This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
Wilier has announced an all-new aero road bike, the Cento10 Air. The machine builds on the success of the CentoAir, with the Italian brand aiming to factor in the low weight of its Zero range and the comfort of its Cento1 SR, while improving aerodynamics over the existing Cento1 Air.
Wilier Cento10 Air highlights
- Brand-new one-piece Alabarda aero bar/stem combo
- Variable tube diameters to ensure different sizes retain ride feel
- Sub-kilo frame
- Innovative internal cable routing system
- Clearance for 28mm tyres
Nimble yet comfortable
The frame's shaping is based around the SR's geometry: it's suitably aggressive with a long, low riding position, and handling that's designed to offer a fine balance between sharp steering and stability at speed. The back end is short to keep things nimble and the dropped seatstays are at the lowest point allowed by current UCI regulations, leaving plenty of room for the seat tube and post to offer a little flex for added smoothness.
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The frame weight has been kept to an impressive (for an aero bike) 990g. Wilier has achieved this by revising tube shapes and reducing overall diameters while modifying and improving the metal parts needed within the frame. Both frame and fork now use Shimano's direct-mount brake standard, with Wilier claiming that by switching it's been able to reduce frame weight while increasing tyre clearances. The Cento10 Air can accept up to 28mm rubber.
Wilier has also taken steps to ensure that no matter which size Cento10 Air fits you, you'll get the same ride character. This is something we've seen plenty of other brands choose to do, but on the 10 the tubing diameters vary considerably between sizes – for example, the down tube diameter on the XS model is 56.34mm, while on the XXL it grows to 67.53mm.
New integrated aerodynamic cockpit
One of Wilier's main goals with its aerodynamic refinements was a cleaner front end. That lead to designing a whole new one-piece integrated bar/stem with cables that route internally through it and into the head tube (sitting forward of the D-shaped steerer tube before passing either side).
Pricing and range info
- Cento10 Air Chorus (carbon/red) – £4,599
- Cento10 Air Ultegra (white/carbon/orange) – £4,799
- Cento10 Air Ultegra Di2 (carbon/red) – £5,999
- Cento10 Air eTap (carbon/red) – £7,299
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