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Perfectly Composed
Handmade in Italy, the Colnago C72 represents a new synthesis of performance, craftsmanship and design. In the C72, every element is developed in harmony — structure, materials, geometry and ride feel working together as a cohesive whole.
This is not a bike that excels in just one area. It is a bike where everything is perfectly composed. Hand-built in Italy, it reflects a different idea of performance: not the pursuit of a single extreme, but the precise balance of all the elements that define the ride. Structure, materials, geometry, and design are developed as one, nothing isolated, nothing exaggerated.
Featuring modern geometry to accommodate wide tires and to provide comfort in everyday or endurance rides, it also maintains the possibility to achieve a more aggressive position for more speed-oriented riders.
Unique Ride Feel
At high speed, the bike feels planted and composed, giving the rider full confidence in every situation. This is achieved through a redesigned front triangle, where tube sections have been optimized to increase lateral and torsional stiffness.
The C72 delivers sharp and accurate handling, allowing the rider to feel fully connected to the road. This precision comes from a carefully refined geometry and steering setup, derived from a steeper steering angle and longer rake. It is designed to be responsive without ever becoming nervous.
Every input from the rider is translated into immediate action. Whether accelerating or changing direction, the bike responds instantly, thanks to its high torsional stability and optimized carbon structure. C72 features high-end carbon fiber in the whole frame and High-modulus reinforcements to maintain quickness and precision of racing Colnago frames.
While maintaining its racing DNA, the bike can now be set up for greater comfort on long rides. The updated geometry allows a more relaxed and endurance-oriented position when needed. This is enabled by an increased stack-to-reach ratio, offering more flexibility in how the rider positions themselves on the bike.
Comfort and control are enhanced through improved vibration absorption and increased grip. The rear triangle and seat area have been redesigned to improve compliance, while wider tire clearance allows the use of larger tires. Together, these elements reduce road vibrations and improve traction, especially on longer or rougher rides.
Iconic Heritage, Unique Design
Behind every Colnago C Series frame lies a process where craftsmanship and innovation come together in perfect balance. From the creation of carbon tubes to their precise bonding, from hand-finishing to airbrush painting and final assembly, each step is carried out in Italy with meticulous care.
In an era dominated by monocoque construction, the C72 reaffirms that performance can also stem from a more deliberate approach, one rooted in patient craftsmanship, controlled assembly, and the ability to fine-tune stiffness, compliance, and force distribution with precision through modular construction.
Features:
- Made in 7 parts, the same number as C68
- An increased stack/reach ratio, still in racing range, but more toward comfort and endurance
- A steeper steering angle and a longer fork rake, for a more responsive steering action.
- Size-485 unpainted frame weighs 895g, 30g less than C68
- Limited production of no more than 3,000 C72 frames can be created each year
- New custom carbon Colnago integrated bottle cage with storage box included
- Storage box including Colnago repair kit with hex keys, spare TPU tube and CO2 adaptor
- New integrated seatpost with more aerodynamic shape and pushing block system
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