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.
Two great Italian design teams, one mean-looking mountain bike.
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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.
Ernesto Colnago (left) rewrote the book on bicycle design in 1957, and
he carries on this hands-on approach to innovation today with Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (far right) and his record-winning Ferrari team. (Click image to enlarge)
Colnago CF3 for Ferrari
Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo describes
the CF3 as “a union in the name of passion, sport, and style.” Indeed, the
partnership between Colnago and Ferrari is based on a shared commitment to
performance at the highest level. Colnago prides itself on the fact that it has
only one production line; the bicycles acquired by weekend enthusiasts travel
down the same line as the cycles ridden by the most elite professionals. Every
bike is handcrafted with equal care.
Stay fit, go fast—and do it all in comfort and style.
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The CF3’s frame is pure fluidity, a carbon
fiber monocoque body (manufactured in the same factory that produces the carbon
components for Ferrari’s Formula-1) with a flash of the characteristic Ferrari
yellow. The fork is also crafted from a single piece of carbon, offering sure
handling in any weather and on any road. In fact, carbon is everywhere: in the
wheels, handlebars, brake levers, seat post, bottle cage, front derailleur, and
of course, the gorgeous crank set. Like every precious object, the CF3 ($8,500)
is available in very limited quantities. As with the CF2, each CF3 is
custom-tailored to each client’s physique and specifications.
Colnago
888.867.4334
www.colnago.com
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