With the Verticale SLR, Wilier pushed hard on weight without giving up the stiffness a climbing bike needs: the frame, fork, handlebar and seatpost kit comes in at 1623 g, nearly 10% lighter than the previous 0 SLR (1798 g). This build spec pairs the SRAM Force AXS E1 2x12 groupset with Miche Kleos 42 Carbon wheels — a combination built for riders chasing pure climbing performance, without paying for a power meter they don't need.

The one-piece carbon handlebar (roughly 310 g) fully integrates cables and controls, with a differentiated-width bend shaped to sit better in the hands at the hoods versus the drops. Geometry spans six sizes, from XS to XXL, with Reach from 374 to 408 mm and Stack from 505 to 595 mm — a wide enough range to dial in both a compact pure-climber's fit and a more relaxed position.

Compared to the Wilier Filante SLR, built for maximum aerodynamics even at the cost of a few extra grams, the Verticale SLR prioritises raw weight — the right choice depends on the terrain you ride most. Anyone looking to build a custom spec with a different groupset can start from the Verticale SLR frameset and put together their own build in-store.

For anyone working through sizing, Wilier also provides an ACCU-FIT figure, an additional coordinate combining frame, headset spacers, and one-piece handlebar to define the real distance between bottom bracket and hand position. Riders after a more balanced compromise between weight and comfort in Wilier's road range might also consider the Wilier Superleggera.