Het meest succesvolle model van het historische fietsmerk Colnago is zeker de Master. Geïntroduceerd in 1983, is de Master al jaren een hoofdrolspeler in wielerwedstrijden en leidde tot de overwinning van de grootste kampioenen zoals Giuseppe Saronni, Erik Breukink, Eric Vanderaerden, Maurizio Fondriest, Pavel Tonkov, Johan Museeuw, enz.

The main feature of the Colnago Master was the specific frame, built with Gilco Design's famous hexagonal Columbus tubes, which made the bike lighter and more resistant.

Edwig Van Hooydonck Buckler Colnago DeccaHet hier getoonde model maakt deel uit van de collectie van Andre Haak en is een Colnago Master Più van de Belgische ex wielrenner Edwig “Eddy Bosberg” Van Hooydonck toen hij voor het Nederlandse team Buckler – Colnago – Decca van Jan Raas reed in 1991.

In dat jaar won Edwig zijn tweede Ronde van Vlaanderen, zijn tweede Brabantse Pijl, de Grand Prix La Marseillaise, GP Libération en Schaal Sels.

This bike has come back to life thanks to an original frame by Van Hooydonck that the owner was able to buy from an ex-mechanic from the Buckler team.

It is clear from the size of the frame that this bike belonged to Edwig Van Hooydonck, which was 1.90 m long. At that time, all bicycles were custom-made for the riders.

The bike already has the Precisa front fork, introduced by Colnago in 1989 and has been reassembled with all original components, namely the beautiful Suntour Superbe Pro group.

At that time, this brand was able to compete with Shimano and Campagnolo and there was still no question of Sram.

Photos courtesy of Vintage Luxury Bicycles

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

Colnago Master Più - Edwig Van Hooydonck - Team Buckler

 

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