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Colnago's C29 Italia got to the top fast. Debuting in 2012 at the Italian National Championships, it won the first race it ever started. Not only made in Italy, but proven in Italy as well. And quickly went on to two world championship victories. This 29er is fast, obviously.

The head tube is designed to accept a 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" tapered steerer fork. Any 100-140mm travel will work, though 120mm is what's most commonly seen, as this is a cross-country rig to the core. Colnago includes their proprietary headset with the frame, as they're skeptical of other designs. Their semi-internal system is light and durable and replaceable, but also made to give in extreme crashes, saving your frame the price of a headset.

Also in a nod toward both durability and ease of finding equipment, the bottom bracket is English-threaded.

The frame nestles the rear 140mm-rotor-specific post mounts between the stays for strength as well as to make it easier to affect quick wheel changes with a standard quick release and 135mm spacing.

The Colnago C29 Italia brings Colnago's legendary ride to big MTB wheels.