pics..
So pls contact me for any questions.
It can also be mounted on Campagnolo C Record components, C-Record Super Record,
I also consider an exchange with bikes such as Wilier Triestina Copper White Arabesque, Colnago Campagnolo 50th Anniversary, Masi de Rosa Pogliaghi Pegoretti Galmozzi or modern carbon bicycles such as Wilier Air, White Over XR3.


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La Colnago Master Olympic è una delle bici da corsa in acciaio più iconiche mai prodotte dal marchio italiano Colnago, fondato da Ernesto Colnago.
Nasce nei primi anni ’90 (intorno al 1991) come evoluzione della serie “Master”, una linea iniziata negli anni ’80 e diventata simbolo dell’eccellenza artigianale italiana nel ciclismo su strada.

Caratteristiche principali
* Telaio in acciaio Columbus Gilco con tubazioni a sezione stellare (rigidità + comfort)
* Congiunzioni lavorate e spesso cromate (forcella e carro posteriore)
* Geometria racing classica, ma sorprendentemente stabile
* Verniciature elaborate (famose le versioni Art Decor e colorazioni vivaci)

Contesto storico
La Master Olympic arriva in un periodo di transizione: i telai in acciaio sono ancora dominanti, ma stanno emergendo alluminio e carbonio. Nonostante questo, Colnago punta sulla perfezione dell’acciaio, offrendo una bici che unisce prestazioni e artigianalità.

È stata usata anche in ambito professionistico, mantenendo la reputazione di bici raffinata e precisa, più che estrema.

Perché è considerata “vintage top”
Oggi la Master Olympic è molto ricercata perché:
* rappresenta l’apice dell’acciaio moderno
* ha un’estetica inconfondibile
* è ancora perfettamente pedalabile
* mantiene alto valore tra collezionisti e appassionati

In poche parole: non è solo una bici d’epoca, ma un oggetto di culto per chi ama il ciclismo classico.

Dalla mia collezione vendo bellissima bici Colnago Master Olimpic versione azzurro chiaro, vernice originale, ritoccata in alcuni punti con vernice simile, in condizioni buone.

Componenti bici:
- telaio Colnago con tubi Columbus modello “Gilco Design” forcella modello precisa
- cambio anteriore, posteriore e comandi Campagnolo Mirage 2 corone davanti e 9 rapporti dietro
- gruppo Freni campagnolo Mirage
- piega ITM Made in Italy + attacco manubrio 3TTT pantografato
- movimento centrale campagnolo
- serie sterzo Campagnolo
- Porta borraccia Made in Italy
- mozzi campagnolo
- sella “Bassano Selle” modello escalibur vuelta (molto rara) abbinato il nastro dello stesso colore

Misura 58x58 Large / Extra Large size
Misura 58cm tubo verticale (centro / centro) x 58cm tubo orizzontale (centro/ centro)

Ideale per Ciclostoriche come EROICA POLVEROSA INTREPIDA ARTICA MOSERISSIMA BATTAGLIA VIGNA STORICA ed altre.

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