Pro bike: Alison Powers’ Wilier Triestina Cento1SR

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=45&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-271943 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723" width="556" height="723" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="Alison Powers (UnitedHealthcare) isn't just a US national champion; she's a triple national champion with current road, time trial and criterium titles" title="1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-36f1497" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> Alison Powers (UnitedHealthcare) isn’t just a US national champion; she’s a triple national champion with current road, time trial and criterium titles James Huang / Future Publishing

Alison Powers (UnitedHealthcare) isn’t just a US national champion; she’s a triple national champion, holding concurrent road, criterium, and time trial titles. She’s the first American rider (man or woman) to have done so too.

Naturally, then, team sponsor Wilier Triestina has supplied the affable Coloradan with a custom painted Cento1SR to race on the road – and soon there will be a time trial rig to match.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740974-2zk13h9dfrrp-1000-90-0a8ca44.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The huge tubes on the wilier triestina cento 1 sr provide plenty of surface area: the huge tubes on the wilier triestina cento 1 sr provide plenty of surface area Paintjobs like this can be bought but they’re far better when earned

Out of Wilier’s trio of top road models, Powers’ new Cento1SR seems a fitting choice for her all-around capabilities. The huge frame tubes are well bolstered for stiffness, there’s a bit of aero shaping, and our own tests have proven it to be surprisingly comfortable. Chassis weight may not be the bike’s strongest suit but perhaps save for the most mountainous races, it clearly hasn’t held Powers back much.

Powers’ bike is dressed with a capable, workhorse build that includes a Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical group and pedals, an all-aluminium Ritchey cockpit, and a crank-based power meter from new player Pioneer. Many of the accessories get in on the custom party too: there’s red, white and blue handlebar finishing tape; a blue anodised chain catcher and computer mount from K-Edge; and a blue electronics box cover from Pioneer.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740985-1cvuni65071dg-1000-90-6f8952f.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Alison powers’ (unitedhealthcare) wilier cento 1 sr is equipped with a pioneer power meter: alison powers’ (unitedhealthcare) wilier cento 1 sr is equipped with a pioneer power meter There are some serious watts being measured by the Pioneer power meter

We caught up with Powers’ bike while she was briefly home in between races, so the bike was set up for training with Shimano RS-81 aluminium/carbon wheels and thick Maxxis clinchers. As a result, the bike is somewhat heavy – 8.08kg (17.81lb) as shown here – but would be slightly lighter in its proper race trim – plus, keep in mind that Powers rides an XL frame size.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219955254-1pg7e4ys64ks7-1000-90-e24ba3b.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> We caught up with alison powers’ (unitedhealthcare) new stars-and-stripes wilier triestina cento 1 sr near her home in colorado. she trains on the shimano rs-81 clinchers shown here but races on shimano carbon tubulars: we caught up with alison powers’ (unitedhealthcare) new stars-and-stripes wilier triestina cento 1 sr near her home in colorado. she trains on the shimano rs-81 clinchers shown here but races on shimano carbon tubulars The Shimano RS-81 wheels and Maxxis Re-Fuse tyres are used just for training

While that extra material adds a few more grams, it also provides plenty of surface area for the fetching patriotic paint. And while colorschemes like this can certainly be bought, they’re far better when earned properly.

Wilier had a banner year in that sense, too, at least on the American front. In addition to Powers’ wins, SmartStop rider Eric Marcotte also took home the men’s road championship on a Wilier – and he’s got a custom painted Zero.9.

“I love the paintjob,” Powers told BikeRadar . “I feel really special to get to ride that bike. I’m so happy and honoured that Wilier sent me this and the new TT bike. Eric’s better not be cooler than mine!”

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1406219740954-2501v0vsvklx-1000-90-df51643.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Alison powers (unitedhealthcare) isn’t just a us national champion; she’s a triple national champion with current road, time trial, and criterium titles: alison powers (unitedhealthcare) isn’t just a us national champion; she’s a triple national champion with current road, time trial, and criterium titles Complete bike specifications Frame: Wilier Triestina Cento1SR, size XL Fork: Wilier Triestina Cento1SR Headset: Ritchey Pro Drop-In, 1 1/8-to-1 1/4in tapered Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-Axis, 110mm x -7degrees Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Logic II, 42cm (c-c) Tape: fi’zi:k Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000 Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000, 11-25T Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000 w/ Pioneer SGY-PM 900 power meter, 175mm, 53/39T Bottom bracket: Wilier Triestina BB386EVO Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL PD-90000 Wheelset: Shimano WH-RS81-C24-CL Front tyre: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 700x25c Rear tyre: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 700x25c Saddle: fi’zi:k Vitesse w/ braided carbon rails Seatpost: Ritchey Superlogic seatmast topper for Wilier Bottle cages: Tacx Tao (2) Other accessories: Pioneer SGX-CA500 computer, K-Edge computer mount, K-Edge chain catcher, K-Edge number plate holder Critical measurements Rider’s height: 1.78m (5ft 10in) Rider’s weight: 68kg (150lb) Saddle height from BB, c-t: 761mm Saddle setback: 75mm Seat tube length (c-t): 525mm Seat tube length (c-c): 515mm Tip of saddle nose to center of bars (next to stem): 565mm Saddle-to-bar drop: 85mm Head tube length: 173mm Top tube length (effective): 570mm Weight: 8.08kg (17.81lb)