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Wilier Filante ID2: Key Details & Updates
Here’s a breakdown of the key features and updates to the Wilier Filante ID2 road bike, based on the provided text:
Key Features & Integration:
* Integrated Cockpit: Features Wilier’s latest F-Bar ID2 bar/stem combination, building on their integration efforts since 2016.
* Flared Bars: The handlebar has a 3-degree flare, available in three widths (350/380mm, 370/400mm, 390/420mm) with effective stem lengths from 75mm to 120mm.
* Hidden Hardware: The handlebar fully covers the clamping hardware for protection.
* Aero Seatpost: Borrows the aero, vibration-absorbing seatpost profile from the Supersonica SLR time trial bike. Available in 0mm setback standard, with a 15mm setback option.
* Di2 Battery Placement: Due to limited space in the seatpost, the Shimano Di2 battery is housed in a resin casing in the bottom bracket area. This is also claimed to lower the bike’s center of mass for improved stability.
aerodynamic & Structural Updates:
* Updated Fork: Features a new aero blade profile, a more robust crown for torsional stiffness, an aero fin on the left leg (around the brake caliper/rotor), and a blind thru-axle bolt on the right leg for smoother airflow.
* Revised Seatstays: Angled inwards by 2.5 degrees to improve airflow around the rider’s legs.
* Increased tire Clearance: Offers 34mm tyre clearance.
* UDH Dropout: Utilizes a Worldwide Derailleur Hanger (UDH) at the rear.
* Removable Front Derailleur Hanger: Compatible with SRAM Full Mount.
* Chainstay Length: Slightly increased to 41.1cm.
Comparisons to other Bikes:
* The Filante ID2 is positioned alongside other high-performance race bikes like the Wilier Verticale,Specialized tarmac SL8,and Cannondale SuperSix Evo.