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Tech SpecificationsHandmade in Italy. In the Colnago C68 Road we have channeled all the energy, passion, technology, history and DNA of Colnago to create a bike that is the ultimate, the pinnacle of the art of bike building according to Colnago.
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Main features
This model combines racing geometry and performance details with the timeless appeal of the modular frame. The C68 Road is a champion of road bikes. A bike handmade in Italy to be enjoyed and admired.
Wheels up to 32 mm
The bicycle is evolving: more space for tyres allows us to meet the needs of all cyclists and to be compatible with the largest number of wheels and tyres on the market.
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Wheels up to 32 mm
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The bicycle is evolving: more space for tyres allows us to meet the needs of all cyclists and to be compatible with the largest number of wheels and tyres on the market.
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T47 bottom bracket
Larger diameter bearings have better endurance and reduce rolling friction.
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T47 bottom bracket
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Larger diameter bearings have better endurance and reduce rolling friction.
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Rigidity and steering precision with the new steerer tube
The larger diameter compared to the C64 allows greater rigidity and a better feeling of safety when riding on more technical trails.
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Rigidity and steering precision with the new steerer tube
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The larger diameter compared to the C64 allows greater rigidity and a better feeling of safety when riding on more technical trails.
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Lightened and updated fork
The fork has been optimised to be lighter while retaining the same degree of rigidity and precision.
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Lightened and updated fork
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The fork has been optimised to be lighter while retaining the same degree of rigidity and precision.
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Integrated multitool
Sooner or later, everyone needs a multitool to deal with any small adjustments that may be necessary during a ride (such as a flat tyre). We have integrated this tool into the top cap of the headset.
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Integrated multitool
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Sooner or later, everyone needs a multitool to deal with any small adjustments that may be necessary during a ride (such as a flat tyre). We have integrated this tool into the top cap of the headset.
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Ceramic Speed SLT headset
The headset bearings are treated with Ceramic Speed's SLT technology, which virtually cuts out the need for any maintenance during the life of the product
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Ceramic Speed SLT headset
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The headset bearings are treated with Ceramic Speed's SLT technology, which virtually cuts out the need for any maintenance during the life of the product
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Aggressive geometries
The geometry of the C68 Road also makes it a suitable bike for those seeking speed and more aerodynamic positions. Reach, stack, head angle and other parameters are comparable to those of the V4Rs, our dedicated race bike.
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Aggressive geometries
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The geometry of the C68 Road also makes it a suitable bike for those seeking speed and more aerodynamic positions. Reach, stack, head angle and other parameters are comparable to those of the V4Rs, our dedicated race bike.
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The C68 proudly continues the tradition of the modular frame
The frame is constructed from several carbon parts that are hand-assembled in Italy through joints and interlocks. The number of parts that complete the frame, i.e. 8, is the same as the previous C series (C64).
We have introduced a new process: banding
The carbon bands are applied manually at the joint between the carbon modules, after which they are filed and polished to achieve the look of a monocoque frame with the best Colnago modular frame properties.
An art jealously guarded and handed down
The tradition of modular carbon frames began at Colnago in the early 1990s. Colnago was the first brand in cycling history to introduce carbon frames to professional teams, winning a technically demanding race like the Paris Roubaix with the legendary C40.
Greater care and precision in module production compared to a complete frame
The smaller moulds of the individual modules allow us to work with greater care and obtain the highest quality carbon parts.
Handmade in Italy
The savoir-faire of the same hands that made the bikes of the greatest champions in cycling history continues in a model that is already a classic.
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Tube construction
Colnago takes great care in the construction of carbon parts, from moulds to laminations, demanding that its suppliers adhere scrupulously to design requirements.
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Bonding
At Colnago's Cambiago site, tubes and joints are shaped, finished and glued to form frames of different sizes.
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Banding
Most joints are masked through the application of thin carbon bandages, resulting in a smooth tube surface.
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Painting
Painting is done strictly by hand using an airbrush. The aim is to achieve excellent quality without making the frame too heavy.
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Assembly
Even the final touch, the assembly of the components, is carried out strictly at our premises in Cambiago.
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Tube construction
Colnago takes great care in the construction of carbon parts, from moulds to laminations, demanding that its suppliers adhere scrupulously to design requirements.
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Bonding
At Colnago's Cambiago site, tubes and joints are shaped, finished and glued to form frames of different sizes.
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Banding
Most joints are masked through the application of thin carbon bandages, resulting in a smooth tube surface.
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Painting
Painting is done strictly by hand using an airbrush. The aim is to achieve excellent quality without making the frame too heavy.
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Assembly
Even the final touch, the assembly of the components, is carried out strictly at our premises in Cambiago.
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Blockchain Technology
Register your Colnago C68 on the Colnago Blockchain. You will enjoy all the legal benefits of having the ownership of your bicycle registered on a secure system accessible to the authorities.
In addition, you will be able to prove the authenticity of the frame at any time, resell your Colnago more easily on the secondary market, certify any maintenance carried out, and report a theft making it unsaleable on the secondary market.
Finally, you get an extension of the warranty for an additional year over the statutory two-year warranty already provided with the bike.
You can find the nearest dealer by clicking on our Dealer Locator and entering the postcode or the name of the municipality where you live.
The C68 Road is designed and handmade in Italy. Frame construction takes place in Cambiago, with assembly of the carbon tubes and joints, produced by an Italian supplier in Pordenone, while painting is done in Cascina. Finally, back in Cambiago, the components are assembled and the product is shipped to more than 160 countries worldwide.
Although both models are top-of-the-range carbon racing bikes with very similar geometries, there are big differences. The construction technique of the V4Rs frame is monocoque; the C68 is a modular frame composed of several interlocking parts. The philosophy is also radically different: the V4Rs is a bike designed and optimised for use by professional racers. More rigid and lighter, it suits highly powerful racers with extremely flexible muscles and joints. The C68, on the other hand, is designed for maximum riding pleasure: a snappy and responsive bike that calls for speed, with the perfect balance that a racing bike should have between enjoyment and performance.
The main differences between the C68 Road and C68 Allroad lie in the maximum tyre width - 32 mm for the C68 Road, 35 mm for the C68 Allroad - and the geometries. In fact, the C68 Allroad has a shorter reach and a larger stack than its sibling Road, and is the best choice for racers who have less extreme geometry (lower saddle-handlebar drop), for those who like to spend many hours in the saddle in a row, but above all for those looking for improved manageability on bumpy and slippery stretches.
The size of the C68 Road, like every Colnago, is measured in cm and represents the length of the seat post. The size is also indicated on the serial number, located under the water bottle between the two rivets. Colnago sizing does not follow the same logic as other manufacturers. We advise you to refer to the geometry table above.
To register your C68 Road warranty you need to log into the Colnago app, register your account and register ownership of your bike via blockchain. Follow the steps in the app or consult the appropriate page.
The C68's statutory warranty lasts 2 years. If you register your bike within 30 days of purchase, you can get the Colnago 3-Year Warranty. Follow the instructions at this link.
Pay close attention. Colnago urges you not to do this yourself, but instead to seek the expert help of a Colnago dealer. If you want to know how to install the Colnago CC.01 handlebar, download the guide above.
In the C68 the serial number is located below the bottle cage on the down tube, in between the two rivets. To read it you can scan the qr code.
To get a C68 Road in a custom colour, simply go to bike configurator, customise it, and then add the bike to your cart.
To register your bike on the blockchain you need to access the Colnago app, register your account and register the ownership of your bike by writing it on the blockchain. Follow the steps in the app or consult the appropriate page.
At Colnago we do not use the 'endurance' category. If by endurance bikes you mean bikes with more relaxed and slower geometries, then the C68 Road is not an endurance bike. The C68 Road is a bike with racing geometry that suits riders looking for speed without compromising on prestige and style.
Yes, of course. The C68 Road has been homologated with the UCI stamp and can carry out those races organised by the UCI for which homologation is required.
The CC.01 Wide handlebar is not standard on this bike, but can be ordered separately from your dealer and is compatible.
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