Wilier Triestina Verticale SLR Groupama - FDJ

The handlebar is in carbon monocoque and features a brand-new design weighing approximately 310 grammes.

The first thing that strikes you is the special shape with differentiated handlebar width. If you look at it from the front, the high grip on the controls is narrower at the bottom. This particular shape was devised to provide concrete solutions to the needs of professionals, who season after season scout for optimum aerodynamic solutions which comply with the rules and standards set by the UCI.

There is a trend to narrow it while nevertheless having a wider low grip to guarantee better handling, which is a key requirement when sprinting. The delta between the top and the bottom is 30 mm.

V-Bar, like the other monocoque handlebars in the Wilier range, is also compatible with our other premium bikes. It is available in 6 sizes, 2 with a width of 37/40mm, with 90 and 100mm stems, 4 with a width of 39/42mm, with 110, 120, 130 and 150mm stems.

The pursuit of a reduced overall handlebar weight has led us to develop a purpose-designed cyclocomputer mount stick, made entirely of aluminium which, unlike its predecessors, fits entirely in the handlebar.

It is secured thanks to two through holes which have enabled us to optimise weight further compared to previous models.

At the rear, in the fork-sleeve handlebar stem area, you can see that the tightening system is different . The screws tighten on two aluminium inserts, a solution that makes replacement easier in the tightening part, while also improving the distribution of force on the composite part.

The rear of the stem is finished with a rubber insert to prevent dirt and sweat from penetrating the handlebar, thereby preserving its reliability in the long run.

We redesigned the seatpost with two possible setbacks: 0° and -15°, both are equipped with two special holes for the installation of a rear light or to affix race numbers.

Another major and fundamental new feature is the front derailleur coupling, which for the Verticale SLR is no longer riveted to the frame and has become repositionable.

This is how we succeeded in cutting down the weight of the coupling and having two possible configurations allowing the mounting in one case of a 50-34 or 53-39 compact crankset and in the other an oversized crankset with up to 55-56 teeth as required by our World Tour teams.

As far as the rear triangle is concerned, we have a new rear dropout designed with a special outlined shape which prevents it from rotating thereby guaranteeing greater reliability.

The interchangeable part is cantilever, which allows considerable space between the chain and the stays and avoids possible points of contact between the chain itself and the stay.

Everything is compatible with wireless and semi-wireless groups.

The first great difference compared to the Wilier 0 SLR was the change in reach. We focused on what the cyclist is most interested in. In other words their hand position in relation to the bottom bracket box.

The result is a change in the frame geometries and in the handlebar geometries. The bike stack has remained unchanged. Its reach on the other hand has been slightly shortened for sizes XS and S, while for sizes XL and XXL it has been extended compared to our classic geometries.

As for the handlebar, we focused on positions C0 and C1, the most performing for the athlete. This allowed us to deliver a product which, in terms of fitting, is suitable for all needs and any type of rider.