Our bike of the week at Merlin Cycles is that this lovely Colnago C68-R. The bike stands as the head of the evolution of Colnago historical past, it’s the place 68 years of body design meet the long run. C68 is solely the brand new milestone.
On the coronary heart of the Colnago C68-R is its meticulously crafted carbon body. The “C68” within the title refers back to the superior carbon expertise used within the body development.
Colnago has taken carbon fibre engineering to new heights with the C68-R, making a body that isn’t solely extremely light-weight but in addition boasts unparalleled stiffness and responsiveness. This leads to a motorbike that delivers distinctive energy switch and exact dealing with.
Standout Options
- New body design is lighter and stiffer than the earlier C64
- New fork enhanced stiffness and decreased weight
- T47 backside bracket for rigidity and ease of upkeep
- Improved stiffness permits for enhanced dealing with precision
- Built-in Colnago multi-tool, positioned within the steerer tube
- Producer claimed body weight of 930 (+/- 10) grams (measurement 51cm, unpainted, no metallic components)
- Bike Weight: 7.30kg
- Dura Ace Di2 Groupset
- ENVE SES 3.4 – 700c Wheels
- The C68 contains a redesigned body with a brand new cut up headtube. This implies it’s now stronger, lighter and extra customizable than ever.
- Components are decreased from 8 (C64) down to six, saving weight because of much less bonding space and machining/gluing.
- The C68’s fork has been totally redesigned shaving off 40g, with an exterior rib-shape to provide the rider extra consolation but in addition to extend the ride-quality.
- The C68 now boosts a revised backside bracket, with the swap from Colnago‘s earlier TF82.5 to a extra “customary” and straightforward to search out T47. The system works the identical approach, with an outsized BB shell and inside bearings housed in alloy threaded cups.
The C68 is the best choice for cyclists who demand the perfect. Using the Colnago C68-R is not only an expertise; it’s a journey into the way forward for high-performance highway biking.
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