Thanks to everyone (and there have been very many of you) who have replied. This group continues to be an amazing source of information.
I have just spoken to the owner and asked him to check the underside of the bottom bracket, he is not with the bike at present but hopefully will be able to check tomorrow. I meant to check when I viewed it yesterday but was in a rush and forgot.
The late 60 fits with what he was told when he bought it, although it does appear that it may have had a few brazeons added later in its life.
Thanks again, and I will update you when I know more.
Best regards,
Mark Battley Auckland, NZ.
-----Original Message----- From: Jim Ready [mailto:jimr@rfj.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 2:01 PM To: mark.battley@xtra.co.nz Subject: Re: [CR]Help with Colnago age and model ID
Mark,
Boy, your post sure genersated a lot of responses. As I mentioned in my response, and as you can see from the timeline, the key to it being from the 60's is the bottom bracket cut out. I have a 1969 Colnago and the most distinguishing characteristic is the bottom bracket with a circular set of holes, rather than the Colango "club" cut out. I can't wait to see what you have.
Jim Ready
Cupertino, CA