Wilier Verticale SLR Dura-Ace Di2

£11,000 Lightweight performance and easygoing handling

Ashley Quinlan

Weight 6.88kg (XL) Frameset Wilier Verticale SLR, carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (11-34t, 52/36t) Wheels Miche Kleos RD 36 Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR, 700cx28mm Finishing kit Wilier V-Bar integrated bar-stem (39cm/120mm), Wilier Verticale SLR carbon seatpost (15˚ setback), Prologo Nago R4 PAS carbon-railed saddle Wilier’s Verticale SLR is the Italian brand’s new flagship climbing race bike. The frame is said to be “almost 10% lighter” than the 0 SLR it replaces, with the medium size (roughly equivalent to 54cm) claimed to weigh 648g. This compares to a claimed 685g for a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 (56cm), and 762g for a Canyon Ultimate CFR (M). The SLR’s fork tips the scales at 296g (with its steerer cut to accommodate 15mm of spacers). Three types of Toray carbon fibre…

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