Collection Gift Guide: La Doppia Vittòria!
December 2, 2003
Colnago CF2 for Ferrari
Ernesto Colnago rode to his first victory in 1947,
and since then his bicycles have been ridden by professionals and world-class
amateurs to more victories than any other bicycle. Colnago embodies the pinnacle
of Italian high-performance design and manufacturing, and that is why the
greatest names in cycling history have chosen these two-wheeled dreams to whisk
them to the top of the podium. The CF2 ($8,500) is the follow-up to last year’s
highly sought-after CF1, Colnago’s debut collaboration with the Ferrari team.
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Two great Italian design teams, one mean-looking mountain bike. (Click images to enlarge)
The stunning full-suspension CF2 was easily the most appealing bicycle at the Milan Cycle Show. The front triangle is made of monocoque carbon fiber, and the Ferrari red paint with Baracca’s prancing horse fades to a flawless clear coat over raw carbon fiber. Front and rear suspensions get external damping adjustments and an “on-the-fly lockout” for climbing. The 16-spoke all-black Shimano wheels with titanium axles, hydraulic disc brakes, and Michelin Competition rubber are ready to roll over any terrain. Only 150 CF2s have been allotted for the U.S. market, and each bicycle is custom-fitted to the customer’s physique and specifications.
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