Lighter weight, greater responsiveness, improved performance levels.
Making a lightweight frame is relatively simple, but making a lightweight one with top-notch performance and riding qualities requires a strong legacy. The Verticale SLR is the best example of what Wilier have been, and of what they do best: a racing bike that has improved weight over the Wilier 0 SLR - the previous climbing model made by Wilier - by almost 10% (9.73% on the kit comprising frame, fork, handlebars, and seatpost).
When riding uphill, the most important aspect is the raw material used. High-quality composite materials are the starting point for a top-performing product. For the Verticale, three types of fibers were used from Toray, a Japanese group that is a leader in the production of carbon fibers, in particular T800, T1100 and M46JB.
The handlebars are made of monocoque carbon, the design is completely new, weighing around 310 grams. The first thing that catches the eye is the special shape with the differentiated width of the handlebars. From the front, you can see the upper grip with the shift cables, which is narrower than the lower part. This shape was designed for the specific needs of professional racers, who need the best aerodynamic solutions every season within the framework of the UCI rules. The tendency is to remain narrow, but with a wider low grip, for a more maneuverable racing bike, an important requirement for sprinting. The difference between the top and bottom is 30 mm.
Wilier have redesigned the seatpost, with two possible setbacks: 0 and -15 degrees, both with two special holes for fitting a rear light or attaching the race number.
Frame with carbon fork, handlebar/stem unit, seatpost with integrated rear light and thru axles.
Features
- VERTICALE carbon monocoque frame
- Asymmetrical fork
- Fully integrated internal cable routing
- Specially shaped derailleur hanger
- Integrated seat clamp
- Tire clearance up to 32mm
- Seatpost with integrated rear light or number holder
- Flat Mount disc brake mount
Specifications:
material: Carbon
usage bikesport: Road Bike
fork: VerticaleSLR Carbon | TORAY T800+T1100 M46 JB
brake type: DiscBrake
wheel size: 28"(622mm)
Rear Triangle: Unsuspended
axle standard: 12x100mm (FW), 12x142mm (RW)
max tire width: 32mm
disc brake mount: Flat mount
S.H.I.S.: integrated(IS)
Seatpost Ø: Aero/ D-Shape
changable derailleur hanger: yes
dropouts: conventional
fork included: with fork
Seatpost Clamp : Ritchey 7x7 clampset
Front Derailleur Version: Brazed-On
bottom bracket type: Pressfit
bottom bracket case width: 86.5mm
case diameter: 41mm
Model year: 2025
weight: 720g
cable routing: fully integrated
Weight Source: Manufacturer
Weighed Version: Frame
Steerer Tube Ø - Top: 1 1/8“
Steerer Tube Ø - Bottom: 1 1/4“
