Colnago is having a banner 12 months. The corporate simply reported gross sales of 55.7 million euros ($59.6 million) in 2023 and is on its second gravel bike launch of 2024. It’s no secret that racing is a big a part of their success and historical past. After releasing the refined (and tremendous costly) C68 Gravel, Colnago created one thing for the devoted gravel racer with a touch of cyclocross pedigree. Meet the brand new Colnago G4-X.
Colnago G4-X — What’s it?
The brand new Colnago G4-X replaces the G3-X as Colnagos devoted gravel and cyclocross race bike.
What concerning the C68 Gravel that simply got here out? That’s a very good query; it’s truly fairly completely different. The C68 is hand-assembled in-house in Italy and has a modular body. It’s extra slack, with extra stack, and barely extra compliant. Plus, the tire clearance is 42mm maxed out. Colnago doesn’t consider it a “race bike” (despite the fact that we did) however extra of a great-riding gravel bike.
The G4-X, then again, is a monocoque body made in Asia, designed particularly for racing and competitors. The body is stiffer and extra aggressive (extra on that later) with much less rake, much less stack, and fewer (none truly) mounts for bike packing. Colnago says the G4-X takes cues from the V4RS street bike (tube form smart) than the C68.
Colnago G4-X Body Particulars
Colnago needs the world to see the G4-X because the gravel (and cross) companion to the V4RS. The body is UCI-approved, and will likely be raced worldwide, together with the European cyclocross season and world championships.
Colnago maintains tight management in manufacturing, despite the fact that the body is crafted in Asia. They’ve an in-house dynamic stiffness take a look at that’s extra complete than the Zedler commonplace. It’s meant to imitate the precise stresses of the rider on the bike somewhat than common stress.
Whereas nonetheless monocoque, the body layup could be very intentional. The drive aspect has a stiffer modulus the place the chainstay is narrower. The identical is true in varied locations, equivalent to seat stays, down tubes, and so on.
Inside Cable Routing
The body sees up to date inside cable routing through headset and stem. Steerer-wise, the brand new G4-X strikes to a complete 1.5 prime and backside headset over the earlier 1-1/8 prime and 1.5 decrease. The brand new headset accommodates inside routing and is appropriate with different producers’ stem and bar combos.
The brand new G4-X body is UDH appropriate with all 1X and 2X teams. When you’re seeking to “do-it-all,” the G4-X has clearance for road-size chainrings.
Utility-wise, the G4-X has a newly re-imagined seat put up clamp, just like the C68 Gravel.
When you’re searching for rack mounts, preserve strolling. The G4-X has zero rack or fender mounts, don’t worry – it has spots for 3 bottles and a prime tube feedbag.
The brand new Colnago GX4 boast extra tire clearance than its predecessor, from 42 max on the G3-X to 45mm (with 6mm wiggle room) on the G4-X.
Colnago Bar/Stem
The brand new G4-X is on the market with a conventional two-piece bar and stem or an built-in Colnago CC.01 Extensive one-piece bar/stem combo.
This up to date bar stem boasts a 40cm prime—46cm flare. The identical tremendous comfy ones we reviewed on the Colnago C68 Gravel are additionally obtainable.
Colnago G4-X Geometry
The G4-X has slight geo modifications in comparison with the G3-X. The top tube is barely steeper, with an extended attain. Measurement smart the Colnago G4-X is available in; 45, 48, 52, 54, and 57cm sizes.
Builds Choices
The brand new G4-X will arrive in 5 completely different construct choices, with pricing beginning at $4,750 and rising to the $9,000 mark. The builds begin at 1x and 2x Shimano GRX builds across the $4,750 mark. There are three SRAM builds obtainable with mechanical Rival at $5,250, Pressure AXS XPLR at $6,250 and Crimson eTap AXS XPLR for $9,750. No Campagnolo builds are slotted in the intervening time.
Weight: The Colnago G4-X with built-in bar, SRAM Crimson AXS construct possibility, Zipp 303S wheels, with XT pedals weighs in at 8.4kg (18.5lbs).
