Colnago, the Italian manufacturer of luxury road and racing bikes, celebrates its 70th anniversary by creating a special steel bike that comes with a limited edition leisurewear capsule.
The cycling brand, whose riders include cycling champions Eddy Merckx, Giuseppe Saronni and Tadej Pogačar, has created a collection of 70 versions of its Steelnovo bikes and 10 garments handcrafted in Italy. The bike is constructed of steel, equipped with Columbus tubing and Campagnolo components, and uses 3D printed lugs from Additiva, a company known for its precision machining capabilities in the motorsports industry.
The apparel capsule includes three outerwear pieces made from Loro Piana fabrics. A navy blue trench coat with Storm System treatment, a Field Jacket with Rain System treatment, and a Varsity Jacket with Storm System treatment, all made from 100% cashmere and featuring Colnago Manifesto embroidery. The inside is lined with jacquard.
In addition to outerwear, the collection includes long- and short-sleeve cashmere polo shirts, T-shirts, piqué cotton polo shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, and hoodies.
The collection is available online at Colnago’s website.
Colnago CEO Nicolas Rosin said: “We celebrate 70 years of innovation, victory and passion for cycling, always looking to the future.” “We present a modern steel bike that utilizes cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing of the lugs. In perfect Colnago style, we never stop experimenting. Therefore, we We have enjoyed a capsule collection of clothing handmade in Italy using the highest quality raw materials. These projects perfectly embody our brand, and both demonstrate our dedication to manufacturing, detail and high quality. It reflects the attention to materials and the Italian spirit and creativity that have always characterized Colnago.
Apparel prices start at $87 for T-shirts, $141 for polo shirts, $1,944 for stadium jackets, $1,798 for field jackets and $2,376 for trenches. This bike retails for $18,000.
