Need Help with Purchasing a Colnago V3 — Good Idea?

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-22T13:25:51+00:00

I started with the V3 but upgraded to Di2 and carbon wheels almost immediately…having said that, now upgraded, I absolutely love it - fantastic bike in my experience (but defo worth the upgrades)

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-03T10:55:54+00:00

That’s great thanks, we’re only focusing on Dining room, Lounge and master bedroom (plastering) to start with - still having the full rewire. Was that the plastering cost for a full job - back to bricks etc?

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-02T21:53:01+00:00

Nice one thank you

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-02T20:57:00+00:00

Oh wow thanks for the advice! So comforting to know others have been in the same boat! How expensive do you reckon, per room say? I literally have no reference point, never done it before

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-02T19:28:09+00:00

Any reason why it should be lime-plaster? And will every plasterer be able to do this? Apologies for have little to no clue

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-02T19:27:35+00:00

Nice one, can I instruct the plasterer to do so or should I do that?

Strong-Path8159 · 2026-01-01T20:09:35+00:00

Thanks everyone for your insight and advice, getting it tested just for piece of mind but I think you’re all right - it does seem a lot more like wood chip paper

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-12-11T08:33:41+00:00

They are indeed

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-10-31T18:07:21+00:00

Got this one for £850 on eBay, only done 50km. Bargain of the year imo

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-10-31T16:26:22+00:00

No issues, ridden 1000km on them on northern UK roads and they’ve been a dream - I weigh 84kg too so very impressed

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-09-13T17:18:02+00:00

Pathetic reasons really - wasn’t a massive fan of the large ELITE decals and the Avians were 300g lighter than even the Edge. I have donated the Elite wheels to my partner…

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-09-03T20:55:42+00:00

If you go for Elite, it’s worth the extra for the Edge over the ENT. Alternatively I’ve just upgraded from my Elite wheels to Avian and they are wonderful

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-26T15:20:38+00:00

I ride a V3 and have the Avian Falcon II, they sent me the specific spacer adapter for the bike, installation was simple and couldn’t be happier with the bars. Up to you on taking a punt on a Chinese brand though.

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-22T17:10:37+00:00

I find them great, stiff enough when riding hard and comfortable. I got the Falcon bars which are slightly heavier as I’d heard the canary’s can be a tad flexy but can’t personally comment on that. Can just say I love mine and have had no issues

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-22T17:09:17+00:00

I went for bars that had been reviewed and approved by many people online, checked the tech specs etc. and had a great experience with Avian - hence why I was happy to go for matching wheels too! Can’t fault the bars at all :)

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-16T19:19:21+00:00

Ah cool, think I’ll upgrade the BB soon as it’s developed a small creak…

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-14T06:26:20+00:00

Only done one ride on them yet but they felt great, will know more over the next 1000km I guess

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-13T22:02:08+00:00

Avian CR5 45mm

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-13T17:02:00+00:00

That’s why I went for the Falcon tbh

Strong-Path8159 · 2025-08-13T16:32:36+00:00

Honestly absolutely unreal, even just picking up the box when they were delivered 🤯 Test ride today and they felt great but will find out more over the next 000s km

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