Colnago C68 Fleur-de-Lys Limited Edition Bike

Colnago C68 Fleur-de-Lys Limited Edition Bike Info

The Colnago C68 represents the pinnacle of Colnago’s world class craftsmanship. That has been taken to the next level with the limited edition Gioiello C68. Made for the 111th Tour de France, just 111 of these bikes have been created, each with its own unique number. The first one will be ridden by Tadej Pogacar at the team presentation. The first thing you will likely notice is the blue and gold leafing. The metallic blue combines with gold and includes representation of the French and Florentine lilies. The fleur-de-lys symbol also represents royalty and pride and has long been a symbol of Florence and the French nation. This bike comes with a special edition bike cover and limited saddle as well. With the Tour de France departing from Italy for the first time and Tadej Pogacar leading the way, there was no better bike than the Colnago C68 to be the official bike of the tour.

On top of all its unique features, you can always count on a C68 for pure performance on the road. A long lineage of C-series road bikes has proven that Colnago is one of the best manufacturers on the planet, and they improved yet again with the C68. 68 represents how far Colnago has come since their inception in 1958. This professional-level road bike is lighter and stiffer than its predecessors and even improves in terms of comfort. The C68 is made entirely in Italy, benefitting from that classic Italian craftsmanship that dominates the cycling industry. With the Colnago C68, you can count on road performance in all areas.

As always, the C68 frame is incredibly light and a great climber. It comes in at just 925 grams in a size 48.5, giving you everything you need to conquer the mountains. Ultra-high modulus carbon was used to make the frame, making it stiffer than ever in addition to its lightweight improvements. The new split headtube is stronger, lighter, and more customizable. With more options for stack and reach variations than ever, riders can find their ideal fit. It also helps improve stiffness, making the C68 a capable sprinter and not just a climbing machine. The new frame construction of the Colnago C68 has it performing better than ever.

This is a high-level custom built version of the Colnago C68. It includes a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset for high-level 12-speed electronic road shifting. ENVE SES 3.4 wheels with gold spokes are included as well, making it a full high-level Campagnolo setup that matches the limited gold theme. Its Pirelli PZero Race tires stick with the overall lightweight race theme of the bike and add more gold accents. It also has a Colnago Integrated CC.01 Bar/Stem combo for proper integration and aerodynamics in the cockpit. This build combines value with professional performance.

The fork of the Colnago C68 has been redesigned and improved. The “D” shape has been replaced with a simpler 1 1/8-inch lightweight round tube. A special headset system pairs with the fork to make it easier than ever to internally rout cables. The top cap even features an integrated multitool for adjustments on a long ride. The bottom bracket has also been revised to a more standard and easier to find T47 BB. It still has an oversized shell and internal bearings but offers a wider range of compatibility. The Colnago C68 is an evolution of one of the world’s greatest road bikes with a design like we have never seen before.