Colnago V4RS: Is there still that Italian magic?

[@marcocasamassima389]

Personal opinion. Colnago was a company full of passionate people that knew how to build bikes. Today it is a company full of MBA managers that just know how to build brands ... and Colnago is not the only Italian brand ended like this. As Italian I must say all of this is very sad for me.

[@crimson177]

Yep, I don't know why anybody would want this over any other fully integrated proprietary part riddled bike from any other brand, there is nothing unique or striking about this, it looks the same. If anything if you are in the market for a bike like this then colnago shouldn't necessarily be on your list, getting replacement proprietary parts will be easier for a tarmac or a giant, LBS's will be more familiar with those bigger brands and lastly it isn't competitive on price.

[@robertpreato3891]

@@crimson177 At one time, the exclusivity of Colnago was part of its charm. Then, there was no issue with proprietary parts so there was no real downside. Now, as you correctly point out, if you are going to go with a bike like this, sticking with a big brand is less risky. For me, a bike like this should never be top on the list of any regular consumer. These are purely for pro racers. If you are not racing, then the extras 3 watts of aero saving by routing the cables internally is not worth the nightmare maintenance it brings, not to mention the insane price tag. But, I'm willing to bet that most non pro riders who buy this do so just to show off and the price tag for them is THE point.

[@RepsacZ]

@@robertpreato3891 you could get a way more aero bike for half the price, as a consumer.

[@crimson177]

@@robertpreato3891 completely agree on the cables, 2-3w at 45kph for a huge LBS bill just to change a bearing.

[@tommyfreckmann6857]

Marco. I totally concur. I do like the C68 and really that is only for modern features and the NEW bling factor. I have a Colnago C40, I have had 3 of them. And my current one is a keeper for life and hope to pass down to my now 20 month old daughter in the future. The C40 was made out of passion, artisan, and made in Italy and really have stood the test of time a Legend.

[@robertpreato3891]

I agree with your sentiments about the direction of the Colnago brand. I own a C40 (two actually) and these newer bikes may be more techincally advance but they lack that intangible Italian charm.

[@tommyfreckmann6857]

Same here mate. Adore my C40!

[@JC-pt2tw]

Hey! My favourite KZbin host with the best accent

[@richcole3931]

Dave's nailed the delivery on these videos. Perfection.

[@onenotesolo256]

Really good, straight up and honest review, thanks Shoddy. Cycling Tips has been virtually the last line of defence in terms of being able to critique big brands, and I hope you continue to have the opportunity to do so in spite of recent news on headcount etc. Wishing you and yours a good Xmas.

[@alanhill7965]

Well done Dave great review have a great Christmas 🎉

[@jackkramer3884]

At last, a proper review about what it’s like to actually ride. Rather than just chatting about tech, spec, etc. Nice one, Dave.

[@318ishonk]

Thanks for the video Dave!

[@mohamadjamil3164]

We think that you gave an honest review and we appreciate your work :)

[@davidjones5575]

Great video Dave, have good Christmas mate 👍

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Thanks, you too! - Dave

[@Paganiproductions84]

The aero bike that is not aero at all lol

[@paulwebster4499]

Merckx, Maertens, Sarroni, VDB, Freire, Bettini, Bartoli, Rominiger, Tadej, the domance of team Mapei . Please lets not forget that Colnagos have won everything, and have been used by the greatest of all time. There appears to be lots of guys online who talk about Colnagos as if they are an artisan build for the connoisseur, lets not forget they all models, present and past , were primarily built to win races on!

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

I agree; they have a supreme history in racing. It's amazing it took them until Pog to win the Tour. But the bikes do have a slack geo compared to many other race bikes. And racing has changed, Colnago hopefully is too. -Dave

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Nice bike

[@johnwheat5199]

"Is The Magic Still There" I'm not sure it is. You are right, what used to set Colnago apart, they did things differently, they looked special, and they were special. I am fortunate enough to own a few of their classics, including the two you mentioned, the Master & C40. Doubtless the V4RS will perform well; however, the most telling sign for me, no top tube signature from the maestro. A changing of the guard maybe, but a change in the mundane direction of every other manufacturer is hardly original thinking. As Oscar Wilde succinctly put it "Fashion Is What I Wear, When Everyone Else Starts Wearing It, It's No Longer Fashion".

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

I'm a fan of that quote. Rings quite true - dave

[@theonlyoneinohio]

Wait till you ride the latest Pinarello!!

[@gokaygs]

3:11 shows one fork size across seven different frame sizes lmao!!!

[@mark13williams13]

The pricing of this is a joke. The bike industry has lost the plot! I will stick with my custom Ti bike that was almost half the price of this…

[@mongoliansheepfarmer1097]

15k is an insult

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Certainly isn't anywhere near "normal" money - Dave

[@RepsacZ]

20 Watts faster?.... at 50kph with wind straight from the front? Even still, there are so many bikes more aero.

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

I bet if Pog rode my old worn out winter bike he would get some wins. I think it is laughable to market this as am aero bike

[@alfiefranklin7831]

Please don’t take this the wrong way! There is so much bullshit spoken about bikes, it’s untrue, these sleek, samy bikes built for the professionals these days are just that, and I have to say, reflects on the “dull” characters of today’s peloton. I have a steel Colnago Master X Lite, a beautiful EPS and a C60, all shod in Campagnolo, the likes of Miguel Indurain, Sean Kelly, Steven Roche et al could win races on those bikes, they have heart and soul, something which is lacking in today’s cycling. It’s not too far away, that I remember people slagging me off for riding a bike, amazing what Brad Wiggins did! Merry Christmas everyone……..

[@sylvainbernaers]

there are always fools that pay these prices

[@doduckahedron]

10:25. seems like Colnago have taken same path as.... Lamborghini?

[@pannevermore7760]

This Colnago is completely overpriced even if you buy the individual parts such as frame and Dura Ace group and wheels another handlebar stem comes to a price difference of almost 4000 € how is such an exaggerated price to justify.

[@nessuno5403]

Somewhat butchered that "prototipo" pronunciation, but great review and synopsis about the brand 👍🏻

[@WorldofColnago]

I am sure it is great, but i rather ride me own Colnago Tecnos art decor, Master Lite Rabobank Competition, Master Olimpic art decor and Dream Mapei with the top groups that monej can buj, i.e. Dura-ace 7800, Dura-ace 7800 Carbon, Super Record and Record (in no particular order).

[@sylvainbernaers]

all bikes ride more or less the same. cheap or expensive does not matter. the rider makes the difference . geometry and power matter.

[@gpanoutsak]

Italianità is the word . V4RS?