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However it shares the same truncated foil profile as the seat tube, where the back of the tube has been flattened. The V1-r uses a proprietary seatpost that is equivalent to a 27.2mm seatpost. Interestingly, it is identical to two other Colnago race frames, namely the CLX and AC-R, and together, all three frames are manufactured in Taiwan. The geometry of the Vr-1 tends towards an aggressive fit. For the V1-r, there are seven sizes to choose from, all with a sloping top tube, as shown in the table below: Frame Geometry The upper bearing is a standard 1.125-inch bearing and two caps are supplied with the frameset: one tall and the other slim.Ĭolnago is well known for its generous range of frame sizes. In some ways, the system takes a step back when compared to other bottom bracket designs but Colnago argues that it ensures the longevity of the frame.Ī tapered head tube serves the V1-r allowing an oversized 1.25-inch lower bearing to be used to improve the rigidity of the front end. Two oversized alloy cups thread into the frame to serve as the seats for BB86 bearings and can be easily replaced if damaged. The V1-r uses Colnago’s new bottom bracket design called ThreadFit82.5. As for the disc brake option, post mounts are provided front and rear to suit 140mm rotors. For the former, Colnago have elected to use Shimano’s direct mount caliper design, adopting a conventional position for the front brake, while the rear brake is located under the chainstays. The result is a lightweight frameset-a size 54s frame weighed 1,097g (including headset cups and bearing, seatpost clamp, derailleur hanger and bottom bracket cups), the forks 428g-and while it won’t threaten the featherweights, it represents Colnago’s lightest frameset yet.īuyers have a choice of rim brakes or disc brakes for the V1-r. Details on the type of carbon fibre are elusive, with Colnago only offering that it is the highest quality. At the same time, the truncated foil shapes minimise the bike’s susceptibility to crosswinds.Īs mentioned above, Ferrari provided critical input on the selection of carbon fibre for the V1-r. To this end, Kamm tail profiles are utilised throughout the frameset, which offer similar aerodynamics to conventional airfoils without the extra weight. While the V1-r was conceived as an aerodynamic race bike, Colnago paid close attention to the tube profiles and building materials to ensure the weight of the frameset was kept low. Colnago is proud of the final result, claiming that it is “the best monocoque frame produced in Colnago’s sixty year history.” Before the Ride Two versions were developed for the marketplace, one with direct-mount rim brakes and another to suit disc brakes. Conceived as a high performance bike with weight and aerodynamics as major considerations, Ferrari helped with the selection of carbon fibre for the project. The V1-r represents yet another of the Colnago’s collaborations with Ferrari. Colnago celebrated Ferrari’s 60th anniversary in 2007 with the release of the CF6, followed by more editions in 20, and most recently 2014, with the release of the CF10 road bike and CF12 MTB. The bikes are normally painted Ferrari’s famous red, though the CF3 was an early exception. The initial release comprised two models, a road bike (CF1) and a mountain bike (CF2) followed by new models every 2-3 years.
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Since 2000, Colnago has celebrated Ferrari with a series of limited edition bikes, all labelled “Colnago for Ferrari”. Enzo Ferrari was convinced of carbon’s utility and his engineers shared their technology and experience with Colnago to develop the new frames. The bike never made it into production, but it served to acquaint the master framebuilder with the wonders of carbon fibre.Įvery Colnago-Ferrari collaboration has utilised carbon fibre, like the C35 that was unveiled in 1989 and the C40 that followed five years later. The Colnago-Ferrari partnership started in 1986 with a carbon bike simply called the “Concept” which featured hydraulic rim brakes and a gearbox instead of derailleurs. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a closer look at the new disc-equipped option. The V1-r is the latest iteration in this program, an aero road chassis that offers buyers a choice of rim or disc brakes. Colnago and Ferrari have been collaborating for almost 30 years to develop and refine carbon road bikes.