Colnago CLX 2.0 - Any Opinions?

benthebeetle

Just about to do a deal on this machine;

http://www.colnago.com/bikes/2010/clx-20-ult

If anyone has one what's your opinion?
And could anyone recommend a similar spec bike that might be worth looking at ?
Thanks in advance.
Ben

DirkVoodoo

Yes, lovely bike. Ignore the nay sayers who will say that it is a Colnago in name only, it's built in the Far East but so are some of the best carbon frames these days.

Unfortunately I called this bike a while ago, you can't purchase it!

Are you looking at the frameset and building it up yourself? Will it be for racing?

benthebeetle

Thanks for info. No not building it. It's fully made up with all the spec as per their website. Saw it in one of the large bike shops in Dub. Trying to justify the price, little less painful with a half decent trade in, bike to work scheme thing, pile of free gear thrown in and some hand spitting and we had a deal!

benthebeetle

Will it be for racing? ...... sorry, no just for 2-3 hour spins. Fitness etc. Think the setup is quite sound for that. Looked at the Felt which was very racy....

chakattack

The CLX is a very nice bike. The only issue is the seatpost is oval and specially designed to match the frame so you're stuck with the colnago model if you want/have to replace it.

If you can afford it, go for it. Buying a nice bike will encourage you to get out more and your spins will be more enjoyable.

A bike like that deserves lots of love and care so make sure you have all the gear to clean and maintain it.

One caution:

The frame may self destruct if you put Shimano parts on it

shnoop

Its a Colnago Nuff said,heres mine (the E1 is my winter bike)

benthebeetle

Beautiful bike......
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Zorba

Not sure if this applies to the CLX 2.0 but there is a problem with the chainstays cracking just behind the bottom bracket, know of 3 that this has happened on, one was told by Colnago it'll cost €500 to fix.

Hopefully this has been sorted by now and the 2.0 is ok, haven't heard any reports.

I've a Colnago Active myself maybe we should start our own little Boards Colnago Club

chakattack

shnoop wrote: »

Its a Colnago Nuff said,heres mine (the E1 is my winter bike)

A Colnago as your dedicated winter bike...now that's pimpin'

benthebeetle

Collecting baby colnago tomorrow, cleaned out the shed this morning. Very exciting indeed.

dexty

Nice bike, what colour frame u go for? As a matter of interest, what gear rations on that? 52-39 and 12-25? Doesn't seem to list it on the website.

benthebeetle

It's the Black frame, white & red stickers.
Ratios: 50/34 & 25/12 ---- what do you think ??

Got fitted by the shop before collecting, but sore lower back after first 2hr spin. Suppose it will take a while for the body to adjust. Annoyed, never had a complaint on the old Giant SCR.

Thanks

DirkVoodoo

benthebeetle wrote: »

It's the Black frame, white & red stickers.
Ratios: 50/34 & 25/12 ---- what do you think ??

Got fitted by the shop before collecting, but sore lower back after first 2hr spin. Suppose it will take a while for the body to adjust. Annoyed, never had a complaint on the old Giant SCR.

Thanks

Yeah you will be fine. I would have suggested something a bit more relaxed like the Colnago Arte Ace but you will probably get used to it, I wouldn't worry about it.

Fantastic bike btw, well wear and be sure to stick up some photos when you get a chance!

petethedrummer

Its probably sacrelege on a bike like that but you could flip the stem to raise the handlebars a bit.

JacksonHeightsOwn

benthebeetle wrote: »

Just about to do a deal on this machine;

http://www.colnago.com/bikes/2010/clx-20-ult

If anyone has one what's your opinion?
And could anyone recommend a similar spec bike that might be worth looking at ?
Thanks in advance.
Ben

absolutely stunning bike, and i do mean STUNNING!!!!!!!

can i have a go????

shnoop wrote: »

Its a Colnago Nuff said,heres mine (the E1 is my winter bike)

if thats your winter bike, what the hell do you use for the summer?

and can i have a loan?

benthebeetle

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Yeah you will be fine. I would have suggested something a bit more relaxed like the Colnago Arte Ace but you will probably get used to it, I wouldn't worry about it.

Fantastic bike btw, well wear and be sure to stick up some photos when you get a chance!

Heres the Photo. Not going anywhere soon caus of this weather. So its sitting in the kitchen being admired by my missus.....

Zorba

Wow that is one nice bike, best of luck with it, hope you have many happy miles together.

DirkVoodoo

Stunning, I am dead jealous!

You are right to keep it inside, that amount of white should be reserved for the continent