A New Icon is Born

Handmade in Italy, the Colnago C68 Road channels all the energy, passion, technology, history, and DNA of Colnago into a bike that is the ultimate, the pinnacle of the art of bike building according to Colnago.

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, meant to be enjoyed and admired. 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, their dedicated race bike.

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.

The Modular Frame

The frame is constructed from several carbon parts that are hand-assembled in Italy through joints and interlocks.

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.

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.

Colnago uses actual seatube length for their size measurement. Please use the geometry chart to determine the correct size. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us and our Customer Service team will be happy to help you determine your proper size.

Features:

Frame Kit

• • Frame (material): Modular carbon frame construction: 8 carbon parts.
  • Fork (material, section notes): Carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables, 1″1/8 section
  • Headset: ID:35 OD:47 36°/45° CeramicSpeed SLT Treated Bearings
  • Seatpost: Carbon seatpost, 0.15 offset, “D-Shape” section
  • Axles: Diameter: 12 mm, length 100 mm (front) – 142 mm (rear)

Drivetrain

• • Shifting system: Shimano Dura Ace R9270 Di2 Disc – 12v
  • Front derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace FD-R9250
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Shadow RD-R9250 12v
  • Chain: Shimano CN-M9100 12V
  • Chainrings: 52-36T
  • Cassette: 11-30T
  • Bottom bracket: T47 Shimano with Steel Bearings
  • Crank length: (Sizes 420 – 485): 170 mm, (Sizes 510 – 530): 172.5 mm, (Sizes 550 – 570): 175 mm

Brakes

• • Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace R9270, 160 mm Front / 140 mm Rear, RT-CL900 rotors
  • Brake lever: Shimano DURA-ACE ST-R9270
  • Brake caliper: Standard Flat Mount

Wheels

• • Wheels: Shimano Dura Ace C50 WHR9270
  • Material: Carbon
  • Rim height: 50 mm
  • Internal channel width: 21 mm
  • Hubs: Shimano E-Thru Contact Hub
  • Axles: Front: HH12-100 – Rear: HH12-142
  • Tires: Pirelli PZero Race TLR 700×28
  • Maximum tire size: 30 mm (nominal width)

Components

• Saddle: Prologo Dimension, Selle Italia Novus Mg
• Handlebar: Colnago CC.01 integrated cockpit
• Stem: CC.01 integrated cockpit
• Handlebar Tape: Colnago Grip Black
• Bottle cage: Colnago Matte Black (1x)
• Other accessories: Cockpit integrated multitool
• Weight: Size 485 unpainted frame: 925g
• Weight limit: This model has an overall maximum limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and load) of 120 kg