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2016 Colnago

V1-R Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$4,599
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Summary

The Colnago V1 R is a dedicated race bike praised for its responsive handling, superb acceleration, and lightweight frameset. It excels in varied terrain with a firm yet comfortable ride, though some note its stiffness on rough roads and rear brake issues. While its aerodynamics lag behind some competitors, the V1 R remains a versatile and high-performance choice for racing enthusiasts.

Pros
  • Devoted race bike

  • Highly responsive

  • Precise handling

  • Superb acceleration

  • Lightweight frameset

Cons
  • Too stiff for rough roads

  • Rear brake issues

  • High price

  • Aerodynamics lag behind competitors

Key Quotes
The V1-r leapt forwards with absolute ease, regardless of whether I was sprinting for the lights or climbing in the hills.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
The aerodynamics of the frame and bike lag behind what is now on offer from the likes of Trek and Specialized.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
It’s a bike that cheekily encourages you to push even harder.
Cyclist logoCyclist
Performance is relentless – as the V1-R just goes when you prompt it, and no sooner have you thought about accelerating, then it goes some more.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

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VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Colnago V1-r

May 2017 · William Tracy

The V1-r yearns for racecourses with plenty of climbing, yet it edges into the aero category as well. That’s one of the joys of this Colnago: It doesn’t

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Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: Colnago V1-r Disc

Jun 2016 · R BA

Ernesto, as always, ahead of the game

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Cycling Weekly
Colnago V1-R

May 2016 · Henry Robertshaw

We tested the new product from the Italian manufacturer Colnago, the V1-R, an all-rounder developed together with iconic car brand Ferrari.

Highs
  • Exceptional ride

  • Genuine all-rounder

  • Smart-looking frame

Lows
  • Awkwardly placed rear brake

  • Expensive

  • Incomplete Ultegra groupset

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BikeRadar
Colnago V1-R review

Jul 2015 · Robin Wilmott

Vision supplies the carbon stem, carbon bar and its well-proven Metron 40C clincher wheels. .

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Cycling Tips
Colnago V1-r disc review

Jun 2015

Colnago and Ferrari have been collaborating for almost 30 years to develop and refine carbon road bikes. The V1-r is the latest iteration in this program, an aero road chassis that offers buyers a choice of rim or disc brakes. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a closer look at the new disc-equipped

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Cyclist
Colnago V1-r review

Apr 2015 · Stu Bowers

The V1-r is Colnago's latest collaboration with Ferrari, but is it a stallion worthy of the legendary prancing horse?

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road.cc
Colnago V1-r frameset

Nov 2014 · David Arthur @davearthur

Beautifully fast and responsive-handling aero road bike with stunning looks

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Colnago V1-r

Aug 2014 · Charles Bryer

Colnago V1-r is a contemporary aero road bike with nods to tradition

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Monocoque Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance25c

Fork

V1-R Carbon

Bottom Bracket

Threadfit82.5 - BB86 Required

Headset

HS-C, 1 1/8"-1 1/4"

Seatpost

V1-R Carbon

TypeRigid

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