Thinking of buying this road bike....

[Distorted Vision]

rivers, I was talking about the original Fulcrum Racing 600 DB that it comes with as being entry level. I would hope that the PR1400 are not considered entry level!

I've sold some old hi-fi that was in the loft so I've been able to have a little splurge.

 

[DCLane]

Nice piece of kit but it's got the old Shimano R8000 groupset. Spares for that - R8020 shifters in particular - are getting hard to source.

It looks like a 2021 model labelled as 2022 rather than this year's, or at least in an older groupset that's now superceded. That OK with you for the money?

 

[rivers]

rivers, I was talking about the original Fulcrum Racing 600 DB that it comes with as being entry level. I would hope that the PR1400 are not considered entry level!

I've sold some old hi-fi that was in the loft so I've been able to have a little splurge.

I mis-read, my apologies- The PR1400s are great wheels.

 

[ianrauk]

Lovely looking bike. I do like a nice Colnago.

 

[Jameshow]

What do you think of the DT Swiss PR1400 Dicut 21 to replace the original Fulcrum Racing 600 DB. They have the same technical features as the Fulcrum Racing 6 so they are very much an entry level wheel.

190gms not worth it imho.

 

[vickster]

190gms not worth it imho.

It’s not only about the weight though with wheels if the components are better…or the aesthetic?

 

[Distorted Vision]

Nice piece of kit but it's got the old Shimano R8000 groupset. Spares for that - R8020 shifters in particular - are getting hard to source.

It looks like a 2021 model labelled as 2022 rather than this year's, or at least in an older groupset that's now superceded. That OK with you for the money?

Sigma have listed it as a 2022 model as well:

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Colnago/V3-Ultegra-Disc-Road-Bike-2022/QKRU?s=1

I'm fine with it being an slight older groupset as I mostly wanted it because of the Colnago frame.

 

[DCLane]

What do you think of the DT Swiss PR1400 Dicut 21 to replace the original Fulcrum Racing 600 DB. They have the same technical features as the Fulcrum Racing 6 so they are very much an entry level wheel.

For the price I'd be looking at a higher-level wheelset. Zed built my son's and you would get much better imo by going hand-built: https://zedbikewheels.com/disc-brake/

I'd also recommend NR6 wheels, but have to add a disclaimer that he's sponsored by them - although you can have nice customised wheels if that's your thing .

 

[youngoldbloke]

Very nice bike. I’d be a bit concerned about the retailer whos main business seems to be a clothes outlet shop, so appear to be box shifters and not a bike shop.

Plenty pf bikes in their Newcastle shop

 

[Tom...]

@Cycleops I've bought a bike from Start Fitness, no problem at all.

They have a physical bike shop in Newcastle - Start Cycles

 

[Cycleops]

You might be interested in this @Distorted Vision . I thought they would buy in frames but they're made in house in Italy.


View: https://youtu.be/SP8jUogUvr0

Promotional Colnago video:


View: https://youtu.be/XgpwDqRuru8

 

[Distorted Vision]

I wasn't sure after reading this thread:

https://www.roadbikereview.com/threads/italian-bikes-made-in-china.160797/

I'm going to email Colnago to ask where this specific frame is manufactured.

 

[T4tomo]

For the price I'd be looking at a higher-level wheelset. Zed built my son's and you would get much better imo by going hand-built: https://zedbikewheels.com/disc-brake/

I'd second this, love my Zed wheels, and he has a genuine sale on at the moment.

 

[Jameshow]

It’s not only about the weight though with wheels if the components are better…or the aesthetic?

Depends on what you value?

I'm in Yorkshire so value light wheels over aero tbh.

Others value durability so go for 32h on Shimano hubs.

The Fulcrum are AVG all round wheels tbh. Sealed bearings I believe.

The pr1400 are decent mid level wheels but not worth £500 over the originals.

 

[Jameshow]

I'd second this, love my Zed wheels, and he has a genuine sale on at the moment.

I'll just txt the deal for my Mrs approval ...

Does anyone know if it's due to rain tonight?!