Colnago Steelnovo: Steel Reinvented for the Modern Rider
When Colnago decides to revisit steel, it’s never out of nostalgia — it’s out of ambition.
The Colnago Steelnovo is the brand’s modern interpretation of the material that shaped Italian cycling heritage, now combined with 3D-printed innovation, contemporary geometry, and the performance standards of today’s road bikes.
This is not a throwback.
This is steel, evolved.
A Legacy Material Reborn
Steel is where Colnago’s history began. From the iconic Super (1968) to the Mexico and Master, steel frames defined the brand’s early identity and created a ride feel cyclists still romanticize today — lively, smooth, and full of character.
The Steelnovo brings that feeling back with a modern touch.
The frame is crafted using specially engineered Columbus tubes paired with fully 3D-printed lugs. Welds are hidden, lines are clean, and the result is a structure combining traditional artistry with advanced Italian manufacturing.
It’s the soul of steel with the precision of 2025 engineering.
Handmade in Italy — One Frame per Day
Colnago produces only 400 Steelnovo frames per year.
Each one requires a full working day to build, reflecting an uncompromising approach to quality and craftsmanship.
Key elements include:
- Columbus-designed steel tubing
- Additiva-produced 3D-printed joints and lugs
- Integrated cable routing
- A hidden seatpost clamp inside the seat stays
- Custom 3D-printed nylon headset components
Every detail is engineered, printed, and finished in Italy.
Performance Ready for Modern Roads
Behind its classic silhouette lies fully modern performance:
- 35 mm tyre clearance for comfort and versatility
- Carbon racing fork with oversized bearings for precision
- T47-86 bottom bracket for stiffness and power transfer
- UDH rear dropout standard for full compatibility with modern drivetrains
Steelnovo is available as a frameset or in two premium complete builds:
- Shimano Dura-Ace with ENVE wheels
- Campagnolo Super Record WRL with Bora Ultra wheels
And for 2025, the range adds two new colours:
Light Blue (SNLB) and Pastel Orange (SNPP).
A Steel Bike Designed for the Future
Steel carries memory — the memory of its builder, the road beneath it, and the detail that goes into every weld.
With Steelnovo, Colnago honours that heritage while pushing the material into a new era of performance and design.
The Colnago Steelnovo isn’t just a bike.
It’s the rebirth of a legend, engineered for riders who want more than carbon — riders who want character, craftsmanship, and a story in every kilometre.