The Wilier Cento1Air is new for 2014 and aims to combine aero advantages with race bike handling - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Cento1Air borrows aerodynamic tricks from Wilier's Twin Blade TT bike - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Extra-low rear stays and a tyre-hugging seat tube - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The integrated rear dropout is particularly clean - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This plate for the integrated cable routing can be switched out with a replacement component in order to accomodate an electronic groupset - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Cento1Air frameset features an elongated gusset behind the head tube along with aero channels at the top of the fork legs - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The large bottom bracket area houses FSA's oversize 386 Evo system and pairs with beefy asymmetric chainstays - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Wilier Cento1Air Ultegra 11 is set to retail for £3,750 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The aero post uses two clamps, one internal and one external - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The integrated aero fork also uses a tapered steerer - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Distinctive lines - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Cento1Air frame was created using CFD software - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Wilier Cento1Air Dura-Ace 11 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Cento1Air conforms to UCI regulations - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Wilier Cento1Air Dura-Ace 11 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
We first heard of the Wilier Cento1Air aero road bike a couple of weeks back. Now BikeRadarhave taken a closer look and have further information.
Three complete bikes are set to be brought to the UK, the most affordable being the Ultegra 11 (£3,750). An Ultegra Di2 bike will retail at £4,249 while the range-topper will use mechanical Dura-Ace and have an RRP of £5,499. US prices are to be confirmed.
Wilier cento1air at eurobike 2013
Video: Wilier Cento1Air at Eurobike 2013
The new CFD developed frame borrows aero-efficient tweaks from Wilier's existing TT bike, the Twin Blade. That means an integrated aero fork, an aero seatpost with matching clamp, and low rear stays.
The main section of each carbon tube uses Kamm tail-style profiling – an airfoil with a flat rear surface, for those who aren't in the know. Geometry and sizing is identical to that of the proven Cento1SR.
Extra-low rear stays and a tyre-hugging seat tube: extra-low rear stays and a tyre-hugging seat tube - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Extra-low rear stays and a tyre-hugging seat tube
Wilier's international website is listing a full range of complete builds, including various transmission and component options. There are also five colours to choose from. Check out our image gallery for a closer look, and stay tuned to BikeRadar for a full review.
Former BikeRadar staffer Oli is passionate about anything with wheels and/or an engine or motor. A keen eye for technical detail and a general curiosity for how things work often gives Oli a unique insight into products he's either testing or writing about. An unhealthy interest in older motor vehicles keeps him poor but happy.
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