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This weeks “Bicycle of the Week” is the COLNAGO C35 Ferrari Gold, Campagnolo C Record Oro. Rumor has it, Colnago was first turned on to the idea of working with Ferrari after Eddy Merckx’s Hour record ride in 1972.
Interestingly, the C35 was made to celebrate Colnago’s 35 years, and it’s known for its cool design and great craftsmanship. Important to realize, It didn’t race much at the top level, but it’s super important. Specifically, it brought in new tech for bikes. Even though it didn’t win a ton, its unique style and limited numbers make it a big deal for bike fans.
FERRARI AND COLNAGO USE SPECIAL COMPUTER TOOLS
Ferrari used state-of-the-art computer tools at the time. For example, they used a engineering technique called finite element analysis. This analysis takes a complex problem and breaks it down into a finite number of simple problems. Additionally, CAD was used to assist in the design of the C35. It was Colnago’s first monocoque carbon fiber road bike, named after their 35th anniversary.
Furthermore, this legendary Colnago C35 features something extraordinarily rare: a meticulously gold-plated Record groupset commissioned by Valentino Campagnolo himself. The components underwent a proprietary multi-stage 24k electroplating process, achieving a uniform 2.5-micron coating thickness. They incorporated the iconic Colnago ‘flying ace of clubs’ emblem with precision-engraved Campagnolo nomenclature, utilizing advanced laser etching technology. This distinctive detail symbolizes Colnago’s historic 40-year collaborative relationship with Campagnolo in developing cutting-edge cycling componentry.
Turning the Colnago C35’s custom wheelset is the highly sought-after Campagnolo C Record Oro 35th anniversary crankset, featuring precision-machined 53/39T chainrings with gold-plated titanium teeth for enhanced durability and shift performance. Pedal power is optimally transferred through the Campagnolo SGR Oro pedals, engineered with a unique dual-sided entry mechanism and titanium spindles. The cockpit integration features a period-correct 3ttt Record stem (120mm, -6 degree) securing the anatomically designed 3ttt Competizione handlebars (42cm c-c), meticulously wrapped with the original Colnago signature cork composite tape, maintaining both period authenticity and superior grip characteristics.
First of all, this exclusive Colnago masterpiece entrusts its transmission duties to the highly coveted Campagnolo C Record Oro 35 anniversary groupset, featuring precision-engineered front and rear derailleurs with gold-plated titanium hardware. Of course, slowing and stopping this beauty down are the legendary Campy C Record Cobalto Oro brake calipers, renowned for their superior modulation and stopping power with dual-pivot design and cold-forged aluminum construction. Likewise, these are activated by the Campagnolo C Record Oro 35th Anniversary levers, which utilize a unique parallelogram mechanism for optimal leverage ratio and ergonomic control.
Last but not least, we have a Campy C Record headset topped off with a San Marco Oro saddle.
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