It's been a long time coming, but I've finally gotten around to getting my Colnago back together.
I'd bought it a few years ago for a silly cheap price, but had put it to one side promising a full on bells & whistles build.
I got a bit of a medical kick up the arse towards the end of last year & after reading It's All About The Bike by Robert Penn, I thought I'd better get on and get the thing built & back out & riding it.
I've built it up on a budget. I already had the wheels and although i would of liked to build it with Campag, it just made more sense to go with Shimano.
I got the Ultegra 10 STI's in the sale at CRC for £120, Saddle £20 second hand, Bars £15 Planet X sale,
Tyres, Michelin Folding£10 for the pair!!
+ Chain, Cassette, Bar Tape, Bottle Cages, brake pads etc.
Around about £230 spend + bits i already had.
Used the original f & r mechs and they seem quite happy working with the 10 speed bits.
Stripped the brakes down to components & shot blasted, then careful re-assembly & they work well.
I've been out for a few rides on it now and couldn't be happier.
This ones a keeper i guess.