ACOL bikes: Italian carbon frames with Colnago genes
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In short
- ACOL is the bike brand Alex Colnago launched in 2024; he's the nephew of the legendary Ernesto Colnago.
- The frames are made from WiaWis graphene-reinforced carbon.
- Three models: Impero (all-round road), Tuscia (gravel), Divinus (aero).
- The XP versions get lighter carbon and top-end wheels.
- Made in small batches and tested in detail by the international cycling press.
A name that comes with obligations
Alessandro “Alex” Colnago is the nephew of the legendary Ernesto Colnago. For years he worked at his uncle's company in technical and sales roles, and that's where he learned what makes a race bike more than a frame and a handful of parts.
In 2024 he launched his own brand under the name ACOL. The goal is the same one that made the family world-famous: Italian style, race-bred geometry and attention to detail, with today's technology. The launch of the new brand was covered by TOUR, Bikerumor and Bike Europe, among others.
Graphene-reinforced carbon
ACOL frames are made from WiaWis graphene-reinforced carbon. According to the brand, graphene makes the carbon lighter, more impact-resistant and better at damping vibration: the frame is stiff where power transfer matters and comfortable where the long kilometres do. The Divinus XP aero frame weighs just 885 grams, the Tuscia gravel frame 880 grams. Every frame goes through its own quality check before it's sent out.
Three models, one bloodline
| Model | Type | Key features | Price (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impero | All-round road | Lightweight and aerodynamic, geometry designed for long distances | 1 739 000 Ft |
| Tuscia | Gravel | 880 g frame, 45 mm tyres, integrated frame storage | 1 329 000 Ft |
| Divinus | Aero | Tubes shaped to cheat the wind, sporty position | 1 569 000 Ft |
Impero: the all-rounder for the road
The Impero combines low weight and aerodynamics, performs on climbs and on the flat, and stays comfortable even in the sixth hour. It's available with Shimano 105 Di2 or Ultegra Di2 and Mavic Cosmic S wheels, while the Impero XP comes with Ultegra Di2, SRAM Force AXS or Dura-Ace Di2 and Fulcrum wheels. Belgian magazine Grinta! described the Impero XP as a race-minded all-rounder with sharp, quick steering and high stiffness, while noting it's firmer than a more relaxed tourer would want.
Tuscia: gravel, the Italian way
The Tuscia is named after the hilly, gravel-road country of central Italy. It takes tyres up to 45 mm, and the carbon frame damps well even on the roughest roads. Dutch magazine Het is Koers! tested it for six weeks over more than 1200 km of mixed terrain and found it a light, fast, versatile gravel bike aimed mainly at sporty riders.
Divinus: built for speed
The Divinus is ACOL's aero race machine. The XP version's frame weighs 885 grams (the standard Divinus 1035 grams), and with top-end wheels it's ACOL's fastest bike. According to Spain's Brújula Bike, the Divinus follows today's aero trends.
Who is ACOL for?
- Riders looking for an Italian-style, race-level carbon bike with Colnago heritage.
- Riders who don't follow the crowd: ACOL is a new brand and is made in small batches.
- Sporty road and gravel riders who appreciate a stiff, responsive frame.
Choosing size and model
ACOL models are available from XS to XXL. Getting the size right is crucial on a bike of this calibre, so before ordering, write to us with your height and inseam, and we'll help you choose the size and model.
How do you order an ACOL bike?
Place your order in the webshop. We then check stock of the bike you've chosen in the size and colour you selected. If it's available, we email you the bank transfer details, and you'll receive the bike roughly two weeks after payment. If the build you chose isn't in stock, we'll get in touch, and you don't pay anything until then.
Why buy from Premiumbike?
We carry ACOL's full range in one place and help you personally with choosing the size, build and colour. Payment is only due once stock has been confirmed, and you have a 14-day right of withdrawal.
Explore our ACOL brand page and the full ACOL range, or browse our road, gravel and aero bikes. Italian style, Colnago genes: pick yours.
