Colnago A1R 105 Alloy Road Bike 2018

Recognised around the world as a bike brand that is rich in craftsmanship and steeped in racing history the A1R reflects their heritage with every functional and aesthetic detail being carefully considered before it's signed off.

At the heart of this bike the aluminium frame has been designed following the legendary Colnago criteria - speed, fluidity, stability and lightness are in its DNA.

With a clever construction technique using sophisticated welding technology the A1R provides maximum torsional rigidity without sacrificing comfort while the smooth welds at each frame junction give a seamless, fluid finish closer in appearance to a carbon frame rather than an aluminium frame. With comfort and compliance at the forefront of Colnago's design brief the A1R also features a 27.mm diameter seatpost which is more flexible than a seatpost of a larger diameter and a full carbon fibre fork to help dampen road vibration while at the same time providing precise tracking and confidence inspiring bike handling. A press fit bottom bracket also helps provide a super-stiff frame junction to ensure that all of your power transfers directly through the frame.

A Shimano 105 5800 groupset with a compact Shimano FC-5800 34-50T chainset and a pair of lightweight but durable Colnago Artemis R28 wheels completes this competitively priced package that features plenty of technology that has trickled down from higher specced bikes in the Colnago range.

Frameset Frame: A1-R Alloy Fork: Colnago Street Carbon with Alloy Steerer Wheels Wheels: Colnago Artemis R28 (Not the Shimano wheels pictured) Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport II - 25mm Drivetrain Gear/Brake Levers: Shimano 105 ST-5800 Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-5800 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-5800 Chainset: Shimano FC-5800, 34-50T Cassette: Shimano CS-5800, 11-28T Chain: Shimano CN-HG601 Pedals: Not included Components Saddle: Selle Italia QBIK Handlebars: Colnago RA35A2 Stem: Colnago ST33S Brake Calipers: Colnago X-Brakes 3.