Description
The Elegance of Steel, Reinvented
The Colnago Steelnovo is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship: a frame made from meticulously shaped steel tubes, assembled with seamless hidden welds and 3D-printed components, entirely Made in Italy. This modern interpretation of steel blends Colnago’s more than 70 years of frame-building expertise with the most advanced standards in contemporary cycling manufacturing.
Steel remembers. It’s not a slogan, it’s a material truth. Within its grain, in its vibrations and elastic response, lies the memory of every gesture that shaped it. That’s what gives steel its unmistakable, deeply satisfying ride feel.
With Steelnovo, steel is reinvented. Through an innovative production process that harnesses the power of additive manufacturing, utilizing 3D-printed internal lugs, Colnago reimagines tradition. The essence of steel’s memory and sensation meetsseamless, contemporary design, creating a bicycle that feels timeless yet entirely modern — a steel bike built for the future.
Proudly 100% Italian
The Steelnovo is crafted entirely in Italy, relying on a network of highly specialized partners. Columbus collaborated closely on the design of the steel tubes, while Additiva refined the 3D-printing process to meet Colnago’s exacting standards.
This meticulous production process involves multiple steps and demands both precision and time. Each frame requires a full working day to complete, and annual production is intentionally limited to just 400 pieces, underscoring its exclusivity and artisanal quality.
Features:
- Racing Carbon Fork: The lightweight racing carbon fork, combined with oversized headset bearings, provides both stiffness and quick handling.
- Tire Clearance: With the ability to accommodate tires up to 35mm, riders can enjoy maximum grip in all conditions and added comfort.
- SLT Headset: The design ensures steering precision and a sense of safety, thanks to the 1 1/8″ top and 1 1/4″ bottom bearings, which feature SLT technology to prevent wear.
- Oversized Bottom Bracket: The T47-86 bottom bracket increases stiffness in the BB area, enhancing responsiveness during acceleration.
- UDH Rear Dropout: Ensures compatibility with all modern electronic groupsets, making the bike adaptable to current technologies.
Specs:
- Frame: Steel tubes and lugs with 3D-printed steel lugs
- Seatpost: Round section 27.2mm
- Headset: 1″1/8 – 1″1-4 (conic)
- Through axles: 12×100 mm (F), 12×142 mm (R)
- Bottom bracket: T47 – 86 mm
- Braking: Disc Brakes
- Weight: 1,895g (Size 485 unpainted)
Returns: This product is overweight and/or oversize and does not qualify for our fixed rate return shipping label. If you need to return this item, we can offer a return shipping label at our discounted shipping rates, or you can arrange for your own return shipping.
