Colnago Steelnovo: The Art of Steel Bikes Reinvented

Colnago celebrates its 70th anniversary with the launch of Steelnovo, a bicycle that brings steel back into the spotlight. Limited to just 70 pieces, Steelnovo features premium, custom components crafted exclusively by Colnago’s Italian partners. In a carbon-dominated market, Steelnovo represents a return to the essence: meticulously crafted steel, hidden welds, and 3D-printed components.

This limited edition is for those seeking not only a bicycle but also a piece of Colnago’s history, where past and future converge with every pedal stroke.

Key Highlights:

1. Frame Material: Steel, the cornerstone of bicycle history and Colnago’s legacy, meticulously welded and brazed to reflect rich Italian craftsmanship.
2. Historical Partnerships: Columbus and Campagnolo have played vital roles in the development and customization of components for Steelnovo, reinforcing Colnago’s commitment to Italian excellence.
3. Design: The bike features essential tube shapes integrated with 3D-printed lugs, customized components, and fully integrated cable routing.
4. Technology: Advanced 3D printing technology enables the creation of complex, surface-modeled lugs that are internally hollow to minimize weight.
5. Performance: Steelnovo is compatible with modern standards and components, ensuring exceptional handling, comfort, and safety.
6. Tire Clearance: Capable of accommodating tires up to 35mm for maximum grip and comfort.
7. Racing Carbon Fork: Lightweight and designed for stiffness and quick handling.
8. Oversized Bottom Bracket: Enhances responsiveness during acceleration.
9. UDH Rear Dropout Standard: Ensures compatibility with modern electronic groupsets.

Geometry and Sizes:

Steelnovo is available in seven sizes: 420, 455, 485, 510, 530, 550, 570.

Personalized Details:

The bike is embellished with several personalizations:

• 3D printed Colnago logo in relief.
• Custom steering tube cap and screw from Carbon-Ti.
• Campagnolo dedicated Super Record Wireless groupset and Bora Ultra WTO wheels.
• Personalized thru-axles with the Ace of Club logo and handlebar caps.

Configuration and Availability:

Steelnovo will be available as a limited edition of 70 pieces. For the first 15 days, it will be available exclusively through Colnago’s website; after that, you can order Steelnovo Settanta through authorized dealers. The suggested retail price in the US is $18,000.

Technical Information:

• Name: Colnago Steelnovo Settanta
• Model: Steelnovo
• Frame Material: Steel
• Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record Wireless custom Colnago x Campagnolo
• Chainrings: Campagnolo 32/48 special limited edition custom Colnago x Campagnolo
• Sprockets: 12-speed, 10-29t
• Wheels: Bora Ultra WTO 45 custom Colnago x Campagnolo
• Discs: 160 front / 140 rear
• Tires: Pirelli P Zero Race
• Saddle: Brooks Cambium C13
• Handlebar: Colnago CC.01
• Thru-axles: Carbon-Ti custom Colnago
• Handlebar caps: Carbon-Ti custom Colnago
• Bottle cage screws: Carbon-Ti custom Colnago
• Bottle cage: Elite

Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation and Victories

On November 20, Colnago will celebrate its 70th anniversary with an exclusive event in Milan. For this milestone, Colnago has also launched a high-end apparel capsule collection, available only on their website.

CEO Nicola Rosin: “We celebrate seventy years of innovation, victories, and passion for cycling, always with an eye to the future. The Steelnovo embodies our dedication to manufacturing, attention to detail, and the Italian spirit and creativity that have always characterized Colnago.”