Colnago dealer for Inland Empire riders

The Inland Empire is a good place to own a Colnago because the range fits the riding so well. There are mountain climbs north of the valley, rough rural roads, dirt in the hills, and a triathlon scene around Temecula. Colnago builds a bike for each of those, and Veloaded Cyclery, a proud authorized Colnago dealer at 3420 W MacArthur Blvd Suite B in Santa Ana, helps you pick the one that matches how you ride.

Matching a Colnago to IE riding

From Colnago's current range on colnago.com:

• For the climbs: V5Rs. Colnago describes it as the lightest Colnago it has built, an all-round race bike for its WorldTour riders. The V4Rs and V4 are the other V-series options.
• For rough roads: C68 Allroad. The handmade C68, built in Italy with modular carbon construction, also comes as an Allroad version for mixed surfaces and wider tires.
• For dirt: G4-X and G5-X, Colnago's gravel bikes, plus the C68 Gravel.
• For triathlon: TT1 and TT2, for Temecula-area events and time trials.
• For the love of it: Steelnovo and Master, modern and classic steel.

Colnago's finishes and lead times shift through the year; we'll check what can be ordered for you and quote it personally rather than publish stock or prices.

Race bike, handmade or steel?

Beyond the riding, Colnago buyers often choose on character. The V-series is the modern carbon race bike, built for speed and low weight. The C68 and C72 are handmade in Italy, for riders who value craftsmanship and ride quality as much as numbers. Steelnovo and Master are steel, for riders who love the feel and the heritage of a steel frame. There's no wrong answer, and we're happy to talk through the trade-offs with you before you decide. A V5Rs and a C68 Allroad can both be the right bike for an Inland Empire rider; it depends on what you want from your riding.

Gearing and tires for inland riding

Long climbs make gearing range a priority, and heat makes tire choice and tubeless setup matter more. When we spec a Colnago for an IE rider, we go through cassette range, crank length, tire width and wheels with you, then compare stack and reach against your current bike before anything is ordered. Wheel and bearing upgrades from ENVE, Princeton, Scope and CeramicSpeed can be built in from day one.

Triathlon setup

A TT1 or TT2 is only fast if you can hold the position. Ed does full professional fits, including base bar, extensions and pads; see bike fitting for Inland Empire riders and triathlon bike service, which includes pre-race checks.

Comfort on long, hot days

Heat changes what feels good on a bike. Wider tires at lower pressures smooth out rough rural roads, a slightly taller front end is easier to hold when you're tired, and contact points matter more as the hours go on. That's why we go through position before choosing a frame size, and why many IE riders add a full professional fit with Ed when they collect a new Colnago. ASSOS, Q36.5 and Velocio kit and KASK or MET helmets are also part of our authorized range, for the rider as well as the bike.

Buying from Riverside or San Bernardino County

1. Send a Colnago quote request, or phone (714) 760-4908, describing your climbs, roads and events.
2. Agree size and spec, by phone first if that saves a trip.
3. Get a quote; nothing is ordered until you say yes.
4. Edgar Rodriguez, our Founder & Master Builder, builds the bike in-house.
5. Collect it, with a fit on the same visit if you want one.

Service afterward

After the purchase, the same bench keeps it running, whether the frame is a carbon V5Rs or a steel Master: see bike repair for Inland Empire riders and San Bernardino County riders. Riders in Temecula or Redlands who would rather not make the drive can ship it: we accept bikes, frames and wheels shipped to the shop at 3420 W MacArthur Blvd Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Call (714) 760-4908 or email [email protected] first to arrange it and get a service ticket, and ask us about return shipping details. Comparing brands? See the Pinarello and Cervélo guides for IE riders.

Questions riders ask

City guides for Inland Empire / Riverside County and San Bernardino County riders: Corona, Riverside, Temecula, Murrieta, Eastvale, Palm Springs, Chino Hills, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Upland, Chino, Fontana, San Bernardino.

Veloaded Cyclery has one location, at 3420 W MacArthur Blvd Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Colnago is a trademark of its respective owner.