2026 Colnago G4-X Shimano vs 2024 Colnago G3-X
The 52s is the Colnago G3-X size closest to your 520 Colnago G4-X Shimano. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Colnago G3-X
Compared with the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 520, the Colnago G3-X in 52s places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same 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
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 520 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago G4-X Shimano 520 | Colnago G3-X 52s | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 390 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 573 | 573 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 406 | 409 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 140 |
Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Colnago G4-X Shimano. Full charts: 2026 Colnago G4-X Shimano, 2024 Colnago G3-X.
Where each sits in its class
Colnago G4-X ShimanoColnago G3-X
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.
| Part | Colnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX Di2 825 2x | Colnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Colnago G4-X | Colnago G3-X |
| Fork | Colnago G4-X Carbon | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano GRX | SRAM XG-1251 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX620 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano GRX | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Lite ER | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Paceline |
| Headset | Acros Sealed Bearings | not listed |
| Seatpost | Colnago Carbon D-Shape | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow | Prologo Kappa |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Handlebar | not listed | Deda Manubrio |
| Stem | not listed | Deda Attacco |
| Bar tape | not listed | Colnago Cork |
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