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Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike


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Colnago   |   SKU: G3XRIVALAXS1XG3BK46S  |   Option: G3BK, 46cm

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Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike Info

The Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike starts from a specific premise: that gravel riding and race mentality aren't at odds. Where much of the gravel category has tilted toward long-haul adventure and cargo carrying, the G3-X takes its engineering cues directly from Colnago's V3Rs road racer — the same V-Series monocoque carbon platform, comparable stiffness targets, and a geometry that remains unmistakably performance-oriented. Colnago has been building race bikes in Cambiago, Italy since 1954, and the G3-X carries that orientation openly. On a mixed-terrain group ride or gravel event, you feel the road bike DNA in every pedal stroke.

The frame is V-Series monocoque carbon, constructed with stiffness comparable to the V3Rs but adapted for off-road demands in specific ways. The fork and rear stays accommodate tires up to 42mm wide — Colnago's intended sweet spot is 40mm — and the frame carries protection where gravel bikes tend to take the most punishment. A plastic mudguard under the bottom bracket shields the carbon from stone strikes, and a second guard on the right chainstay protects against chain damage over extended mileage. Despite that added durability hardware, the frame weighs 900 grams. Through-axles are 12mm in diameter, with 100mm spacing at the fork and 142mm at the rear. Colnago also built in additional mounting points — two on the top tube and two under the down tube — for a second bottle cage or small frame bag when a single cage isn't enough for longer efforts.

The geometry departs from a road position in measured ways. Reach is shortened relative to a comparable road bike to improve control on loose terrain, and the bottom bracket height is adjusted to account for larger tires and rougher surfaces. The riding position is still assertive by gravel standards — riders coming from road racing will find it natural, while those used to a more upright endurance fit may need time to adapt. That's a calibration, not a flaw. The G3-X is designed to go fast, and the geometry reflects that priority consistently across all five sizes.

The carbon seatpost uses a D-shaped cross-section inspired by the teardrop profile of the V3Rs post. That shape provides an aerodynamic silhouette while also giving the post some vertical compliance — enough to take the repetitive buzz out of extended gravel descents without going to a dedicated suspension seatpost. The clamp is fully integrated into the top tube, keeping the rear of the bike clean and making saddle height adjustments easy to dial in. Up front, Deda's Gravel 100 bar and ZERO1 stem provide a matched cockpit, with bar width and stem length both scaled to frame size.

This build runs SRAM's Rival AXS XPLR 1x wireless electronic drivetrain throughout. The Rival eTap AXS shifters operate a single 40-tooth chainring via SRAM's DUB wide-stance crank, and the 12-speed SRAM XG-1251 cassette runs from 10 to 44 teeth. That range is well-suited to gravel terrain — wide enough for steep climbs and fast descents, without a front derailleur adding complexity or dropped-chain risk. SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc brakes stop the bike at both ends, running SRAM Paceline Centerlock rotors at 160mm front and 140mm rear. The wheel spec is Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 front and rear — aluminum rims with 24mm depth, 22mm internal channel width, and 2-Way Fit tubeless compatibility. Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H tires in 700x40 fill out the setup, a tubeless-ready gravel compound that balances rolling efficiency with grip across mixed surfaces.

The G3-X is aimed at riders who treat gravel as a performance discipline — mixed-terrain events, gravel fondos, and fast group rides that blend pavement with dirt roads. It delivers the stiffness and responsiveness of a road race bike without giving up the tire clearance and frame protection needed off-road. At $4,849.95, it sits below Colnago's higher-spec gravel builds while retaining the V-Series carbon frame and full wireless electronic shifting that make it a serious machine. For riders who want a capable gravel bike that rides like a Colnago, this is where to start.

Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike - Specifications

Frame Material:
Carbon
Fork:
Carbon
Headset:
Integrated
Seatpost:
Colnago G3-X
Front Derailleur:
None
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Max 44T
Crankset:
SRAM Rival 1 AXS DUB Wide 40T
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB PF Road 86.5
Brake Calipers:
SRAM Rival AXS Hydraulic Disc
Rotors:
SRAM Paceline Centerlock 160mm (Front), 140mm (Rear)
Shifters / Levers:
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Cassette:
SRAM XG-1251 12-speed 10-44
Chain:
SRAM Rival 12-speed
Wheel - Front:
Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
Wheel - Rear:
Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
Stem:
Deda Elementi Attacco
Handlebar:
Deda Elementi Manubrio
Saddle:
Prologo Kappa
Tires:
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tubeless Ready 700x40
Bar Tape:
Colnago Cork
Pedals:
Not Included

*Specifications are subject to change.

Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike Geometry

Colnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike Geometry
Size:
46
49
52
55
58
B. Seat Tube (c-t)
460
490
520
550
580
C. Top Tube Length
513
539
560
578
593
D. Head Tube Length
102
122
140
159
167
E. Chain Stay Length
430
430
430
430
430
G. Seat Tube Angle
75
74
73.5
73.2
73
H. Head Tube Angle
70.8
71.5
71.5
71.6
71.9
J. Wheel Size
700c
700c
700c
700c
700c
K. Stack
535
554
573
591
600
L. Reach
371
380
390
400
410

The RA Perspective

We've always said the best indicator of a gravel bike's real intention is what its geometry looks like side-by-side with the same brand's road bikes. The G3-X's numbers are close — shorter reach, slightly higher stack, but clearly built by people who learned to design bikes for racing. That's a feature, not a compromise, if you're the kind of rider who treats gravel as road riding with different tires.

The V-Series carbon here is the same platform Colnago uses on the V3Rs, which is still one of the stiffer race frames we've handled. On hard-packed gravel or smooth dirt roads, that stiffness translates directly: you press, the bike responds, and you don't lose watts to flex the way you might on a more compliance-focused frame. On rough, chunky terrain or long loose descents, it's more demanding — the ride doesn't absorb much, and your body does more of that work. That's worth knowing before you buy.

The SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 1x drivetrain is a strong fit for this bike's character. It's lighter and simpler than a 2x setup, and the 10-44 cassette covers the gradient range most gravel riders actually encounter. Wireless shifting at this price point remains genuinely good value, and SRAM's eTap platform holds up well in dirty conditions.

We'd point this bike at road riders looking to go further off-pavement without giving up the snappy, race-informed feel they're used to. It's not for everyone — if you want comfort and carrying capacity, look elsewhere. But for the performance-oriented rider who wants a gravel bike that's clearly a Colnago, the G3-X is the right entry point.

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