While at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, I was given a preview of the latest all-rounder from Colnago. In a beautiful warehouse, filled with Italian sports cars, the Colnago team unveiled the all-new V5Rs to a group of journalists, salespeople and dealers. The array of Colnago bikes — current and past — was impressive and the new V5Rs was the star of the show.
Like any new all-rounder, the new V5Rs continues to push the envelope of design to achieve maximum performance. It weighs an astounding 12.5% less via optimized carbon layup and changing back to a BSA bottom bracket. Key to the new layups are all-new mandrels that compress the layup and provide a level of interior tube finishing that was simply not achievable before. Not only is it clean, but it’s lighter and more consistent too. A 485 size frame and fork now weighs 1027 grams and the frameset alone a mere 685 grams. The Real Riding Stiffness of the V5Rs is aligned with the V4Rs, so I would expect a similar ride as the outgoing model.
Aerodynamics is a key part of the overall performance story — with a 13% reduced frontal area and overall tube shapes for a 5W savings (bike alone at 50 km/h. Ride manners are claimed to be slightly more aggressive and efficient to match today’s fast riding positions. Overall geometry is similar to the V4Rs. It remains a race bike, 100%, with a ride quality to match and win. While it doesn’t have the widest tire clearance, it can swallow 32mm tires for added comfort and confidence.
Available now at your local Colnago dealer, in four color options: Team UAE, White, Black and World Champion. And, in three initial configurations in the United States (more coming in 2025):
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: $16,500
- Shimano Ultegra Di2: $11,750
- Frame/Fork: $6250
