Colnago Y1Rs – Pogačar’s Weapon of Choice on the Road to Paris
The Tour de France is the ultimate proving ground for both riders and equipment. And in 2025, the Colnago Y1Rs is delivering results where it matters most. Tadej Pogačar has already claimed five stage wins aboard this aero-focused race machine, cementing it as his bike of choice for almost every road stage — from punchy sprints to high-altitude mountain finishes.
Even in the crucial Stage 13 uphill time trial, Pogačar opted for a stripped-down version of the Y1Rs, proving that aerodynamics, control, and consistency can outweigh raw weight savings.
Why the UAE Team Chooses the Y1Rs:
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Aerodynamics > Weight: Wind savings of 20–25 watts at 50 km/h matter more than 200g of weight.
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Stiffness & Comfort: The “Defy” seat cluster adds vertical compliance and clearance for 32mm tires.
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Familiar Geometry: Pogačar stays on the same bike across stages, even for TTs.
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Versatility: Used in sprint finishes, rolling terrain, mountain attacks, and time trials.
On July 22nd, Pogačar will take on Mont Ventoux riding a special-edition Y1Rs with a raw carbon finish, titanium bolts, and UAE Team’s signature 55/38T gearing. The mission is clear: ride fast, save energy, and win.
Tech Section: For the Nerds
Want to know what’s under the (invisible) paint? Here’s a look at the Y1Rs from a performance tech standpoint:
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Aerodynamics: ≈19% reduction in frontal area vs V4Rs; saves approx. 20–25 W at 50 km/h
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Weight: 7.2 kg standard build / 6.9 kg TT build
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Stiffness: ≈3.5% increase in sprint torsional stiffness vs V4Rs
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Comfort: “Defy” seat cluster design improves vertical compliance
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Tires: Clearance up to 32 mm; 28 mm used for Ventoux
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Ventoux Setup: Titanium bolts, Carbon-Ti 55/38T chainrings, Enve 4.5 PRO wheels, integrated Wahoo BOLT with 3D-printed mount, sprinter shifters on Dura-Ace bars
“When aero gains matter – even uphill – the Y1Rs becomes the obvious choice. Weight matters less when you’re saving watts in the wind.”
– Davide Fumagalli, Head of Product, Colnago
