Colnago AC-R 105 road bike review

Cycling Weekly Verdict

If you’re looking for a race bike, then look elsewhere — there are plenty of lighter, faster, more competitive bikes out there for the thick end of two grand. If, on the other hand, you’re after a bike that will stand out in a sportive crowd and stand the test of time, the well-built, well-mannered AC-R can be forgiven its few shortcomings — it is, after all, devilishly handsome and has the right name on the down tube.

Reasons to buy
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    Good looking

Reasons to avoid
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    Not full Shimano Groupset

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