My admiration for Italian racing bikes such as GiosTorino, De Rosa, Wilier, Bianchi, etc, but in particular Colnago, goes back to my early teenage years in the late Seventies. Being the best well admired vintage brand of today, the great reputation, high profile, classy design and top of the bill technique already made Colnago the number 1 bike in those days. Its character arising from the ever appealing appearance, continuous innovation and a history of technical supremacy and fame makes it the most celebrated racing bike of all time. My personal knowledge of the brand, its history, and applied techniques is still modest, but it's the vibe and beauty of the old-ashion steel tubing and paintwork that ignited a true love for this type of bicycle. Not being able to afford one in the early days and losing sight and interest in biking for a number of years, made it last until 2001 before I could finally own one. Riding new generation carbon during the last years, the bike spent almost a decade at the attic once I decided it deserved a second life. The overhauling process turned out to be so inspiring, that it triggered me to look out for a similar project to which I like to dedicate this site Just as a tribute to old-fashioned steel and painting art from days gone by of which I hope it will contribute to a wider appreciation of this the wonderful bike style.
