Beautiful Bicycle: Colnago Y1Rs in World Champs Colors
This extra-Italian Colnago Y1Rs celebrates some of the sport's highest achievements through a distinctly Italian lens. It carries one of the most iconic paint schemes in cycling, Colnago's World Champion colorway, while every major component comes from Italy's most storied names. With a Campagnolo Super Record 13 groupset and Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO wheels, this Y1Rs is a modern superbike that feels deeply connected to cycling's heritage.
It’s a bike that will elicit screams of excitement whether it's leaning against a café wall or attacking a mountain pass. The frame’s rainbow bands reference the World Champion's jersey in a tasteful and refined way, accenting the Y1Rs' dramatic aerodynamic shapes without overwhelming them. Built for a rider who appreciates both performance and tradition, this Y1Rs represents Italian cycling at its finest.
Frame Detail
The Colnago Y1Rs is the latest evolution of Colnago's aero road platform, designed to maximize speed without compromising ride quality. Every surface has been shaped with aerodynamic efficiency in mind, from the sculpted fork crown to the deeply profiled tubing and integrated front end. Despite its aggressive appearance, the frame maintains the responsive handling and road feel that have defined Colnago race bikes for generations.
The World Champion colorway is unmistakable. Rainbow stripes highlight the bike's aero, race-focused silhouette while reminding the rider of the sport’s pinnacle achievements. Paired with Colnago's fully integrated CC.Y1 cockpit and proprietary seatpost, this seamless Y1Rs looks fast before the wheels even start turning.
Drivetrain
No Italian superbike would be complete without Campagnolo. As Campagnolo's flagship road drivetrain, Super Record 13 combines the brand's unmistakable mechanical precision with modern wireless technology and an expanded gear range. The clean integration and refined aesthetics complement the Y1Rs frame perfectly, creating a build that looks cohesive and beautiful from every angle.
The rider selected a 45/29t chainring combination paired with an 11-36t cassette to prioritize versatility across all kinds of terrain. The gearing offers a remarkably low climbing gear for long mountain days while maintaining enough top-end speed for fast group rides and spirited descents. Crisp shifting, ergonomic controls, and Campy’s signature attention to detail will ensure every shift on this Y1Rs feels deliberate and precise.
Wheels & Tires
Continuing the all-Italian theme, this build rolls on Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO 45 wheels. Long regarded as some of the finest performance wheels in the world, the Bora Ultra WTO balances aerodynamic efficiency, low weight, and exceptional ride quality. The 45mm depth provides a versatile blend of control and wind-shedding speed, making the wheelset equally at home on rolling terrain, mountain roads, and fast group rides.
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tires in a 700x30mm size wrap the Campy wheels. The 30mm width is becoming more common, even in elite competition, because it delivers enhanced comfort and grip, while maintaining excellent rolling efficiency. The setup delivers confident handling, impressive speed, and the kind of all-day ride quality that’ll encourage this rider to stay out past dinnertime.
Cockpit & Contact Points
The front end is anchored by Colnago's integrated CC.Y1 cockpit, sized at 105mm by 370mm to provide a streamlined aerodynamic position without sacrificing control. Its clean integration complements the Y1Rs frame perfectly, with lines flowing uninterrupted from handlebars to head tube. ENVE's 3.0mm bar tape adds a touch of comfort, helping reduce road vibration while maintaining a secure feel in all conditions.
A Specialized Power Pro with Mirror saddle provides a modern approach to comfort and performance. The 3D-printed Mirror technology helps distribute pressure more evenly, making long rides and high-intensity efforts more comfortable. Together with the aerodynamic cockpit, the primary contact points ensure this World Champion-inspired build is every bit as enjoyable to ride as it is to admire.
Learn More
If this Colnago Y1Rs has you dreaming of your own custom Italian super bike, we'd love to help make it happen. Reach out via any of the options below and our team will help you bring your unique vision to the tarmac.
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The Build
| Frameset | Colnago Y1Rs - World Champion | Size M |
| Groupset | Campagnolo Super Record 13 |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Super Record | 165mm |
| Gearing | 45/29tt Chainrings | 11-36t Cassette |
| Wheelset | Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO 45 C23 Disc |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | 700 x 30mm |
| Handlebars/Cockpit | Colnago Y1Rs CC.Y1 Cockpit | 105mm / 370mm |
| Bar Tape | ENVE Bar Tape 3.0mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro with Mirror |
| Seatpost | Colnago Y1Rs Carbon Seatpost |
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