Arabesque was a celebration of everything there was to love (or hate) about Italian racing steel from the early 80s. An elaborate flourish of a bicycle, it’s a tribute to the exuberant style for which the Cambiago-based maker is famous for.
Released in 1983, the Arabesque was available as a frame-and-fork only or specified complete with a Campagnolo Super Record gruppo and featured hand-carved and pantographed lug work. It was assembled from Columbus SL and Record tubing, which was ribbed in accordance with Colnago’s proprietary design. This specific example we’ve outfitted completely with the rarest gruppo out there – Campagnolo 50th Anniversary. The most exquisite parts were chosen to make this Gem into a piece of art.
At Cicli Berlinetta our goal before every classic steel bicycle assembly is to complete the build up into a long lasting masterpiece.
Tubes — Columbus SL Colnago Custom Shaped
Handlebar -3ttt Superleggero 41cm ct. ct.
Stem — 3ttt 120mm
Seat Tube 55.5cm ct. – ct. (57 cm top)
Top tube length 55.5cm cm ct.-ct.
Headtube – 147mm
Headset — Campagnolo 50th Anniversary
Cranks — Campagnolo 50th Anniversary 170 (53T/42T)
B.B. – Campagnolo 50th
Wheels — Campagnolo 50th Anniversary / FIR Alkor Squadra Corsa 32 Hole
Tires — Clement Grifo 61
Seatpost — Campagnolo 50th Anniversary 27.2
Saddle — Selle Royal CX
