{"product_id":"colnago-carbonissimo-frameset","title":"Colnago Carbonissimo Frameset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColnago Carbonissimo Frameset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a road frameset built from 100% Italian ATR carbon fiber, shaped by a brand that has been engineering race bikes in Cambiago since 1954. That lineage matters. It means the tube profiles, layup decisions, and geometry weren't developed in a vacuum — they carry decades of feedback from the Monuments, the Grand Tours, and the kinds of riders who treat suffering as methodology. The Carbonissimo translates that heritage into a frameset that rides with composure and intent, the kind of road bike foundation that rewards precise inputs and honest effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATR carbon is Colnago's own material specification, refined over years of development at the highest levels of the sport. It's not a commodity layup with a premium badge — it's a deliberate material choice that shapes how the Carbonissimo absorbs road vibration, transfers power, and holds its line through corners. The result is a frame that feels planted without being rigid, responsive without being nervous. On a long climbing road or a fast technical descent, the chassis gives you confidence in what you're asking of it. That's not a small thing in a frameset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 48cm, the geometry is dialed for riders on the smaller end of the road bike spectrum — proportions that put you purposefully over the front wheel without the compromises that often come with scaling down a larger platform. The included Colnago Force Fork keeps the front end cohesive from the start and eliminates a common compatibility headache during the build. Italian-threaded bottom bracket shell and braze-on front derailleur mount give you a broad range of groupset compatibility, so the Carbonissimo works as a canvas for whatever drivetrain direction you're heading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eATR Carbon Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colnago's ATR carbon specification is a house-developed material standard, not a generic layup. The result is a frame that manages the tension between stiffness and compliance better than most carbon at this level — enough lateral rigidity to transfer power cleanly, enough vertical compliance to keep you comfortable across rough tarmac over distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Force Fork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Colnago Force Fork ships with the frameset, meaning your front-end geometry and handling character are matched from day one. It removes the guesswork of fork selection during a custom build and ensures the steering feel reflects Colnago's intended ride character — precise, without being twitchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian-Threaded Bottom Bracket Shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 70mm Italian-threaded shell is a deliberate nod to a standard that remains widely supported across quality groupsets and bottom bracket manufacturers. It's a reliable, serviceable interface that gives your build more options and keeps long-term maintenance straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProportional 48cm Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller road frames often suffer from compromised tube angles or stack-and-reach numbers that don't match their intended rider. Colnago's approach to the 48cm Carbonissimo prioritizes \u003cstrong\u003erace-appropriate positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e at the small end of the range — so riders who need this size aren't riding a scaled-down approximation of the design intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraze-On Front Derailleur Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e The braze-on derailleur interface keeps the front shifting clean and reduces mechanical noise from band-clamp adapters. It's a detail that reflects how the frame was designed — for a proper drivetrain installation, not an afterthought compatibility workaround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbonissimo is for the road rider who wants to build something deliberate — a bike assembled around a frame with real provenance, not a spec-sheet compromise. It suits the smaller-statured cyclist who refuses to settle for geometry that wasn't designed with them in mind, and anyone drawn to Italian road cycling heritage that goes deeper than a badge. Build it with care, and it will reward you in kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colnago","offers":[{"title":"OOF \/ 48cm","offer_id":43637148975148,"sku":"10005436","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/colnago-carbonissimo-frameset-5907611.jpg?v=1771294389","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/colnago-carbonissimo-frameset","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}