You didn’t have to be a Wilier fan, or even a fan of road bikes for that matter, for the Superleggera to stop you dead in your tracks. The gleaming frame treatment stood out like a beacon of beautiful simplicity against a sea of carbon bikes. Of course Wilier had those too, but it was certainly the Superleggera that was drawing those that passed into the booth.
The limited Italian made beauty stood as the gateway to a few new models of the carbon variety inside…
Wilier Triestina may today be known more for their carbon creations, but the Superleggera pays homage to the brand’s history which dates back to 1906. Part of a family of three models made from Columbus Niobium SL steel tubing, the lugged frames will be offered in red, black, and the Ramato copper finish shown here. Dating back to the 1940’s, we’re told the finish process is more similar to chrome plating than paint. Building up to about 17lbs with a Campy Record group, the Superleggera is offered in a full size run from 48-60cm and will run $3000 for the Ramato frame.
