The down tube reminds me of the Pinnerallo, handlebar like the S5, including the steerer. The seat tube like the BMC TT bike and the fork is like the new BMC aero bike as well. It’s like the Frankenstein of bikes without looking hideous, lol. I’m sure the price tag will be over $14,000.
As a 70 y.o. life long cyclist, I have to thank the industry for validating the aesthetic of riser stems, Cervelo, Bianchi and now Colnago. Personally, I think they look like a_ _, but now I feel like I fit in better.
As someone with so much experience like yourself, what do you think is the best bike era or the best bikes? rim brake bikes from before 2015, older generation or the disk brake era?
This one is gonna take me a while to get accustomed to. It is very Italian tho. I have a 2003 Colnago C-40 with the star fork that I laid out $2400 for back in the day. I'm glad I held on to it. It is, in a word, superb.
You know, I'm thinking the same thing, BUT, remember when the S5 came out? That thing was nowhere in sight at your local club ride. Then Jumbo Visma started winning and using that bike and now it's coming to see them. So....IDK. Amazing what pro teams and marketing will do.
Colnago looks like a cross between a Trek Madone and a Cervelo S5. I'm a sucker for the deep dish look of a full aero bike. I havve the silver 2024 Canyon Aeroad. It's like my little mech.
I swear I saw a wind tunnel testing article where the sl8 was just mid pack of 20 odd bikes. Factor #1 foil#2 s5#3 and sl8 number 8 maybe. Also tested slower by maybe 5w in the wind tunnel with a torso mannequin ?
For me, this could be a nice racing aero bike, but definitely not the bike that I want to buy. Maybe I'm old fashioned, I'm only attracted to the V4RS or SL8 shape bikes. And my top 1 aero bike would be the new Factor Ostro VAM :)
I do not mind being part of the "modern carbon bikes are starting to look way too alike" crowd, but this monstrosity is yet another example of just because you made something different and unique doesnt mean its not a piece of crud. Aesthetics aside, this is just a poor implementation (seatpost functionality) if the goal is to achieve a certain end result - that being for the brand to produce a more aero bike. There are many ways to skin a cat, but some ways are inferior to others, and that is what this junk is; a very bad way to go about it aero was the goal. If I wanted aero, I would be putting my money towards the new DARE bike, not whatever this... thing... is. This is a big miss in the eyes of this Colnago fan.
I've owned two CT1's and I own a C60 currently. The C60 has about 25K miles, and it's been a great bike. That said, it's my trainer bike now (I know, I know), and I mostly ride an SL7 on the road, and yes, aero really is faster.
@@tommyfreckmann6857? The SL7 is probably 1-2 mph. It's lower, lighter, and it's more aero. I do run Enve 4.5s on the C60 and that made a huge difference, but of course I'm running aero wheels (Ninevelo 45s) on the SL7 so that's a draw. And, it's just easier to go faster.
When it comes to people wanting the aero look it just makes sense. The same way people want the round tube, double triangle look. It's just what people like with their eyes, and we all know everyone shops with their eyes and their hearts, not with their brains. Personally I'm not a fan of the traditional aero bike look like the Aeroad or Venge, but I do like bikes like the 7th gen Madone, S5, or this Colnago. I like a little spice with it. I also think traditional round tubes are just ok. Most look boring, some look really nice.
It's a Venge Vias but no worries. New Venge on approach for sure! The looks of the SL8 were a huge let down, super boring aesthetically even the color selections, plus still believe adding the integrated cockpit on the Venge makes it the fastest again plus the added weight yields an inertial advantage in every condition except up hill and more conducive to a low cadence aero riding style, and very few of the riders I know actually want to climb all day, so bring on the big rings and deep sections please pretty please, Colnago salute
I think it looks gimmicky and won’t last. Triangles are stronger. I “personally” am not crazy about the look of these new aero bikes. I think the bike industry will appreciate the change and it is probably what we need for a revamp but they will go back to what works. Traditional bikes with 2 triangles.
I think there’s some customers who want their bike to look like a hypercar with all the mean aero angles and shapes and this is prioritized above everything else.
Best meaning fastest? Stork Aerofast or something like that. Best meaning most expensive? Probably the new Colnago steel bike. Best meaning most common? Probably SL8. Take your pick of all the "bests" I guess.
@@Millicente SL8 most common? on what planet? most over hyped bike for sure. Havent seen one out in the wild yet and club rides here a like 80-100 ppl every weekend.
@@66mikkim SL8 and SL7 combined you see everywhere. But again, you're talking from your experience and I'm talking from mine. Planet? Earth. Any other questions?
the moment you think to yourself, "damn, carbon fiber road bikes couldn't look any more embarrassing, or stupid than they do right now" thanks colango, you pulled it off
The biggest nightmare for Pogaca in 2025 will be having to clean Urskas Tarmac SL8 and not able to ride it. lol This Colnogo looks like as if the two ugliest bikes in history Bianchi Oltre and Specialzied Sirrus had a baby. This can’t be real. This has to be a joke.
people are saying its very similar to the cervelo s5, I'd say it is more similar to the bmc timemachine 01, the time trial bike, but in my opinion an uglier version of it lol
To me aero bikes are just ugly. New Scott Addict RC looks so good compared to this monstrosity. Climbing frame with cool 50mmish wheels > aero bike every day.
@@GCPerformance18 Yes of course. That's why I typed "to me" :) I live in Slovenia (the country you probably haven't heard of before Pogačar :D) with many hills and love riding my TCR :)
Weight is irrelevent for a aero bike. At the speed pros are riding aero always wins over weight. Simplon Pride and the Elves Falath was the the first bikes to have the stem flush with the head tube...then came Dare VA-AFO that was in the TdF and started rising the bars in an angle.... The frame is ugly AF if you ask me. The seat post adjustability is gonna be a nightmare for gettin the perfect bike fit, just like the proprietary bar/stem combo. The short wheelbase is not good.....toe overlap is gonna be a issue for ppl with big feet
Absolutely not true lol. Especially in stage races. Weight dramatically changes the way a bike accelerates and handles. There’s an equation going uphill over 6-7% that proves this statement wrong, and there’s an entire second side to the argument in regard to acceleration.
@Datboyvideo 1kg more is like 2 watts. At the power levels pros are that is not even worth considering. at that point the tire pressure is more important that the weight. There are more than enough papers out that can confirm that.
this if fucking ugly. And obviously, i bet it had zero wind tunnel test or whatsoever. but since this is probably the next pogacar bike, everyone will want this. Just like the 165 mm cranks trend which is ridiculous.
In my opinion that looks awful. A horrible design. But there is probably a lot of people that will like it. And it is probably fast. But if I could spend the amount of money a Colango cost I would go for a bespoke Sarto or something like that. Not as fast, but a much better fit and a more special bike.
I just bought an Sworks. If Specialized makes a Venge next year I'm gonna be pissed 🤣. Pictures don't do the SL8 justice. It always looks plain but if you look at the front end it has all the characteristics of an aero bike. Especially the fork.
trust me, the sl8 is a bike like no other, i promise you, the comfort is unmatched to the competion while having aero characteristics and also being super lightweight, by far right now my faveorite bike
I hope its real the colnago , The v4 rs is just a boaring looking bike with a price which isn't justified. IM sure Tadej will using it even on the mountain stages , just the way Jonas uses the cervelo s5 on any stage.
yea I think it would be insane if it is real because like you said from such a normal bike company to see them come out with somethign so crazy is really cool, only time will tell
I was half way saving for v4rs and now I’m curious how much more I need to save for this? But I still like the rbvu colour v4rs and may stick to it… excited haha
I mean that is going to be there gc bike for sure, I do not even see tadej utililizing this bike that much this will be more for the sprinting stages, the v4rs is his champion bike
I really hope this is true, because the bike looks absolutely trick!!! enough of the boring..... bring on the bold!!!!
front and top tube look soo good....don't know about the rear tho...will definitly need some getting used to
compliancy or just compliance?
If Trek and Cervelo had a baby... went on Jerry Springer and found out Bianchi was the father 🤣
PS. you will be surprised tomorrow on the Factor 😜
Ohhhhh shitttt I can’t wait to see it
Please tell me the Factor is a good one, im aiming that as my next bike, i have not dissappoint with Factor yet so far 😂
TT bike from factor.... dissapointing
@@Chris-iv2ud it's a triathlon bike unfortunately
@@hobmarg well damn haha
From the side it looks like if you asked ChatGPT to make a road bike
good one
Bike manufacturers are starting to troll people, kinda like Nike does when they make their ridculous shoes.
lmao
2025 ... The Return Of The Aero Bike
I fully expect to see this roasted on the show this week ❤️
you called it :D
and now the dog itself gets an update
This changes everything! A new standard in aero!
The VENGE is definitely coming back in 2025
Return of the dog
Bianchi will be pleased. This makes the Oltre look good.
lmao I actually love th elook of the new oltre at first I did not but like everything i see it
Tadej does not need an aero bike. The aero bike needs Tadej!!
Tadej would win a GT with a anti aero steelbike 😂
lmao 'aero bike trembles looking at tadej"
The down tube reminds me of the Pinnerallo, handlebar like the S5, including the steerer. The seat tube like the BMC TT bike and the fork is like the new BMC aero bike as well. It’s like the Frankenstein of bikes without looking hideous, lol. I’m sure the price tag will be over $14,000.
Love my gen 7 madone, the last straight aero bike from the company.
I have one too, Im sure like fashions , and having to sell something new they will at some stage release another aero one .
As a 70 y.o. life long cyclist, I have to thank the industry for validating the aesthetic of riser stems, Cervelo, Bianchi and now Colnago. Personally, I think they look like a_ _, but now I feel like I fit in better.
As someone with so much experience like yourself, what do you think is the best bike era or the best bikes? rim brake bikes from before 2015, older generation or the disk brake era?
A bike is a bike. Dozens, even hundreds of new concepts came out over the decades. What matters is always the man, all the rest is mambo jambo!
yea, too a point, but if you have two riders same ftp and one is on a climbing bike and one is full tri bike on flat ground there is an advantage
It's great to see some changes, especially since all the bikes look so similar!
I know right it’s all starting to blend together!
I'm with you GC, bring on the crazy bikes. Every bike looks the same now
Let me guess-you weren't around in 80s and 90s, yes? If you think all bikes are the same now, check what they rode in the not so distant past. 😅
@ to be fair I wasn’t even alive in the 80’s 🤷♀️ I’m talking about what’s currently available on the market
@@SpookyConcepts yeah my point exactly
I like new I like pushing boundries
Super aero $20k bike for the coffee rides, vintage steel w/downtube shifters for the group rides #ALWAYS
This one is gonna take me a while to get accustomed to. It is very Italian tho. I have a 2003 Colnago C-40 with the star fork that I laid out $2400 for back in the day. I'm glad I held on to it. It is, in a word, superb.
You know, I'm thinking the same thing, BUT, remember when the S5 came out? That thing was nowhere in sight at your local club ride. Then Jumbo Visma started winning and using that bike and now it's coming to see them. So....IDK. Amazing what pro teams and marketing will do.
How is it very Italian when it looks like the lovechild of Cervelo and Trek? 🤣
I’m waiting for the Ridley aero. That thing looks sweet.
yea it looks massive with those tubes, I am excited to see some of these bikes out here
I like it even though I'm not a fan of Colnago bikes. But my only complaint is I don't like bikes with short seat tube insertion depth
Interesting design Colnago, thanks for picking up on this Grant and creating a vid on it 😊 great work dude.. Pete 🚴🏻👍
thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
When you mix Pinallero Dogma F, Trek Madone and Cervelo S5!
Love my Colnago Concept. Rim brake too 🤌
Colnago looks like a cross between a Trek Madone and a Cervelo S5. I'm a sucker for the deep dish look of a full aero bike. I havve the silver 2024 Canyon Aeroad. It's like my little mech.
That's a monstrosity in my eyes, but that doesn't matter one bit. What matters is that Pog crushes everyone on it the same way he did this year.
He doesn't use a monstrosity of a bicycle for that! He regularly goes to the doctor for this
I swear I saw a wind tunnel testing article where the sl8 was just mid pack of 20 odd bikes. Factor #1 foil#2 s5#3 and sl8 number 8 maybe. Also tested slower by maybe 5w in the wind tunnel with a torso mannequin ?
its a Kestrel 500 sci from 1997
I 100% don’t believe they need to build compliance in these days: it’s nuts. Surely 32mm tyres at 60psi gives enough compliance?
For me, this could be a nice racing aero bike, but definitely not the bike that I want to buy. Maybe I'm old fashioned, I'm only attracted to the V4RS or SL8 shape bikes. And my top 1 aero bike would be the new Factor Ostro VAM :)
WTF is that hideuos bike... insert cat about to puke meme
I do not mind being part of the "modern carbon bikes are starting to look way too alike" crowd, but this monstrosity is yet another example of just because you made something different and unique doesnt mean its not a piece of crud.
Aesthetics aside, this is just a poor implementation (seatpost functionality) if the goal is to achieve a certain end result - that being for the brand to produce a more aero bike.
There are many ways to skin a cat, but some ways are inferior to others, and that is what this junk is; a very bad way to go about it aero was the goal.
If I wanted aero, I would be putting my money towards the new DARE bike, not whatever this... thing... is. This is a big miss in the eyes of this Colnago fan.
I've owned two CT1's and I own a C60 currently. The C60 has about 25K miles, and it's been a great bike. That said, it's my trainer bike now (I know, I know), and I mostly ride an SL7 on the road, and yes, aero really is faster.
How much faster are you talking?
@@tommyfreckmann6857? The SL7 is probably 1-2 mph. It's lower, lighter, and it's more aero. I do run Enve 4.5s on the C60 and that made a huge difference, but of course I'm running aero wheels (Ninevelo 45s) on the SL7 so that's a draw.
And, it's just easier to go faster.
When it comes to people wanting the aero look it just makes sense. The same way people want the round tube, double triangle look. It's just what people like with their eyes, and we all know everyone shops with their eyes and their hearts, not with their brains. Personally I'm not a fan of the traditional aero bike look like the Aeroad or Venge, but I do like bikes like the 7th gen Madone, S5, or this Colnago. I like a little spice with it. I also think traditional round tubes are just ok. Most look boring, some look really nice.
It's a Venge Vias but no worries. New Venge on approach for sure! The looks of the SL8 were a huge let down, super boring aesthetically even the color selections, plus still believe adding the integrated cockpit on the Venge makes it the fastest again plus the added weight yields an inertial advantage in every condition except up hill and more conducive to a low cadence aero riding style, and very few of the riders I know actually want to climb all day, so bring on the big rings and deep sections please pretty please, Colnago salute
I think the sleekness of „lightweight / climbing-„ bikes with more classic lines and thin tubes are still unmatched in terms of looks
サーベロとトレックとピナレロの融合にも見えました。
コルナゴぽくない！と思いましたが実車を見るのは楽しみです。
Ernesto just turned his face away to recount his millions.
I wonder if Ernesto has anything to do with the company he sold?
doesn't UCI require two triangles in the frame?
its within realm
I think it looks gimmicky and won’t last. Triangles are stronger. I “personally” am not crazy about the look of these new aero bikes. I think the bike industry will appreciate the change and it is probably what we need for a revamp but they will go back to what works. Traditional bikes with 2 triangles.
That is not a triangle. Will be interesting to see whether the UCI approves it. If they do, we might see some more innovation with the bike frames.
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I find the lack of triangles disturbing. Bike's gonna break if they crash.
its new so our minds are not use to it, we dont like change but I learneed to embrace
I think there’s some customers who want their bike to look like a hypercar with all the mean aero angles and shapes and this is prioritized above everything else.
with a hybrid-bike riser stem
Simple question. What’s the best road bike money can buy ? Just curious…
Tarmac sl8 :)
@@GCPerformance18 wrong anwser ;-)
Best meaning fastest? Stork Aerofast or something like that. Best meaning most expensive? Probably the new Colnago steel bike. Best meaning most common? Probably SL8. Take your pick of all the "bests" I guess.
@@Millicente SL8 most common? on what planet? most over hyped bike for sure.
Havent seen one out in the wild yet and club rides here a like 80-100 ppl every weekend.
@@66mikkim SL8 and SL7 combined you see everywhere. But again, you're talking from your experience and I'm talking from mine. Planet? Earth. Any other questions?
Unlike some bikes with these weird designs I don’t know what this is trying to accomplish. This doesn’t look good at all IMO
Sick!! $18,000 I'll take 2😅
I wouldn’t ride this thing if it were given to me for free. Looks like an artist’s rendition of a concept bike.
i wouldn't ride it if colnago gave me $18,000
I’m pretty sure any bike lover would gladly take that bike for free. lol.
Sounds like a stupid comment.
Whhyyyyy???! Every bike is a concept bike before mass production literally.
the moment you think to yourself, "damn, carbon fiber road bikes couldn't look any more embarrassing, or stupid than they do right now"
thanks colango, you pulled it off
If this doesn't make a cyclist 12 seconds faster on the 18km coffee ride then nothing will...
me
The head tube angle looks quite slack. Probably to compensate for the short wheelbase.
aero bike yes please 🤩
all the way
Is this April 1st?
lol we are far from April
Interesting Aero bikes ...😊
interesting, weren’t there some leaked Specialized patent applications a couple of years ago with similar rear “triangle”?
Looks like the son of a 1990s C4 Joker carbon frame.
What counts for professionals:
Faster is faster!
So riser stem is starting to become a trend now?
Wonder if UCI will allow it. Pretty sure the rules state frames need to be a 'double diamond' construction, that ain't double diamond.
I dont think it would be released if they did not allow it
wondering if Enve will make the weird handlebar/stem combo for UAE
Logically at some point, bike’s aerodynamics will reach a saturation point. I wonder what will follow.
no aero bottles?
maybeeee
No i wont spring for this just based on the looks. Cervelo S5 is the most extreme look i wanna get for an aerobike.
The lighter bike if you ride in a series of varied terrain. The aero bike for flat roads riding
which is where we at
The biggest nightmare for Pogaca in 2025 will be having to clean Urskas Tarmac SL8 and not able to ride it. lol
This Colnogo looks like as if the two ugliest bikes in history Bianchi Oltre and Specialzied Sirrus had a baby. This can’t be real. This has to be a joke.
GC - Is aero back? I feel like Aero is back.
I want aero to be back lol I love the look
@@GCPerformance18 me to man. Something about having a bike that looks like its out of Tron that really gets me amped to put on lots of miles.
Looks like the Trek 2026 concept bike.
people are saying its very similar to the cervelo s5, I'd say it is more similar to the bmc timemachine 01, the time trial bike, but in my opinion an uglier version of it lol
Looks a little like my Trek Madone SLR7
Horrible shapes. Short wheelbase will be a nightmare for toe overlap
The factor is a slick tt bike 😂😂
lmao through me for a loop
Thats a BMC TimeMachine 01.
Nice bike, glad Colnago had the idea to copy BMC!
I think it comes down to the rider and these bikes do little to nothing for your average rider.
Now isoflow a thing now. lol
Seat post looks like it'll snap right off.
Like Trek, big heavy riders something ugly will happen.
To me aero bikes are just ugly. New Scott Addict RC looks so good compared to this monstrosity. Climbing frame with cool 50mmish wheels > aero bike every day.
its a preference thing, we live down here on the flats so we see more aero so we are accustomed to it, people are allowed to like different bikes lol
@@GCPerformance18 Yes of course. That's why I typed "to me" :) I live in Slovenia (the country you probably haven't heard of before Pogačar :D) with many hills and love riding my TCR :)
Midlife crisis in bicycle form
Looks sick af. I love the flow of it.
yea I want to see it in person
@GCPerformance18 saaaaame. Fly me down when you get one?
Weight is irrelevent for a aero bike. At the speed pros are riding aero always wins over weight.
Simplon Pride and the Elves Falath was the the first bikes to have the stem flush with the head tube...then came Dare VA-AFO that was in the TdF and started rising the bars in an angle....
The frame is ugly AF if you ask me.
The seat post adjustability is gonna be a nightmare for gettin the perfect bike fit, just like the proprietary bar/stem combo. The short wheelbase is not good.....toe overlap is gonna be a issue for ppl with big feet
Absolutely not true lol. Especially in stage races. Weight dramatically changes the way a bike accelerates and handles. There’s an equation going uphill over 6-7% that proves this statement wrong, and there’s an entire second side to the argument in regard to acceleration.
@Datboyvideo 1kg more is like 2 watts. At the power levels pros are that is not even worth considering. at that point the tire pressure is more important that the weight.
There are more than enough papers out that can confirm that.
this if fucking ugly. And obviously, i bet it had zero wind tunnel test or whatsoever. but since this is probably the next pogacar bike, everyone will want this. Just like the 165 mm cranks trend which is ridiculous.
why do you think zero wind tunnnel
Funy how some customers think they can see aero better than trained engineers with advanced software 🙄
hahahahha everyone loves to be captain obvious once it is made
Milan-sanremo bike for tadej
I’m all in on positive rise stems. Just do that on regular steerer tube.
There goes the Heloc….
Na mate that thing is butt ugly, please let it be fake
In my opinion that looks awful.
A horrible design.
But there is probably a lot of people that will like it.
And it is probably fast.
But if I could spend the amount of money a Colango cost I would go for a bespoke Sarto or something like that.
Not as fast, but a much better fit and a more special bike.
Tf that is alien looking looks worse than the new bianchi xr4
Hybrid Trek Madone mutation! Totally hideous!
I’m for the change. Current Colnago bikes look so traditional, almost boring.
I disagree. The Concept is hideous.
you, sir, have impeccable taste and class
I just bought an Sworks. If Specialized makes a Venge next year I'm gonna be pissed 🤣. Pictures don't do the SL8 justice. It always looks plain but if you look at the front end it has all the characteristics of an aero bike. Especially the fork.
trust me, the sl8 is a bike like no other, i promise you, the comfort is unmatched to the competion while having aero characteristics and also being super lightweight, by far right now my faveorite bike
Dude, it's fake.
shitttt it could be
I like it. Bring on the freakish aero bikes. Im hoping the S5 refresh is next. 🚀
same here!!! I dont know what the s5 is gonna do but I am excited because they really push the boundries
In 2 years it will look dated af
I hope this means the market will push to this look
I want a sr71 blackbird transformed into an aero bike. Sleek stealthy and fast AF. I'm not interested in a do it all bike
Looks weird🤐
The race to the fugliest bike of 2025 is officially on...
I hope its real the colnago , The v4 rs is just a boaring looking bike with a price which isn't justified. IM sure Tadej will using it even on the mountain stages , just the way Jonas uses the cervelo s5 on any stage.
yea I think it would be insane if it is real because like you said from such a normal bike company to see them come out with somethign so crazy is really cool, only time will tell
I was half way saving for v4rs and now I’m curious how much more I need to save for this? But I still like the rbvu colour v4rs and may stick to it… excited haha
Calling it now - UAE go back to the v4
I mean that is going to be there gc bike for sure, I do not even see tadej utililizing this bike that much this will be more for the sprinting stages, the v4rs is his champion bike
love canva haha
lmao its editing for idiots
So basically a Bianchi Cervelo Scott Trek Pinarello. Stop breeding bikes. 😩
Bianchi-head tube
Cervelo-handelbars
Scott-fork blades
Trek-seatpost
Pinarello-downtube
Hi GC PERFORMANCE
Very informative video content as always 👍👍
COLNAGO,FACTOR new bikes 🚴♂️🚴♂️ to ogle over and to put on my Xmas list 🎅🌲👍👍
love you!!!
Hello ChatGPT create the ugliest Colnago bike ever 😂
hahahahha
Bike is hideous. 😂