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Focus on: Colnago CX-1 Evo

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Category: Colnago

Published on Monday, 14 February 2011 06:13

Written by Luca Salvatelli

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With the introduction of the new M10 frame, Colnago also revised his CX-1 frame, which is no longer an alternative to the EPS, but is within the range Colnago, an alternative, less financial commitment, the Colnago M10. The frame is carbon monocoque high modulus 3K, with thickness varying according to different areas of stress. The headstock adopts the headset Colnago C-HS2, bearing 1 inch and 1/8. The tube and horizontal sections are generous and join the headstock with a large area of hardening, even the bottom bracket is a good size and connected to the tube. The vertical pipe hosts seatpost diameter of 31.6 mm. The fork has straight legs, like Colnago tradition. The passage of the new rear brake cable, is now better guided. The frame is made in eight measures. The bike is then assembled with the Campagnolo Chorus 2011, with 11 speeds. The group includes the commands, changing the derailleur, the sprocket, chain and brakes. The bottle cage is Elite, while the saddle is a Prologo, custom Colnago. Always have the custom Colnago seatpost Deda, carbon fiber with fine adjustment of the inclination of the saddle, the stem and the handlebar Deda Elementi. The wheels are Colnago, with high profile rims in carbon fiber. The frame kit is priced around 2700 Euros, while the bike has described a cost of about 5000 Euro, which may fall to around 4400 Euro with Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels. The Colnago CX-1 Evo remains a good model, though now surpassed in performance by the new M10. The undoubted quality of construction of the frame allows good overall performance, not extreme, but able to satisfy even the most demanding cyclists. The high quality of driving skills, with an excellent overall balance, which has always distinguished all the Colnago. The cost of the frame kit, which increased slightly compared to the previous CX-1, is aligned with the best competition, though slightly higher. The more competitive the price of the bikes assembled. Do not underestimate the unique charm of the Colnago brand and the high price of keeping the bike on the market. No doubt about the overall quality of construction of the frame, his painting and assembly quality. Until yesterday, the CX-1 was the bike of many teams, this role is now left to the new M10, while the Evo CX-1 will make the happiness of the many amateurs who are looking for a high quality model, not extreme, but by undoubted aesthetic appeal and high-sounding name.