From Race-to-Race Approach
Taking inputs from the profesional riders from Team UAE, the new V4Rs evolution touched on all the areas of the performance: aerodynamics, weight, real dynamic stiffness, sizing and geometry, design robustness and maintenance.
Headtube geometry
Its shape has been revised and perfectly integrated with the new lightweight fork (designed to allow an effective tyre clearance up to 32mm) and with the new cockpit. Although the head set upper bearings are bigger than those of the V3Rs, allowing the cables to run inside without the need of the D-Shaped steerer column and enhancing the overall front-end stability, the overall shape has a better drag.
Aerodynamic data
The performances of V4Rs are those of an aero bike. Compared to the V3Rs, in a real race setup (tested in the wind tunnel with an athlete pedalling at 50kph with 1 bottle and one empty bottle cage) we measured an aerodynamic saving of 3%, corresponding to approx. 13.2 watt. With an advanced aero setup (aero wheels and aero Colnago Computer support) the bike had an aerodynamic saving of 6% (approx. 27.7 watts saved)
Better handling
The weight distribution has changed from the V3Rs. The front fork is now lighter and the overall weight of the frame kit + handlebar setup has been decreased by 56 grams. The result is better handling in corners and more safety and precision when going downhill.
The final step
This final step is what really makes the difference, when all the sub-systems come together to deliver the final behavior and performance of the bicycle the next thing to do is to test in real life racing conditions. The results speak for it`s self, the Colnago V4Rs is built to win.
Please Note
This product is a frameset and not a complete bike. included in the box is a frame, fork seatpost and headset.
The frameset is only compatible with Electronic group sets.
Technical Features
- The all-new frame design is lighter and stiffer than the V3Rs
- T47 bottom bracket for rigidity and ease of maintenance
- Improved stiffness allows for enhanced handling precision
- The fork sees enhanced stiffness and reduced weight
- NFC tag allows access to information in the digital passport of the bicycle