Mon, 12 Jan 2004
Colnago at the side of the road? // at 23:59
![[*]](/2004/01/12/m_204-0467_img.jpg "A dumped Colnago bicycle, found at the side of the road")
An old Colnago road bike? Dumped at the side of the road? Maybe,
maybe not... It was covered in dirt, the tyres were old and cracked
and flat, ancient Suntour ten-speed derailleur. Obviously stolen and
dumped... but maybe stolen a long time ago! On closer inspection the
mystery deepens; firstly, the Colnago stickers don't look quite right,
they've faded and aren't square on the frame, it also seems to weight
a ton. Then I had a look for the serial number — it's been filed or
ground off. The paintwork looks badly applied, and running a
thumbnail over it makes it flake off, revealing a metallic red
underneath. Just what is it?
