Colnago V4RS

Sometimes it’s the little things, that make it all worthwhile and for a little old hubbard like me, sometimes you need to look good to feel good.

When it came to choosing a new pushy, I knew I had to pick carefully. Do I go down the path of something so aero that I couldn’t even get it to speed for the aerodynamics to work? Or something so light, it would mock me while trundling up the 1 in 20?

I decided against both options. This was my opportunity to fulfil my life long dream of being Tadej Pogacar, thus, my Colnago V4RS was born.

Now at first I thought I had no business getting a Colnago, as I have never extracted a tooth, nor was I born when Sergeant Peppers was topping the charts; but against all rhyme and reason I took the plunge.

Skepitcal at first – after all, Colnago has never really been known for their technical prowess – more famous for their style than substance you might say; more Gucci Horsebit loafer than Nike Kipchoge marathon winner.

Lo and behold, the bike is an absolute weapon. As light as a Great Northern, handles like Casey Stoner and looks like Heidi Klum. What more could you ask for in a bike?

I first noticed how good the bike was while chasing Ryan down ‘The Wall’. The absolute madman that he is – and though I was still getting dropped almost instantly – it looked like he was only on his first coffee when I arrived at Monbulk; a refreshing change from the usual regrouping as he finishes an 8th latte.

The second sign of love came when I stumbled across a little group spin called the Hell Ride. (I know what you’re saying “Ooooo those rambunctious road terrorisers, how could you do such thing?!”)

Judgement aside, I thought it was worth a try, see what all the fuss is about? And you know what, a few kms in, there I am, rolling turns with the big boys! Sure, cardiac arrest was surely imminent, and my face looked like the ripest tomato a caprese salad could ever imagine on an Italian summer’s day. And yet, I was still there! A feat previous bikes couldn’t muster, the personal sense of achievement filling my ego with pure happiness and joy. It only matched by the smugness a bike this good looking shouldn’t perform this well.

But what really makes me sleep at night, is getting to look at it when I go to bed, just after I give my girlfriend a kiss goodnight and slips into her sleeping bag on the floor, I get to hop into the big cosy bed with my Colnago.

Thats what makes it all worth it.

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The Bolide F represents the cutting edge of World Tour performance, and as such these bikes are few and far between. Our client was extremely patient with this build, but we think you’ll agree the juice was worth the squeeze.

The addition of disc brakes to a bicycle designed purely for straight line speed may seem like a curious addition, but in reality it makes for a frame that can be better optimised around the head tube area and seat stays, while also avoiding the use of proprietary brake systems that have always been cumbersome on previous generation TT bikes.

Probably one of the most eye-catching parts of this bicycle will be the handlebar system. They are custom 3D printed by Metron Additive Engineering in the UK, who also produce bars for an up and comer named Filippo Ganna (you might have heard of him). These titanium 3D printed bars were painted down the road by Velocraft in this glorious colour shift purple/green. We used fishing rod grip on the base bar for a low profile yet grippy hand hold.

This example is fitted with the latest Shimano Dura Ace 12 speed groupset. The hydraulic levers offer amazing modulation and make for a confidence inspiring ride. The rear derailleur is fitted with a CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero system to eke out every last watt from the drivetrain. The bottom bracket is also a CeramicSpeed Coated unit which holds in place the impressive SRM Origin PM9 powermeter with THM carbon 165mm arms. We have also specced the Pogačar approved Carbon Ti chainrings in an eye watering 58/46t sizing.

Wheel duty is taken care of by our friends at Princeton Carbonworks, with their pinnacle time trial wheels – the Blur V3 rear disc and Mach 7580 TS front wheel. These are wrapped in the Vittoria Corsa Pro 24mm tires with Vittoria latex tubes.

All this leaves not much at all to be upgraded, and it is certainly one of the nicest and most unique bicycles to leave our workshop to date.

Specifications:

Frameset: Pinarello Bolide F 52cm
Handlebar: Metron Additive Manufacturing custom 3D printed with Velocraft paint
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace R9160
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace R9270
Bottom Bracket: CeramicSpeed Coated ITA 24mm
Crank: SRM Origin PM9 with THM Carbon 165mm arms and titanium 24mm spindle
Chainrings: Carbon Ti X-CarboRing EVO 58/46 with Carbon Ti 9200 covers
Chain: Shimano M9100 with Silca Super Secret hot wax
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace R9200
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace R9200 with CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace R9200 11-34
Front Wheel: Princeton Carbonworks Mach 7580 TS
Rear Wheel: Princeton Carbonworks Blur V3
Tires: Vittoria Corsa Pro 24mm
Tubes: Vittoria latex
Rotors: Shimano CL900 160/140
Saddle: ISM PN1.1
Bottle Cage: Arundel Mandible