{"product_id":"1996-colnago-superissimo-road-bicycle","title":"1996 Colnago Superissimo road bicycle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colnago Superissimo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sought-after vintage Italian road bike, admired for its Columbus steel frame, chromed lugs, and timeless race-inspired design. A true classic from Colnago’s heritage line, it offers collectors and riders a rare blend of craftsmanship, performance, and vintage appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Colnago:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColnago is an Italian bicycle manufacturer founded by Ernesto Colnago in 1954 near Milan, in Cambiago, Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColnago is known for its high-quality road-racing bicycles and its innovative use of materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/luminicollections.com\/blogs\/arts-chronicle\/ernesto-colnago-italian-design-icon\" title=\"Ernesto Colnago\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErnesto Colnago\u003c\/a\u003e opened his own shop in 1954 and began building frames. Colnago gained recognition in 1957 when Gastone Nencini won the Giro d’Italia on a Colnago bicycle. In 1960, Luigi Arienti won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics while riding a Colnago bicycle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColnago's partnership with Eddy Merckx significantly influenced the company's success and reputation in the cycling world. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis collaboration began in 1967 when Colnago supplied Merckx with custom wheels for the Milan-San Remo race, which Merckx won.\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership deepened in 1971 when Merckx joined the Molteni team, for which Ernesto Colnago became the regular bike builder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColnago's dominance in the 1980s and 1990s was marked by groundbreaking innovations, iconic victories, and partnerships with some of the most successful teams and riders in professional cycling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo date, Colnago bikes remain synonyms of Italian craftsmanship and are among the most desirable bicycles in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/luminicollections.com\/blogs\/arts-chronicle\/discover-vintage-road-bikes-for-sale-at-lumini-collections\" title=\"Vintage road bikes at Lumini Collections\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about our Vintage road bikes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame material: \u003c\/strong\u003eColumbus Brain tubes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbus, Precisa fork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e53cm (TT and ST)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroupset: \u003c\/strong\u003eShimano Ultegra 6500 9 speed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano Ultegra 6500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes: \u003c\/strong\u003eShimano \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUltegra 6500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem:\u003c\/strong\u003e ITM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar:\u003c\/strong\u003e ITM Super Italia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost: \u003c\/strong\u003eShimano \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUltegra 6500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle: \u003c\/strong\u003eSelle Italia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mavic SUP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShimano \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUltegra 6500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veloflex Pavè\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar tape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano PRO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedals:\u003c\/strong\u003e NONE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle cage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored in Byron Bay by Officina Onefortheroad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items. Please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLumini Collections online store is constantly updated with \u003cstrong\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e, just like our showroom in \u003cstrong\u003eByron Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're looking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy unique design pieces in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, get in contact with us at \u003ca class=\"\" href=\"mailto:showroom@luminicollections.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshowroom@luminicollections.com\u003c\/a\u003e for more photos or additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"colnago","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49231565914420,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7393\/7204\/files\/1996-Colnago-Superissimo-Vintage-road-bicycle.jpg?v=1785724709","url":"https:\/\/luminicollections.com\/products\/1996-colnago-superissimo-road-bicycle","provider":"Lumini Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}