Antonio Mondonico has retired. However....

After more than 45 years of legendary work, the world’s finest master frame builder retired on December 31^st of 2005. Though his tradition continues, Antonio no longer personally builds the wonderful frames that bear his name. However, his son, Mauro continues to supervise the hand building of the legendary Mondonico frames. 

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Antonio Mondonico is one of the last of a long line of Italian master frame builders, a science and practiced skill that results in a beautiful and efficient racing machine. The acquisition of this ability does not come easily. It is the result of a lifetime of hard work, building in a part of the world in which the good bike is commonplace and only the great bikes gain recognition. And among the great bikes, none is more revered than a Mondonico. 

For more on the history of Mondonico, click here:    History

For pictures and descriptions of Mondonico's beautiful Dupont Imron paint choices click here:   Paint

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Futura Leggero in full stock now!

Futura Leggero Nemo ~ 

A 3.9 lb cromoly frame of Columbus Nemo 747 Nivacrom and Cyclex cromoly tubing beautifully crafted by a genuine master builder. Lusciously finished in your choice of 12 Dupont Imron colors plus chromed rear dropouts. The tube walls are cold drawn down to only 0.4mm, as thin as virtually any tubing in the world. And the Nivacrom alloy guarantees that very little strength is lost in brazing or welding. Includes Torelli Aspect carbon fork. 

"The ride is EXCEPTIONALLY smooth. I have never ridden a bike - steel, titanium, or aluminum - with such a smooth ride. Any bike rides well on good roads. However, the real proof of a frame and fork is how it rides on rough roads. The Mondonico [Futura Leggero] is exceptional on all road surfaces and a real joy to ride!...Because of your fit my position over the pedals and the transfer of power is much more efficient than on my other pro bikes. I am significantly faster on the Mondonico! Bottom line, I would buy a Mondonico again (and may!). Thanks for all your help." Dave F. from Va, 5/06

Save $900!

56cm Mondonico Airplane ~

This is a brand new Mondonico Airplane frameset personally made by Antonio - never built up.

Mondonico's 2.3 lb Airplane frame is immaculately TIG welded to perfection. Tested for four years in the pro peloton, Columbus Airplane tubing is one of the finest  tubesets ever made - very light, very strong with incredible acceleration, yet supple and secure over rough terrain. The seatstays are Columbus 'Muscle' carbon fiber for extra comfort as well as increased road grip. Includes full carbon Deda Black fork and a truly stunning "Super Decor" finish in dark blue with black and red contrast and white decals, as pictured. Was $3499.99!

Seat tube = 56 cm center to center with 56 top tube and 74^ seat angle

56cm Mondinico Foco ~

 Pick your color!

Personally handmade by Antonio! The world's greatest steel from the world's premier steel builder. Frame weight is 3.2 lbs! The fork is your choice: full carbon fiber or Nivacrom cromoly. Includes chrome rear dropouts and right chainstay. Foco is a Thermacrom** alloy that is lighter and stronger than any previously made steel. Most significantly, it is livelier, more springy and resilient, than any other steel that we've ridden. It has the spring of titanium combined with the road manners of steel. Here is an on-the-road review from one of our  most experienced riders, "Steel at its zenith. The comfort and weight of non-butted titanium with the zing and handling of the best steel. Stiff where it should be and utterly comfortable. It gives up nothing in comfort or vibration damping to titanium. Unbelievable on roughly textured road surfaces. a miracle metal which is a clear step up from EL-OS and other Nivacrom variants, let alone more conventional steels." RG, New Jersey, 8/00

Only one genuine "Antonio" remaining, 56cm! It's unpainted so you can pick your frame color and decals. Seat tube is 56cm center to center and top tube is 57.5 center to center.

Qty:      56cm Mondonico Foco frame & fork                        $2599.99

Color: redbluegreensilveryellowburgundyMond orangeMolteni orangeflame orangechampagnepurple    Decals: yellowblackwhite   Fork: cromolycarbon    

  

 

52cm Monza 747 Carbon ~

Personally handmade by Antonio!

One of Antonio's finest, the Monza Carbon combines the proven ride of Columbus Nemo 747 cromoly tubing with carbon seatstays for even more plushness and road contour in the ride. Especially good for longer miles over technical terrain. Frame weight is just 3.6 lbs. Includes Torelli Aspect carbon fork plus chrome rear dropouts. Color is silver with black decals, as pictured.  

 50cm red Mondonico EL-OS ~

Built entirely from oversized Columbus Nivacrom steel, the EL-OS is both a superior steel frame and a stunning work of art. From the meticulously handbrazed and filed lugwork to the fastback seatstays, the EL-OS represents the pinnacle of old-world Italian craftsmanship. The paint is lustrous Dupont Imron with a deep, rich clearcoat and chrome rear dropouts and right chainstay. With unsurpassed comfort, stability and control, the EL-OS is an excellent choice for riders that won't settle for anything less than the best. Price includes Antonio's handmade Columbus Nivacrom cromoly fork.

This is the last remaining EL-OS frame personally built by Antonio! It was made as a backup bike for legendary New Zealand pro racer, Graeme Miller. But, it was never needed so it's now available as a frameset only. The frame and finish are still mint, just like new. Color is Ferrari red, red with a pinch of orange. Seat tube = 50cm center to center with a 53cm top tube, 75 degree seat angle, and 72 degree head angle. This is a very special frame that will never be available again.   

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Mondonico Geometries ~

seat tube is center to center