Colnago Steelnovo Frameset
Product Details
The Colnago Steelnovo Frameset represents the reinvention of steel bicycle artistry, seamlessly blending over seventy years of Italian craftsmanship with today's most advanced manufacturing standards. This modern steel bicycle embodies elegant and refined design with contemporary performance, delivering the unmistakable riding experience that has always defined the Colnago name. For riders seeking not just a bicycle but a piece of Colnago's storied history, the Steelnovo is where past and future converge with every pedal stroke.
Built as a 100% Italian frame combining tradition and innovation, the Steelnovo features Columbus steel tubes crafted by Colnago's historic partner—the same manufacturer behind the brand's most iconic and prestigious steel models from the Colnago Super to the Master. Revolutionary 3D-printed lugs allow perfect frame integration with precision accuracy of less than a hundredth of a millimeter, while meticulous welding work creates seamless joints where essential tube shapes integrate without visible welds. Each Steelnovo requires a full day of artisanal craftsmanship, reflecting Colnago's unwavering commitment to quality.
The elegance of steel delivers timeless performance through the material's natural elasticity and memory, providing an authentic, vibrant, and unmistakable ride feel that discerning cyclists recognize immediately. Modern integration elevates the classic material with fully integrated cable routing that gives the Steelnovo a contemporary appearance on par with top-of-the-range carbon bikes, proving that steel construction can embrace cutting-edge aesthetics without sacrificing its distinctive character.
Perfect for connoisseurs who appreciate the marriage of heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation, the Colnago Steelnovo Frameset delivers exceptional performance wrapped in refined Italian design. This is steel reinvented for the modern era—a frameset that honors Colnago's legendary past while establishing new standards for what steel bikes can achieve.
Key Features
- Frame - 100% Italian Steel with Columbus Tubing
- Construction - 3D-Printed Lugs with Precision Integration
- Craftsmanship - Hidden Seamless Welds Requiring Full Day of Artisanal Work
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Series | Steel bikes |
| Model | Steelnovo |
| Weight | Size 485 unpainted frame: 1,895 g |
| Weight Limit | Maximum combined weight (bicycle, rider, load): 110 kg |
| Frame | Steel tubes and lugs with 3D-printed steel lugs |
| Fork | Carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables, 1"1/8 section |
| Headset | 1"1/8 - 1"1/4 (conic) |
| Seatpost | Carbon seatpost not included, compatible with round section 27.2mm |
| Through Axles | Diameter: 12 mm; Length: 100 mm (Front) / 142 mm (Rear) |
| Bottom Bracket | Not included; compatible with standard T47 - 86 mm |
| Maximum Tire Size | 35 mm + 4 mm clearance |
| Measurement | 420 | 455 | 485 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 70.8 | 71.6 | 72.5 | 72.9 | 72.9 | 72.9 | 72.9 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 75.5 | 75.3 | 74.8 | 74.5 | 73.8 | 73.5 | 73.3 |
| Reach (mm) | 370 | 375 | 382 | 387 | 394 | 402 | 409 |
| Stack (mm) | 512 | 525 | 543 | 562 | 580 | 599 | 619 |
| Fork Length (mm) | 372 | 372 | 372 | 372 | 372 | 372 | 372 |
| Fork Rake (mm) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 106 | 117 | 135 | 153 | 172 | 192 | 213 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| Front Center (mm) | 573 | 575.3 | 580.2 | 587.3 | 599.8 | 613.5 | 626.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| (Virtual) Top Tube (O) (mm) | 502 | 513 | 530 | 543 | 562 | 579 | 595 |