The C40 remained in production as Colnago’s flagship model, ridden by Mapei and Rabobank at the top level, until 2004. > Icons of cycling: the first Shimano STI gear shift system Incredibly Mapei repeated the one-two-three at Paris-Roubaix on board their C40s twice more - in 19. > Icons of cycling: Campagnolo Tool CaseĪnd to hammer home their point, the next year Mapei and the C40 effected a clean sweep of the Paris-Roubaix podium with Johan Museeuw, Andrea Tafi and Gianluca Bortolami arriving at the Roubaix velodrome together and crossing the line in formation, all three with their arms in the air. This moment marked the end of the road for steel and aluminium frames. Mapei was the team to which Ernesto Colnago gave the C40, and in turn Mapei gave Ernesto Colnago the first Paris-Roubaix win for a carbon bike, with Franco Ballerini in 1995. However, there was one paint-scheme destined to become the Colnago C40 colourway: the Mapei team livery with its tumbling multi-coloured cubes. They found (compared to the already excellent B-Stay) the new diamond stay had 5% more vertical flex which offered improved traction, and 3.5% increased lateral stiffness resulting in better power transmission.Bellerini riding Paris-Roubaix on the Colnago C40. Just in case you are questioning my subjective observations, Colnago had the Politechnico Di Milano (Italy's Department of Aerospace Engineering) conduct a study on the new diamond stay. Yet at the same time you can feel the extra traction during acceleration or over rough roads. The immediate impression is that the bike instantly reacts and moves forward with each pedal stroke with no wasted energy (oddly I don't find this to be true of many bikes). This bike handles like a Ferrari with ground effects. The Diamond HP (for high power) chain stays are not just a gimmick. It is super comfortable, instantly responsive yet stable. The C40 HP B-STAY is by far one of the few best bike that Ernesto Colnago ever build. Produced in collaboration with Ferrari, C40 combined a carbon tube set frame set with rock-solid monocoque lugs designed to fit the unique four-sided 'Master' cross-section tube shapes of the top and down tubes. The Colnago's C40 HP B-STAY was introduced in 2004-5 still regarded as the template for the modern carbon racing frame. Please note no shipping only local pick up, cash only.ĭo your diligent home work before buying, I know what i'm selling Please note pedals do not come with the bike. All the components are original no changes have been made, the frame per say is immaculate, no chips or scratches, no carbon structure fatigue, just like new, you would not tell the frame is over 10 years old.įrame measurement are center to center of classic tubing:ĭerailleur Campagnolo record 10 speed carbonįront derailleur Campagnolo Record 10 speedĪll components are CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 10 speed Pierino the shop owner told me the General rode it probably for about 8000 km. Purchase in Italy last year from a local store small town outside Rome, the bike was previously owned by only one owner ( a meticulous retired military general) that only rode it on a sunny day and very little time. The bike is completely original as per the Colnago factory in Cambiago Italy. Placing for sale this unique, rare and collectable COLNAGO C40 HP B-STAY bike.