Alessandro Colnago, Ernesto Colnago’s nephew, wants to make his path in the cycling world. He is leaning on an abbreviation of his world-famous Colnago name and partnering with WaiWis to launch an all-new premium bike brand, ACOL.
The ACOL brand is focused on performance-oriented drop-bar bikes. It is launching with a catalog that includes gravel, aerodynamic, classic, and track bikes.
Where does WiaWis come in? WaiWis is an archery brand with a deep history in high-performance materials, including carbon manufacturing. The new ACOL bikes use specific grades of WiaWis carbon, depending on the bike’s intended purpose.
ACOL: Show Me The Bikes
The inaugural line from ACOL features a mix of modern and classic bikes, hitting on most key cycling segments (minus e-bikes) and even offering a bike aimed at the rider searching for the Colnago rim brake feel.
Spec-wise, ACOL offers a mix of Shimano Di2 105, Ultegra, and Campagnolo. As of right now, it is not a SRAM-spec model. Size-wise, ACOL offers an XXS to XL (roughly 48cm to 60cm but model dependent) in most models, with some only available in XS to L.
Let’s dive deeper into the entire line.
ACOL SL
The ACOL SL is the climber’s frame in the ACOL lineup, with a claimed pure frame weight (without removable parts) of only 686g in med). The SL uses Winact-G SL carbon and minimal paint to achieve a lightweight build.
The bike features a slightly aerodynamic shape but with rounder tube shapes. The SL frame offers clearance for up to 32mm tires and a comfortable ride with thin stays and construction.
The bottom bracket is a press-fit BB86 to keep weight as low as possible, with a shaping very similar to the new Scott Addict RC.
DIVINUS
The DIVINUS rounds out the aerodynamic portion of the new ACOL catalog. The design isn’t outrageous (like the new Colnago Y1Rs Aero frame), but it’s on trend with what’s at the front of the peloton.
With a claimed frame weight of 885g (med) and a 32mm tire clearance, the DIVINUS should be the most popular ACOL line. The DIVINUS uses Winact G-3 carbon for construction.
TUSCIA
The TUSCIA is the ACOL gravel and exploration bike. It fits up to 45mm and has a fairly race-driven geometry compared to its peer group.
Unlike any of the road models, the TUSCIA offers in-frame storage and a very boxy frame design. Like others in the ACOL family, the TUSCIA boasts fully internal cable routing and a Shimano GRX 2X crankset spec.
DNA
The ACOL DNA is the bike that old-school Colnago fans will be most interested in. The DNA refers to Ernesto Colnogo’s days and the glory days of lugged carbon frames. The design is classic, with a rim brake specification and a look that is modern enough but will speak to the classic soul.
TXT PRO
The TXT Pro is a full-on track race machine ready for the biggest matches and torque. ACOL designed it with geometry optimized for the intense demands of velodrome racing. To maximize speed and precision, the TXT arrives with an aero-specific fork and bars.
TXT SD
The TXT SD is an all-around track frame with a more traditional build and component compatibility. This design is less of an all-out aero machine, is compatible with standard stems, and has more fit adjustability.
Look for more news and pricing as the information becomes available
