Cycling Bargains - Swinnerton Cycles Colnago Road Frameset - C68 All Road Carbon Road Frame Set HADK - Blac (swinnerton-369299)

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Swinnerton Cycles Colnago Road Frameset - C68 All Road Carbon Road Frame Set HADK - Blac

Product Description

This product is a frame set and no a complete bike. Included in the box is the frame, fork, seatpost and headset. The All Road version of the Colnago C68 has all the features of the Road version but with a slightly relaxed geometry, taller headtube and the ability to accept tyre widths up to 35mm. The C68 Allroad is a dedicated version of the C68, a range of bicycles that best expresses the concept of 'handmade in Italy' and stays true to the true Colnago DNA, with the concept of multiple parts.The C68's soul is based on performance but also oriented towards riding enjoyment. Clean design, integration and modernity are at the core of the project.Unlike the road model, for the C68 Allroad specific geometries have been studied, making the bike more compact and comfortable, and with an optimized tire clearance. Increased Fork Rake_ the bike geometry sees +7mm on the Rake, with the same fork for all sizes.The trail is reduced compared to our std 43mm fork rake but this is balanced by bigger tires to obtain a similar value as our proven geometry. From a structural point of view there are some noteworthy differences compared to the predecessor, C64_ the bottom bracket, now with the standard T47, has merged with the seat tube while the "top tube" is characterized by the presence of two lugs_ one connected with the seat tube, the other with the steering tube. These lugs are integral with each other in the full carbon frame version, but there is the possibility of having these two lugs in titanium alloy. The Allroad is compatible with the CC.01 cockpit and has the same CeramicSpeed SLT bearings used in the Road variant. The seatpost is still the carbon fiber D-Shape of the latest models. The derailleur hanger, seatpost clamp and axles components are borrowed from the Road version. Remaining in the front section of the frame, note the integration of a ten-function multitool placed directly inside the steering cap (four-function multitool for the two smaller frame sizes). To maintain continuity in terms of spare parts and ease of production. Finally, a new option allows for the removal of the front derailleur support for mounting groups with a single-chainring crank set. Only Electronic group sets can be installed C68_ the frame and other technical features The C68 is made using a modular structure which is at the heart of the project and provides its excellence. Gluing the variou s parts of the frame, instead of assembling them inside a mould as happens with monocoque frames, still represents a uniqueness that allows for the creation of more sizes as necessary and, if desired, even a "made to measure" frame thanks to the titanium parts. The number of parts that constitute the frame is the same as with the previous C series even though, from an aesthetic point of view, its line may be more similar to that of a frame manufactured in one piece. The choice was dictate d by the search for a modern look, but always remaining desirable to the traditional Colnago customer, thus widening the range of purchasing possibilities. C68_ the frame and other technical features Focusing on the design rationale, we used to build frames with lugs and straight/simple tubes. The C68 has now parts composed with tubes and lugs together, because to reach the same target of lug construction we don’t require so many joints. The new construction method enhances the custom sizing option because we can now slide up or down the top tube on the steerer/ downtube, offering custom reach and stack. In the previous construction method we were limited to reach due to the fixed headtube lug stack. With the titanium options we are now no longer limited to adjustments of a few millimetres and 0.x angles, but we can go even in a more extreme direction. There are still some visible joint on the C68 (such as the upper headtube and the seat post clamp area) to trace back to our root, while other joints are now invisible (like the rear triangl e, the downtube bb area and the top tube).