Colnago C72 Road Frameset
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Colnago C72 Road Frameset
Product Details
The Colnago C72 Frameset represents the next evolution of the iconic C Series, where performance, craftsmanship, and design converge into a ride experience defined by balance and refinement. Handmade in Italy using Colnago’s signature modular carbon construction, the C72 blends tradition with modern innovation to create a frameset that is as technically advanced as it is timeless.
Constructed from multiple precisely engineered carbon modules, each frame is assembled, bonded, and finished by hand in Cambiago. This meticulous process allows for exceptional quality control and structural precision, resulting in a frame that is both lightweight and incredibly responsive. Weighing just 895g (unpainted, size 485), the C72 improves on its predecessor while maintaining the durability and ride feel that define the C Series.
Performance meets comfort through a redesigned rear triangle and seat area, enhancing compliance and vibration absorption for smoother, more controlled riding. With tire clearance up to 35mm, the C72 adapts easily to modern road conditions, offering increased grip and versatility for long rides or rougher surfaces. Updated geometry with a higher stack-to-reach ratio allows for a more adaptable fit, balancing aggressive performance with endurance comfort when needed. The CC.02 integrated cockpit further refines the ride, delivering a lighter, more aerodynamic setup with improved control in aggressive positions, while a discreet integrated storage compartment adds practical functionality without disrupting the frame’s clean lines.
Key Features
- Frame - Modular Carbon Construction, Handmade in Italy (Approx. 895g unpainted)
- Geometry - Balanced performance with improved comfort
- Tire Clearance - Up to 35mm: Increased comfort, grip, and versatility
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Model | C72 Road |
| Weight | Size 485 unpainted frame: 895g |
| Weight Limit | Maximum combined weight (bicycle, rider, and load): 120 kg |
| Frame | Modular carbon frame construction: 7 carbon parts |
| Fork | Carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables, 1"1/8 section |
| Headset | ID:35 OD:47 36°/45° CeramicSpeed SLT Treated Bearings |
| Seatpost | Carbon seatpost, 0.15 offset, "D-Shape" section |
| Through Axles | Diameter: 12 mm; length 100 mm (front) - 142 mm (rear) |
| 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) | 377 | 377 | 377 | 377 | 377 | 377 | 377 |
| Fork Rake (mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Trail (30-622 Tyre) (mm) | 73.2 | 68 | 62.2 | 59.7 | 59.7 | 59.7 | 59.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 101 | 112 | 129.5 | 148 | 167 | 187 | 207 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 971 | 974 | 979 | 988 | 1001 | 1017 | 1030 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 408 | 408 | 408 | 410 | 410 | 412 | 412 |
| Standover (mm) | 679 | 713 | 740 | 762 | 781 | 802 | 820 |
| Front Center (mm) | 575 | 577 | 582 | 589 | 602 | 615 | 628 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 505 | 514 | 526 | 543 | 563 | 577 | 591 |