Colnago V3Rs 50s RCRD Frozen

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by dcj10

I did have a strong emotional reaction looking at that amazing frame finish :thumbup: Bike will turn heads of even the non-cyclists.
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Is the build done? Looking forward to the ride report between the C64 and V3RS.
Waiting for my V3RS. Shop said they have C64 in stock. Difficult decision.

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by fogman

I finally had the opportunity to ride my V3Rs 15 months after ordering the frame. Here are the specs followed by some photographs.
Frame: Colnago V3Rs Size 50s RCRD Frozen Red.
Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 Disc.
Wheels: Campagnolo WTO 45.
Tyres: Veloflex Corsa EVO TLR 28mm.
Cockpit: Colnago SR9 Stem 110mm with computer mount + Deda Superleggera 44cm.
Saddle: fi’zi:k Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive 139mm.
Pedals: Look Kéo Blade Carbon Ceramic Ti 16Nm.
Bottle Cages: Tacx Ciro.
Bar tape: fi’zi:k Microtex Vento 2mm Tacky.

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Dang she's gorgeous how was the ride then?

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by ConfusedRob

Stunning! What did the final weight come in at?

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by spokenwords

Its nice to see a paint job like that. So many matte bikes these days.
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ConfusedRob wrote:Stunning! What did the final weight come in at?
Finally got around to weighing the V3Rs. It is 7.43 kg (16.38 lbs) according to my Feedback Sports scale.
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I guess this could have been prevented by not riding my bike Image. Although the paint does seem a bit more fragile than other frames I have owned.

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by bikeboy1tr

Riding buddies of mine have owned past Colnagos have said that the paint is so thick that it becomes briddle and chips easily. I dont know if that is still the case or not wouldnt surprise me. Both my V2R have very few chips and I am not that delicate with my bikes.
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by Fideliojbc

Why a 44 cm handlebar in a 50s size? Just curious


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fogman
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by fogman

Deda measures outside-to-outside. So a Deda 44 cm is similar to a 42 cm center-to-center handlebar, which is how most other brands measure.

Handlebar width is independent of frame size. I use the handlebar size that maximizes comfort for my fit. Cyclists with wider shoulders generally use wider bars, unless you wish to sacrifice comfort for aero.


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by Fideliojbc

fogman wrote:Deda measures outside-to-outside. So a Deda 44 cm is similar to a 42 cm center-to-center handlebar, which is how most other brands measure.

Handlebar width is independent of frame size. I use the handlebar size that maximizes comfort for my fit. Cyclists with wider shoulders generally use wider bars, unless you wish to sacrifice comfort for aero.


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Thanks. I am about to order a Deda Superzero and did not know the way they measure.


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by fogman

Before and after. I am very pleased with the paint repair. Can’t tell it was ever touched up.
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by MarcFaFo

WoW has this been done locally or did you sent is back to Italy?

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fogman
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by fogman

@MarcFaFo, the paint repair was done by a carbon repair & custom paint company located in the US. Currently, the bike is being reassembled at my LBS.


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