2026 Colnago C68 Gravel Sram Red XPLR

Archived: 2026 Colnago C68 Gravel Sram Red XPLR · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 450, 480, 510, 540, 570

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Modular carbon frame construction: 8 carbon parts. · Fork: Colnago carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables. · Carbon fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Group: Sram Red XPLR · Shifters: SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD SHIFT-BRAKE SYSTEM · Front derailleur: This goupset has a single chainring · Rear derailleur: Sram RED XPLR eTap AXS - RD-RED-E-D1 · Crankset: 40T · Bottom bracket: T47 Sram DUB Road · Cassette: 10-44T 12s · Chain: RED Chain - CN-RED-D1 12s

• Confirm every shift battery charges and every control operates. Shift through the full cassette under light load while checking pairing, derailleur alignment and response at both ends of the range.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Disc brakes SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD SHIFT-BRAKE SYSTEM - CenterLine XR Rotor

• Inspect pads, rotors, calipers and the complete cable or hose path. Both levers should feel consistent and both calipers should release without persistent rubbing.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheels: ZIPP 303S - Tubeless tires only · Rims: Material: Carbon – Hookless; Rim Height: 45mm; Internal Channel Width: 23 mm · Hubs: 176D, 76D · Front tire: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H TLR (40-622) · Rear tire: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H TLR (40-622)

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play. Inspect the carbon rims closely for impact marks, cracks, delamination or damage around spoke holes and bead hooks.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: ACROS ss 1"1/4 3547 steel bearing · Handlebar: Colnago CC.01 integrated Cockpit - Wide geometry. · Stem: CC01 integrated cockpit · Seatpost: Carbon seatpost, 0.15 offset, "D-Shape" section · Saddle: Option 1Prologo Scratch M5 Nack 140 Hard BlackOption 2Selle Italia SLR Boost SuperFlow Carbon Rail

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.