Description
Rare Colnago Olympus Mountain Bike | Late 1980s | Campagnolo Centaur Groupset
A truly rare find for vintage cycling enthusiasts and collectors!
This Colnago Olympus mountain bike from the late 1980s showcases the legendary craftsmanship of Colnago — a brand founded by Ernesto Colnago in 1954 and celebrated worldwide for its precision engineering and innovative designs.
In the late 1980s, as mountain biking began to boom, Colnago applied its road racing expertise to the new off-road frontier, producing the Olympus model. Built with robust Columbus steel tubing and featuring a race-inspired geometry, the Olympus stood out for its durability, agility, and unmistakable Italian style.
What makes this particular bike even more exceptional is its original Campagnolo Centaur groupset — an extremely rare and highly sought-after setup. Campagnolo, traditionally dominant in the road cycling world, briefly entered the mountain bike scene with the Centaur group, known for its exquisite machining, high-quality materials, and unique Italian flair. Production numbers were low, making surviving examples like this exceedingly hard to find.
This Colnago Olympus remains in original and fully operational condition — a rare opportunity to own a piece of mountain biking history, blending the artistry of Colnago with the mechanical innovation of Campagnolo.
Key Features:
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Original Colnago Olympus mountain bike from the late 1980s
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Columbus steel frame with race-inspired geometry
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Equipped with the rare Campagnolo Centaur MTB groupset
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Preserved in original and fully working condition
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A true collector’s piece for vintage MTB and Colnago fans
Don’t miss your chance to own a legendary mountain bike from the golden era of cycling, crafted by one of Italy’s most iconic brands.
Condition
Used. Original Condition with original paint and decals. No dents or cracks. All parts work fine. Fully serviced at our workshop.Bicycle Size

Size (Center-Top) | 53 cm |
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Top Tube | 57 cm |
Head Tube | 15 cm |
Standover | 81 cm |
Details
Brand | Colnago |
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Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Centaur |
Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Centaur |
Shifters | Campagnolo Centaur (bullet shifters) |
Brakes | Campagnolo Centaur |
Brake Levers | Campagnolo Centaur |
Headset | Campagnolo Centaur |
Crankset | Campagnolo Centaur 170mm 46/36/26 |
Freewheel/Cassette | Campagnolo 8 speed 13-30 |
Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Centaur |
Seatpost | Campagnolo Olympus |
Seat | Bassano Elite |
Hubs | Campagnolo Centaur |
Rims | Colnago |
Tires | Geax Sedona 26x1.85 |
Stem | Colnago 120mm |
Stembar | Colnago 670mm |
Chain | YBN |
Pedals | Campagnolo Q640, Centaur SM |
Worldwide Delivery
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Safe packaging
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Import taxes und Customs
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