A year after celebrating its 70th anniversary with the exclusive Steelnovo, Colnago brings the timeless charm of steel back to its collection. Now available in two vivid new colorways, the Steelnovo invites every cyclist to rediscover the unmistakable pleasure of steel.
The model debuts in two elegant and expressive colorways: SNLB (Light Blue) and SNPP (Pastel Orange) — a tribute to Colnago’s timeless design and unmistakable style.
“The Steelnovo is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship: a frame made from meticulously shaped steel tubes, assembled withseamless hidden welds and 3D-printed components — entirely Made in Italy. This modern interpretation of steel blends Colnago’s more than 70 years of frame-building expertise with the most advanced standards in contemporary cycling manufacturing,” boasts Colnago.
Steel – at the very beginning of Colnago’s story. Now, reinvented.
Steel has been the cornerstone both of cycling history and of Colnago’s own tradition up to the late 1990s. Every tube and joint is meticulously welded and brazed, echoing the richness of Italian frame-building craftsmanship. It’s not surprising, that iconic steel models such as the Super (1968), Mexico (1972), Master (1982 — still part of the Colnago range), and Arabesque (1983) remain sought after by collectors and connoisseurs around the world.
“Steel remembers. It’s not a slogan — it’s a material truth. Within its grain, in its vibrations and elastic response, lies the memory of every gesture that shaped it. That’s what gives steel its unmistakable, deeply satisfying ride feel. With Steelnovo, steel is reinvented. Through an innovative production process harnessing the power of additive manufacturing — with 3D-printed internal lugs —Colnago reimagines tradition. The essence of steel’s memory and sensation meets seamless, contemporary design, creating a bicycle that feels timeless yet entirely modern — a steel bike built for the future,” adds the vaunted Italian brand.
A truly niche production, proudly 100% Italian
The Steelnovo is crafted entirely in Italy, relying on a network of highly specialized partners. Columbus collaborated closely on the design of the steel tubes, while Additiva refined the 3D-printing process to meet Colnago’s exacting standards. This meticulous production process involves multiple stakeholders and demands both precision and time. Each frame requires a full working day to complete, and annual production is intentionally limited to just 400 pieces, underscoring its exclusivity and artisanal quality.
Seamless, future-proof design through additive technology
The Steelnovo’s design emphasizes clean, essential tube shapes that integrate seamlessly, made possible by fully 3D-printed lugs and joints. This includes the top and bottom head tube connections, seat tube–top tube and seat stay junctions, rear dropouts, and other custom components. Every detail is considered, from fully integrated cable routing to bespoke nylon headset parts and a seatpost-clamp system incorporated into the seat stays, reflecting Colnago’s commitment to both performance and elegance.
Achieving such a modern, integrated design requires cutting-edge production technology. Advanced 3D printing enables the creation of complex, surface-modeled joints that are hollow internally to minimize weight, without compromising strength. Colnago collaborated with Additiva, a Modena-based Italian leader in additive manufacturing, renowned for its expertise in high-end motorsport applications.Through multiple iterations and refinements, this partnership produced a complete suite of 3D-printed joints, delivering a robust, perfectly aligned frame with a competitive weight — a fully integrated, oversized steel frame that is as contemporary as it is enduring.
Technical features
The Steelnovo model is compatible with all modern standards and components, ensuring that riders experience exceptional handling, superb comfort, and a strong sense of safety:
The Steelnovo is available in 7 sizes, 420, 455, 485, 510, 530, 550 and 570 as a frameset only for 5.500 €, or in the following two build options:
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