Colnago V5Rs Frameset

The Colnago V5Rs represents the ultimate evolution in racing bike design, created to dominate WorldTour competition with riders like Pogačar. This groundbreaking frame weighs just 685 grams ready-to-paint, making it the lightest bike in Colnago's legendary history while maintaining the stiffness and responsiveness demanded by professional racers. Advanced carbon fiber lamination and manufacturing techniques ensure every area of the frame is optimized for strength, durability, and minimal weight, achieving a 12.5% weight reduction over its predecessor without sacrificing structural integrity.

What makes the V5Rs special is how it balances multiple performance factors perfectly. The thin, high-performance profiles reduce frontal area by 13% compared to the V4Rs, delivering aerodynamic performance that rivals dedicated aero frames. Developed through partnership with Khalifa University and Politecnico di Milano, Colnago's refined CFD modeling and extensive wind tunnel testing created tube shapes that cut through air efficiently at both 50 km/h breakaway speeds and 35 km/h amateur pace. The narrower head tube, redesigned fork blades, and deeper seatpost profiles work together to minimize drag while the optimized carbon layup maintains the pedaling efficiency and handling precision required for WorldTour racing.

The updated racing geometry makes the V5Rs slightly more aggressive and modern-position friendly than its predecessor. Dual fork rake options across the size range reduce trail for more responsive handling, while slightly steeper head and seat tube angles accommodate forward-oriented, aerodynamic riding positions. With clearance for up to 32mm tires and UCI weight limit compliance using standard race components, this is the perfect all-rounder for everything from cobblestone classics to mountain stages.

Perfect for racers who demand a single bike capable of winning across all race conditions, the V5Rs delivers the lightweight climbing performance, aerodynamic efficiency, and responsive handling that define modern WorldTour competition.

Key Features

• 685g Ultra-Light Carbon Frame – Lightest Colnago Ever with 12.5% Weight Reduction
• 13% Reduced Frontal Area – with Wind Tunnel-Tested Aerodynamic Profiles
• Optimized Frame Stiffness – via FEM Analysis and Advanced Carbon Layup