Bike Build Showcase – Colnago TT1 Raw Carbon Project

The brief for this build was as simple as it gets – build the fastest TT bike available. With the Asian Master`s Championship in sight of the owner, we have decided to build on the proven platform of the Colnago TT1 frameset.

With this step, there is an immediate hurdle we had to overcome. The standard UAE team paintjob is not really in line with what the customer has envisioned for his dream bike – and honestly, I can`t blame him. In order to maximize performance (and aesthetics) we have gone ahead and stripped the frame to bare carbon, with just an UV protection layer in place.

The Wattshop Cratus aero crankset is a definite highlight of this build. Apart from the sleek profile, it also reduces the frontal area via a reduced Q-Factor. The integrated 62T carbon chainrings is a show-stopper in its own right. Power measurement comes courtesy of a Wahoo Powerlink Pedal system.

For the contact points, only the best would do. And there is no better TT option than the cushy, yet lightweight Wove V8 perched on a Darimo seatpost.

The aerobars are arguably one of the most important components of any TT bike, so this area allows for zero compromise. For that reason, the SYNC AB3 was the obvious choice.

The KMC TT1 chain ensures maximum drivetrain efficiency, along with Ceramicspeed bearings throghout.

The raw carbon nicely contrast with the bold white logos and the Titanium upgrades from Sixweel and Ti-Master.

The Princeton TSV2 front wheel was chosen for its proven low-drag performance, while the Roval rear disc stood in for testing purposes until the final Scope Artech Disc arrived.

Of course, any TT is only as good as the aero testing put into refining it, so that is exactly what we did. With 8h of velodrome testing over 2 days, we came away with a 11% reduction compared to the customer`s previous Factor Hanzo setup!

Watch my YouTube video for a more detailed breakdown of this build here.