Colnago Superissimo road bicycle 1996

The Colnago Superissimo is a sought-after vintage Italian road bike, admired for its Columbus steel frame, chromed lugs, and timeless race-inspired design. A true classic from Colnago’s heritage line, it offers collectors and riders a rare blend of craftsmanship, performance, and vintage appeal. About Colnago: Colnago is an Italian bicycle manufacturer founded by Ernesto Colnago in 1954 near Milan, in Cambiago, Italy. Colnago is known for its high-quality road-racing bicycles and its innovative use of materials. Ernesto Colnago opened his own shop in 1954 and began building frames. Colnago gained recognition in 1957 when Gastone Nencini won the Giro d’Italia on a Colnago bicycle. In 1960, Luigi Arienti won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics while riding a Colnago bicycle. Colnago's partnership with Eddy Merckx significantly influenced the company's success and reputation in the cycling world. This collaboration began in 1967 when Colnago supplied Merckx with custom wheels for the Milan-San Remo race, which Merckx won. The partnership deepened in 1971 when Merckx joined the Molteni team, for which Ernesto Colnago became the regular bike builder. Colnago's dominance in the 1980s and 1990s was marked by groundbreaking innovations, iconic victories, and partnerships with some of the most successful teams and riders in professional cycling. To date, Colnago bikes remain synonyms of Italian craftsmanship and are among the most desirable bicycles in existence. Read more about our Vintage road bikes Frame material: Columbus Brain tubes Fork: Columbus, Precisa fork Frame Size: 53cm (TT and ST) Groupset: Shimano Ultegra 6500 9 speed Cranks: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Brakes: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Stem: ITM Handlebar: ITM Super Italia Seatpost: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Saddle: Selle Italia Rims: Mavic SUP Hubs: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Tires: Veloflex Pavè Bar tape: Shimano PRO Pedals: NONE Bottle cage: Elite Restored in Byron Bay by Officina Onefortheroad International shipping is available on all items. Please contact us for a shipping quote. Lumini Collections online store is constantly updated with new arrivals, just like our showroom in Byron Bay. If you're looking to buy unique design pieces in Australia, get in contact with us at showroom@luminicollections.com for more photos or additional information.