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2024 Colnago G3-X vs 2026 Colnago G4-X Shimano

The Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 52s is the 520. Compare the 520 instead

What changes on the Colnago G4-X Shimano

Compared with the Colnago G3-X in 52s, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 570 places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+27 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 52s are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementColnago G3-X 52sColnago G4-X Shimano 570Difference
Reach390410+20 mm
Stack573600+27 mm
Head tube angle71.571.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573−0.5°
Chainstay length440430−10 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
Fork length409406−3 mm
Head tube length140not listed
Effective top tubenot listed596

Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Colnago G3-X. Full charts: 2024 Colnago G3-X, 2026 Colnago G4-X Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Colnago G3-XColnago G4-X Shimano

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartColnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc BikeColnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX Di2 825 2x
FrameColnago G3-XColnago G4-X
ShifterSRAM Rivalnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Rival XPLR AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XG-1251Shimano GRX
ChainSRAM Rivalnot listed
CranksetSRAM Rival AXSShimano GRX RX620
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano GRX
WheelsetFulcrum Rapid Red 900Fulcrum Lite ER
TirePirelli Cinturato Gravel Hnot listed
BrakeSRAM Rival AXSShimano GRX RX820
RotorSRAM PacelineShimano GRX RX820
HandlebarDeda Manubrionot listed
StemDeda Attacconot listed
Bar tapeColnago Corknot listed
SaddlePrologo KappaSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow
Forknot listedColnago G4-X Carbon
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX
Headsetnot listedAcros Sealed Bearings
Seatpostnot listedColnago Carbon D-Shape

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