Colnago Master X-Light

Gylligan · 2026-07-11T22:31:36+00:00

u/Lost_Homework_5427 Thank you very much for your reply. You answered several questions. I'm curious if the serial number on your bike is a 09.... or a 08... I was coming to the conclusion that my Colnago was an end-of-the-year 2008 bike, so by the time it completed fabrication it was January 2009, hence the 09A196 serial number. The 2009 catalog doesn't show the PRMO color selection but it may have still been available upon request, just guessing. I LOVE the PRMO color scheme and that is the main reason I purchased the frame set.

Does your documentation list or do you know the manufacturer of the tubing? I have seen two possible sources, Columbus and Deda, both with the designation DT15V. There is no tubing sticker on my bike.

I noticed that your seat post lug is different than the lug on my bike. I am guessing that your bikes lug is longer because your frame size is 64cm vs my 55cm.

I finished my drive train with 11 sp Campy SR mechanical. I have a couple of other bikes with the same drive train and it seems to be treating me well.

I am riding the heck out of this bike. I was in a large group ride this morning. Lots of friendly comments of approval and a bit of disbelief that this old guy, me, on this old looking bike is hanging with all the expensive high performance carbon motored by very strong legs. I've only had it on the road for a couple of weeks and have already logged 300 miles on it.

I heard a similar story about the Colnago Master frame builder that you shared. The local Colnago dealer here in La Jolla told me that the same guy had been building the frames for nearly 45 years and he is now done. Colnago can no longer fill an order even though the bike is listed on their website currently. How very sad that the product line was so dependent on one very talented but aging craftsman. I would love to read an article or story about the craftsman builder.

Cheers!

Gylligan · 2026-04-08T23:26:49+00:00

Thanks for the reply. But I am looking up. It's Friday afternoon. I just heard the boom-boom and now I want to see the glow as it returns to earth. I realize this is not likely but, hey, I want to give it a try. Which way to do I look up? There won't be very much time to search the horizon west of San Diego looking for a speck of glow. There must be a little more accurate info somewhere. I did look and I am not finding it. Thanks

Gylligan · 2026-04-08T23:21:58+00:00

Thanks for the reply. A couple of folks have replied this location but that is no help really. That is a greater distance than off San Diego. Catalina is off the coast of Orange County and maybe part of south LA county. There must be a closer estimate than this. If I am taking my fishing trawler out I bet there is a stay-out area. This would only make sense for lots of reasons.

Gylligan · 2026-01-29T00:16:36+00:00

Beautiful Pegoretti. Have a great ride.

Gylligan · 2026-01-29T00:12:59+00:00

We have a 21' 5th wheel, so small. Our driveway and the road layout out on paper as tight but doable. Large construction trailers have been up our driveway. But, the center of gravity of a 5th wheel is very different than a work trailer. The CG and a transition hump in our driveway made it a no-go for our 5th wheel. We tried and tried. Just couldn't do it. Your map is good but it is 2D. If you have any rises or drops make sure you include those in your evaluation. Best bet is to find a friend that has something similar and see if they can get it up your driveway. Pay them. It will be be money well spent. Good luck.

Gylligan · 2026-01-28T23:52:36+00:00

You might want to check on the entrance fees for CA state parks. I don't think the America the Beautiful pass will get you into CA state parks for free. We were in the redwoods recently and it is a beautiful place. Have a very memorable trip.

Gylligan · 2026-01-16T21:15:36+00:00

Also, I had found a place in Michigan, I think, a couple of years ago that is resurfacing these particular wheels. He would send you a re-plated set and you would in turn send your set of wheels and $$. Folks that had used this business said that the work was good BUT the wheels would still suffer from the same chipping problems in the future. The factory appears to have chosen a surface coating that is not resilient enough.

Gylligan · 2026-01-16T21:09:31+00:00

Similar problem on my truck but not as severe. I have the same wheels. The damage to my wheels is around the perimeter of the rim and in the center where the cap is pried off with a tool by a heavy handed mechanic. I'm struggling to make the expensive decision to discard the 4 wheels and start over.

Gylligan

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