Colnago V3 RS

[NicoNSO]

Here you go

Thank You So Much...

[Visus]

Those reviews are hilarious You don't bite the hand that feeds you

Generic overpriced dropped seatstay monocoque frame #23

[corky]

Those reviews are hilarious You don't bite the hand that feeds you

Generic overpriced dropped seatstay monocoque frame #23

With unique bottom bracket and headset configuration.............so not so generic

[hannawald]

Is it true that Colnago stack height is so high (in my size 54s it is 578mm, while equivalent Ultimate in size M is 567mm and Bianchi Oltre size 57 is just 556mm? Or they measure differently, for example include headset top cap..?

[timmybike]

First WW post, so be gentle. I'm an older guy (67) with a solid riding and racing background who rides mostly metal bikes (lugged steel, titanium, et al.). I recently decided to indulge my curiosity about a disc brake pro bike, so with the help of a few extra spacers to accomodate my approx. 7 cm drop I bought this V3 RS. The first 400 km were in Spain in the Cordoba and Ronda areas, about 2 months ago. Size is 54S; as shown, the saddle ht. is 77 cm. Kit is Dura Ace, LW Wegweisers with 28 mm Specialized Turbo Cottons. I'm certainly not much of a WW, but the weight is 7.3 kg as shown, minus pedals. For me, that's light, and one could take, what, a couple hundred grams or more off with tubulars.

The ride is stellar; descending is amazingly smooth and composed, but when you're in a switchback even with an aggressive entry speed you can put the bike pretty much anywhere you like on the road--very fast turn in but not herky-jerky. I love my older school bikes by Richard Sachs, David Kirk, et al., but this is a real treat to ride.

[kgt]

Very nice bike and those wheels make it look 2 times nicer!

[AJS914]

Is it true that Colnago stack height is so high (in my size 54s it is 578mm, while equivalent Ultimate in size M is 567mm and Bianchi Oltre size 57 is just 556mm? Or they measure differently, for example include headset top cap..?

A 54S is the equivalent of a 58cm bike so you need to compare with larger bikes.

[fogman]

@timmybike. Very nice. May I ask what is the frame size and your saddle height?


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[mag]

@fogman it's all in there:

... Size is 54S; as shown, the saddle ht. is 77 cm. ...

[fogman]

My bad. I guess I should have read more closely before asking a question that was already answered.


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[timmybike]

Yep, it's in there. If interested, that's a 120 stem and 172.5 cranks.

[hannawald]

@fogman it's all in there:

... Size is 54S; as shown, the saddle ht. is 77 cm. ...

Well, reach is 390mm, Oltre 57 has reach 395..so i think i am comparing apples to apples..

[MRM]

Welcome timmybike!

[timmybike]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[alexaqui]

I am in the market for a new bike/frame set and this on the short list. Anyone else with first hand experience on this bike? Colnago geometry works great for me as I currently still have a C50 and also had at one point a C59. I am looking for an aero race bike and this is on the short list (also looking at BMC and S-Works Venge). I like the idea of traditional Colnago ride comfort along with some aero gains.

Anyone try the V3? Apparently ~200 grams heavier on the frame. The Ultegra DI2 build is quite attractive and not much more expensive than the V3RS frameset alone. I am very tempted at that price point to jump in...

Anyt thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!