On the top floor of Colnago’s headquarters, a museum houses dozens of historic bikes, including this 1980 Olympic champion track bikeBen Delaney/Future Publishing
When the head tube simply cannot be short enough, you can always go this route to get lowBen Delaney/Future Publishing
At 82 years old, Ernesto Colnago has enjoyed quite a life with many people, from world champions to the Pope to his wife of more than 50 yearsBen Delaney/Future Publishing
This gift to Mrs Colnago, who lives with Ernesto literally across the street from Colnago headquarters, was handpainted to commemorate their 50th wedding anniversaryBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Ernesto Colnago presented this bicycle to Pope John Paul II in 1979. After the Pope’s death, the bike was auctioned off to a collector from whom Colnago later repuchased itBen Delaney/Future Publishing
Many amateur riders have their names on the top tubes these days. But do you know anyone with self-branded chainrings?Ben Delaney/Future Publishing