Is the Colnago AC-R the best bike ever?

Is the Colnago AC-R the best bike ever?

Even as it stands the AC-R is the best base model bike Colnago has ever produced, and if you’ve always wanted to own a Colnago but couldn’t afford the ticket price, the AC-R might be just what you’ve been looking for. Cycling Plus is the UK’s best selling monthly road cycling magazine.

What makes the Colnago AC-R so special?

The AC-R draws on Colnago’s race pedigree. From the outset, the frame was designed to offer strength, rigidity, a direct feel and great looks. The company has succeeded on all fronts.

Are Colnago 105 brakes any good?

Colnago has also forgone the inclusion of 105 brakes, opting to spec its own-branded units. These offered decent enough stopping power, but were short of the performance offered by the latest 105 brakes. The own-brand wheels gave us no trouble and were shod with decent Vittoria Zaffiro tyres.

How does the Colnago 52cm bike compare to other brands?

I tested the 52cm bike – Colnago measure their bikes by the seat tube, but it’s equivalent to a 55cm bike with a 55cm horizontal top tube – with a 16.6cm head tube. That is very close to many race bikes. Another key difference is the wheelbase, at 1,001mm it’s longer than most race bikes from other brands.

What makes the Colnago AC-R frame so special?

The AC-R draws on Colnago’s race pedigree. From the outset, the frame was designed to offer strength, rigidity, a direct feel and great looks. The company has succeeded on all fronts. The sculpted head tube flows into the top and down tubes, with cables neatly disappearing into the frame to keep the lines clean.

Is the Colnago AC-R an introvert’s bike?

You cannot accuse the Colnago AC-R of being an introvert. It’s a vision in white: frame, saddle, bar tape, lever hoods, cables, the list goes on… you’ll also not be in any doubt as to who makes this bike, with Colnago branding on every surface.