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Wilier

An Italian brand with roots in 1906 and a broad premium range of race, endurance and gravel bikes.

Founded 1906 · Italy

Brand snapshot

The useful facts, at a glance

Quality describes the spread of current bikes and builds. Sentiment summarises the sources below. Neither is a reliability score.

History
Since 1906 · 120 years in 2026

Founded 1906

Country of origin
Italy
Quality range
Performance to pro-level
Price position
€€€ · Mostly premium
Suitable for
Intermediate to pro
2026 Tour
Yes · Groupama-FDJ United
Road starting price
From €2,600
Gravel starting price
From €1,900
Overall sentiment
Positive, with caveats

Brand story

Founded 1906

Pietro Dal Molin took over the Wilier name and began bicycle production in Bassano del Grappa in 1906. The modern company continues that Italian racing identity.

Rider and reviewer view

What people say

Positive, with caveats

Recent tests and owner discussions praise Wilier's fast ride and styling. Premium pricing, fit and the narrow purpose of some race models are the main caveats.

Recurring praise

Recent Rave and Adlar tests praise lively handling and clear model purpose.

Owners value the visual finish and less-common Italian identity.

Recurring concerns

Prices are high, and the fit or mounting options of race-led models may not suit practical riders.

Known for

Italian styling and a wide premium road range, including aero, climbing and endurance bikes.

Gravel bikes that range from fast racing to loaded adventure.

Who it suits

Experienced riders who want distinctive Italian design with more road and gravel choice than many luxury brands.

Current catalogue

Road and gravel families

Family names show the main purpose of each platform. Starting prices are dated European references, not live offers.

road range

Filante SLR ID2

aero race

Filante SLR

aero race

Verticale SLR

light race

Granturismo SLR

endurance

Filante SL

performance aero

Granturismo SL

endurance

Superleggera

steel road

Garda

entry carbon road

Starting-price reference

From €2,600

Garda, checked on the official Europe store. Sale prices are not used.

gravel range

Rave SLR ID2

gravel race

Adlar

adventure gravel

Jena

all-round gravel

Jaroon

steel gravel

Starting-price reference

From €1,900

Jaroon, checked on the official Europe store. Sale prices are not used.

FAQ

Short answers about Wilier

How old is Wilier?

Since 1906 · 120 years in 2026. The page labels whether that date is a founding, earlier roots or a later brand launch.

What road bikes does Wilier make?

Wilier's current road families in this guide are Filante SLR ID2, Filante SLR, Verticale SLR, Granturismo SLR, Filante SL, Granturismo SL, Superleggera, Garda.

Does Wilier make gravel bikes?

Yes. The current gravel families in this guide are Rave SLR ID2, Adlar, Jena, Jaroon.

What is the overall view of Wilier?

Positive, with caveats. Recent tests and owner discussions praise Wilier's fast ride and styling. Premium pricing, fit and the narrow purpose of some race models are the main caveats.

Was Wilier seen in the 2026 Tour de France?

Yes · Groupama-FDJ United