COLNAGO C68 Gravel bicycle carbon bicycle Sram RED XPLR 1x

COLNAGO C68 Gravel bicycle Sram RED XPLR 1x
Unlike any other.

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For riders who seek the thrill of speed on the roughest dirt roads but demand more than just a carbon frame, the C68 Gravel is a bike with a soul. Steeped in tradition and handmade in Italy by the master craftsmen of Cambiago, it represents the pinnacle of Colnago gravel design.

Design & Character

• Handmade modular carbon frame, crafted in Italy

• Three iconic colours available as standard

• Clean, detail-oriented design with unmistakable Colnago DNA

The C68 Gravel is fast, solid, and precise, delivering an engaging and confident ride across mixed terrain.

Tyre Clearance – Up to 42 mm

The frame accommodates tyres up to a nominal width of 42 mm, a deliberate choice to preserve the bike’s fast, responsive, and precise handling characteristics. Wider clearance would compromise the sharp ride feel that defines the C68 Gravel.

UDH Ready

In its HGWH (white) colorway, the C68 Gravel features UDH-compatible dropouts developed to SRAM standards.
This makes the frame fully compatible with SRAM T-Type transmissions and ensures maximum future-proof drivetrain compatibility.

CC.01 Wide Handlebar

The CC.01 Wide handlebar is specifically designed with a wider flare:

• Increased control in all riding conditions

• Reduced fatigue on rough and technical terrain

Suspension Fork Compatibility

While delivered with a rigid fork and CC.01 Wide handlebar, the C68 Gravel frame is designed to support:

• Alternative handlebars

• Suspension forks

This flexibility allows riders to tailor the bike to their riding style and terrain preferences.

Gravel-Specific Geometry

• Longer reach

• Higher stack compared to typical gravel bikes

This geometry provides superior ergonomics for demanding terrain while maintaining a confident, aggressive riding position.

Mounting Options

• Two bottle cage mounts on the down tube

• One bottle cage mount on the seat tube

• Two rivets on the top tube for frame bags

Perfect for long gravel adventures and bikepacking setups.

The Modular Frame Tradition

The C68 proudly continues Colnago’s modular frame philosophy.
The frame is constructed from multiple carbon modules, hand-assembled in Italy using joints and interlocks. The number of modules matches that of the legendary C64.

A Legacy of Innovation

Colnago pioneered modular carbon frames in the early 1990s and was the first brand to introduce carbon frames to professional racing—winning Paris–Roubaix with the iconic C40.

The Banding Process

A new manual banding process is applied at each module joint:

• Carbon bands are wrapped by hand

• Filed and polished to resemble a monocoque frame

• Retains all the benefits of modular construction

Precision Through Modularity

Smaller molds for individual modules allow:

• Greater manufacturing precision

• Higher carbon quality

• Superior consistency compared to one-piece frames

Craftsmanship Without Compromise

The same savoir-faire used to build bikes for cycling’s greatest champions lives on in the C68 Gravel—already a modern classic.

Blockchain Technology & Ownership

Register your C68 Gravel on the Colnago Blockchain to unlock:

• Verified proof of ownership

• Authentication of frame originality

• Easier resale on the secondary market

• Certification of maintenance history

• Theft reporting that renders the bike unsellable

Additionally, registration grants an extra year of warranty, extending coverage beyond the standard two-year period.