Wilier FILANTE ULTIMATE - Dura Ace Di2 - Carbon Road Bike - 2027 - solstice blue

Wilier Filante Ultimate - An Icon for Generations

Every bike begins with an idea. An idea gives rise to a project, and a project becomes a bike. And every model developed leaves its mark, provides new insights, and helps shape the future of bike manufacturing. As an exclusive special edition, it combines state-of-the-art road bike technology with Wilier’s tradition and passion, offering a riding experience that will be remembered for a long time to come.

The Filante Ultimate represents the culmination of this evolution to date. This extraordinary road bike incorporates all the experience Wilier has gathered over generations—from cutting-edge materials and aerodynamics to perfect tuning to the rider’s needs. With the Filante Ultimate, Wilier celebrates 120 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and Italian cycling history in an extraordinary road bike designed for the present and destined for the future.

Highlights of the Wilier Filante Ultimate

• Carbon Frame and Fork
• Wilier F-Bar ID2 carbon handlebar-stem unit
• Wilier carbon seatpost
• Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12-speed drivetrain
• Miche Deva RD 62 carbon wheelset
• Vittoria Corse Pro tires
• Aerodynamic Aerokit System bottle cage

Details of the Wilier Filante Ultimate

Maximum Control and Comfort

The F-Bar ID2 cockpit was developed in close collaboration with the engineers and riders of the Groupama-FDJ United team and meets the demands of modern road cyclists at the highest level. Every detail is designed to optimally combine control, ergonomics, and aerodynamics.

At its heart is the Optimized Ergonomic Flare (OEF) design. By positioning the lower handlebars 3 cm wider than the upper handlebars, it creates a natural and stable hand position without altering the position of the brake and shift levers. This noticeably improves comfort, control, and aerodynamics.

For the first time in a Wilier cockpit, all mounting hardware is seamlessly integrated and hidden from view. This creates a particularly clean look, protects sensitive components from dirt and sweat, and further optimizes aerodynamics.

Aerodynamic Efficiency

The Filante’s fork was developed using state-of-the-art CFD simulations and aerodynamic NACA profiles to optimally direct airflow under real-world riding conditions. The result is a specially shaped design with reduced drag and high efficiency.

An enlarged steerer tube increases torsional stiffness and ensures even more precise handling. In addition, an aerodynamically optimized brake caliper cover improves airflow in the sensitive area around the disc brake.

To achieve a particularly clean appearance, the thru-axle mount has also been fully integrated into the fork.

Comfort and Lightweight Design

The Filante’s seatpost is based on insights gained during the development of the Supersonica SLR and combines low weight with high efficiency. Its slim, aerodynamically optimized profile reduces drag without compromising stiffness.

At the same time, the design provides effective vibration damping, thereby enhancing riding comfort on long rides. The seatpost comes standard with 0 mm offset.

Aesthetics and Innovation

The Filante consistently carries forward the distinctive design language of its predecessor. The striking, wide seat stays blend harmoniously into the seat tube, giving the frame an unmistakable look.

Behind this familiar appearance, however, lies a completely new design. Through extensive analysis of the interaction between airflow, the rear triangle, and pedaling motion, the seat stays were angled inward by 2.5° to further improve aerodynamic efficiency.

The extended rear triangle also creates space for modern drivetrains with UDH dropouts and tire widths up to 34 mm. At the same time, this design increases riding stability and expands the bike’s range of uses.

Maximum Speed

The Filante strikes an optimal balance between aerodynamics, stiffness, and light weight. Rather than focusing on extreme weight reduction, the design prioritizes maximum efficiency, precise handling, and high stability at any speed.

This is made possible by the use of high-quality carbon fibers from Toray. For the monocoque frame, specific fiber types are carefully combined to achieve the best possible balance of responsiveness, stiffness, and lightness.

Aerokit System

The Aerokit system was developed to optimally integrate water bottles into the Filante’s aerodynamics. The specially designed down tube reduces air turbulence and improves airflow around the frame.

With a total volume of 1,100 ml, the system combines high functionality with maximum efficiency. Similar to a spoiler, the Aerokit directs the airflow precisely and significantly reduces drag compared to conventional solutions.

For maximum flexibility, the system is compatible with both the specially developed Aerokit bottles and conventional bottles up to 550 ml on the down tube and 750 ml on the seat tube. Alternatively, classic bottle cages can also be mounted.