His charm It is a distinctive feature. performance are a dominant feature. The roads that can be traveled are infinite. We are talking about the new Colnago C68 Allroad, the bike designed to be at ease on any type of surface, whether it's flawless asphalt, dirt road, concrete or light dirt. Produced using the same platform as C68 Road, complements the C Series offering: a line of bikes that reflects the legacy of the Italian brand.
Always comfortable
To meet the increasingly demanding requests from enthusiasts, Colnago has decided to create a bicycle dedicated to all cyclists who want to be able to continue pedaling even when the smooth asphalt endsBehind the design of this C68 Allroad lies a careful search for beauty that comes through an affable aesthetic and sinuous lines.
Attention to geometries, details, materials, manufacturing process are the ABC of the manufacturing processes of this model and of the entire Colnago range: the C68 Allroad is the ultimate symbol. This bike sings a hymn to the constant the search for beauty that never ends, not even when the asphalt ends.
Driving pleasure
The concept on which the C68 is based rests on the delicate balance between performance and driving pleasureUnlike the road model, the C68 Allroad has been designed with dedicated geometry, making the bike more comfortable and compact. It also features aOptimization of the rear triangle and fork to accommodate tires up to 35 mm.
Compared to the Road, the Allroad has a shorter reach and a higher stackThe upper body is therefore less stressed and the arms are less stressed. In fact, with this solution it is possible to relieve stress on the wrists and shift the load onto the pelvis, resulting in greater pedaling comfort, especially on rough surfaces and during long rides.
To improve the riding experience, the down tube section has been modified compared to that of the C68 Road. Also new have been reinforced rear stays. Thanks to these measures, the C68 Allroad offers the same driving experience as the more road-going version, with the advantage of being able to pedal on different surfaces as well.
Strictly Made in Italy
The C68 Allroad it's not a monocoque, but it is a modular frame, composed of different parts assembled together by the expert Colnago craftsmenSome joints remain visible, while others have been masked with a complex gluing process. This is the Wrapping: a process whereby strips of carbon fabric are placed in multiple layers over the joint areas and then filed downThe result is a clean frame, reminiscent of a monocoque, but which delicately and lightly highlights the head tube crown and seat post junction.
The C68 Allroad, like every product in the C Series, is a exclusive model, dedicated to those who appreciate the fine art of bicycle manufacturing. C as in Carbon, Cambiago, Class. A savoir-faire that Colnago is proud to have cultivated since the 1950s, when its tailored bicycles, made to measure for great champions, began winning every professional road race.
Aesthetics and price
Unlike the model C68 Road, for the C68 Allroad the “Studio” function will not be available at launch. “Studio” is a section of the Colnago website where the user can choose to customize the colors of their C68 by creating unique and special combinations. It will in fact be available in two colors: black or gray and blue.
Il price suggested in Europe, with a high-end assembly with group Shimano Dura Ace Di2, Shimano C50 wheels, cockpit integrated Colnago CC.01, saddle Prologue Scratch M5 CPC, clincher Pirelli PZero Race TLR 700×30 is 15.335 euros.
