{"id":46758,"date":"2023-02-22T13:53:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T12:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=717144"},"modified":"2023-02-22T15:34:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T14:34:15","slug":"limited-edition-colnago-c68-features-kaleidoscopic-paintwork-by-motoki-yoshio","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/limited-edition-colnago-c68-features-kaleidoscopic-paintwork-by-motoki-yoshio\/","title":{"rendered":"Limited-edition Colnago C68 features kaleidoscopic paintwork by Motoki Yoshio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japanese artistry meets Italian design in celebration of C Series heritage <\/p>

By Ashley Quinlan\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Trade shows often kick up a gem or two that simply makes you stop and stare. The Motoki Yoshio X Colnago C68 at the Core Bike Show 2023 is one such example.<\/p>\n

The bike, announced in November 2022, sees Japanese artist Motoki Yoshio let loose to create this rather lovely paintjob.<\/p>\n

Limited to 50 examples worldwide, the design is said to elicit respect for the history of Colnago\u2019s C bikes, while harmoniously highlighting the component parts that make up the bike.<\/p>\n

Yoshio has opted for deep metallic colours, with a blend of grades and sudden colour block transitions to pick out each zone.<\/p>\n

In the flesh, the bike is a stunner, and (naturally) picks up on ambient light differently depending on your viewing angle.<\/p>\n

Inside the halls of Core Bike, where light is dimmer, the colours looked luxuriously deep, while brighter outside light enables them to pop.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re big fans.<\/p>\n

Modular carbon-lugged frame design<\/h2>\n
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The head tube area demonstrates the blended nature of the new lugs, with Yoshio\u2019s design drawing the eye.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Under the pretty skin, lives a C68 carbon-lugged frame.<\/p>\n

When it launched, we explained how the design has shifted to a more modular approach since the bike\u2019s C64 predecessor.<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, instead of simple tubes attaching to lugs at their ends, the C68 blends the tubes into sections.<\/p>\n

In doing so, the lugs are less obvious, which Colnago says gives the bike a more modern aesthetic, while retaining the benefits of a lugged design. The best of both worlds, you might say.<\/p>\n

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The mix of blended transitions and sudden contrasts draws focus to the key areas of the C68.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Chief among those, Colnago says, is the ability to customise stack and reach measurements for standard C68 customers, while full customisation is available on the titanium-lugged model.<\/p>\n

The C68 also takes design cues from the Tour de France-winning V3Rs bike<\/a>, with the seatpost ported over.<\/p>\n

Now succeeded by the V4Rs<\/a> (formerly known as the Prototipo), the C68 has also arguably driven some design thinking for the newest carbon monocoque racer.<\/p>\n

The steerer is rounded, rather than D-shaped, and is in a standard 1 1\/8in size.<\/p>\n

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That top cap hides a little multi-tool party piece, courtesy of a team-up with component brand Granite.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Meanwhile, the top cap features a built-in removable multi-tool via a partnership with tool company Granite.<\/p>\n

The headset makes use of CeramicSpeed\u2019s SLT (Solid Lubrication Technology) bearings.<\/p>\n

Up-front, the bike employs the CC.01 integrated-handlebar arrangement available in 16 sizes, while the bottom bracket is a threaded T47 variant.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo specification<\/h2>\n
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Green is for go? We like to think the colour of the bottom bracket and chainstays nods to the eco-friendly nature of pedal power.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Although you might more commonly see Colnagos sporting Shimano drivetrains (thanks to Team UAE Emirates\u2019 switch to the Japanese brand for 2023), the Motoki Yoshio X Colnago C68 goes full Italian on us.<\/p>\n

A Campagnolo Super Record EPS drivetrain adorns the bike, complete with Bora Ultra WTO 45 wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although Super Record EPS is getting a little long in the tooth<\/a> versus top-spec rivals from Shimano and SRAM, there\u2019s still much to commend it on a bike that\u2019s as much a work of art as it is a performance tool.<\/p>\n

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Campagnolo components are immediately identifiable and (despite their age) very fitting for such a custom design.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

We think the carbon components and classic-looking rotors are a great match, while the relatively subtle branding of the wheelset allows the frame colours to take centre stage.<\/p>\n

The Bora Ultra rim\u2019s gloss finish is also a feather in its aesthetical cap, along with the distinctive 3-spoke arrangement.<\/p>\n

The wheels are wrapped in 28c Pirelli P-Zero Race tyres, while the saddle is a Selle Italia SLR Flow carbon-railed model.<\/p>\n

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Pirelli supplies its P-Zero Race tyres.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Motoki Yoshio X Colnago C68 will set you back around \u00a316,000, if you can find one in your size.<\/p>\n

UK distributor Windwave tells us it\u2019s sold-out, although you can still snag one at time of publication if you scout around retailers.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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