At Ivanhoe Cycles, we have been selling Wilier bikes for many years and have always been really happy with their performance and reliability. We are even more happy now that we are able to offer them to a far wider market as prices of models such as the Mortirolo's have become more affordable for many buyers. The Mortirolo is a comfortable performance road bike, ideal for those who want to race, but at a budget. Or who want to have a nice looking, nice riding carbon bike for blasting down Beach Road or ripping it up through the Dandenongs.The Wiliers we have in stock are available with a variety of components, but the this page is dedicated to the Shimano 105 model of which we still have a range of sizes left in stock at the great price of just $1999.
This 105 sl groupset has been around for a few years and is tried and tested as a reliable component set, and when fitted to the Mortirolo combines to make a great overall package for the serious recreational rider or racing cyclist. Not a Tour de France bike by any stretch of the imagination, but a good reliable lightweight bike nonetheless which will give years of service.
This is what Bikeradar.com have to say about the Wilier Mortirolo (but equipped with Campagnolo, not Shimano)
"The year is just shifting into top gear and there's a whole lot of action going on around the £1300 mark.
Why? First, it's one of the most popular price points among bike buyers, so manufacturers all want a big slice of the pie. And second, it's about this point that full carbon frames become a realistic option. Yes, you can lay your hands on cheaper carbon bikes, but it's here where you can start demanding it - if that's what takes your fancy, of course.
We've been to Italy in search of the perfect £1300 road bike... or, more precisely, Italy has come to us in the form of a full carbon framed bike from Wilier.
Frame
The Wilier's frame is absolutely first class. It's a two-piece carbon construction, beautifully put together with smooth, flowing lines where the tubes meet and an integrated headset up front. The frame angles on the Wilier are slightly steeper than you'll find some competitor bikes, although in use you'd be hard-pressed to notice much difference.
The top-tube and down-tube are considerably oversized to produce a taut mid-section, while the bottom bracket is encased in a chunky, unyielding shell. The overall result is a stiff, efficient frame with just the right vertical compliance for long-ride comfort.
One of our testers complained that the white finish cheapens the Wilier's appearance, favouring the 'if you've got it, flaunt it' approach to carbon. Everyone else thought it looked chic and sophisticated. Decide for yourself.
Wheels
Rolling duties on the Wilier are taken care of by Fulcrum's entry-level Racing 7s. They're a reasonable weight and the build quality is impressive, while we know from experience that the cartridge bearings have an exceptionally long shelf-life.
As with direct competitor bikes, the front wheel is radially laced, this time with 20 stainless J-spokes, while the rear has 16 three-cross spokes on the drive side and eight radially laced on the non-drive side. Traditional-style nipples at the rim allow you to straighten them up with a normal spoke key should they go out of true - not that we had any worries.
To our eyes, the Racing 7s don't have the same robust good looks as the Mavics you'll find on some competitor bikes but they perform at about the same level as the Aksiums you'll find on some others.
Equipment
The price of the Wilier's exceptional frame means that the component spec is lower than some of its competitors. That said, it's still impressive.
The Campagnolo Mirage groupset isn't as lightweight or as race-orientated as the Veloce you'll find on a similarly priced Cinelli, but it's solid and reliable and comes with a dash of Italian style. The compact crankset and 12-25 cassette provide sportive/long ride-friendly gear ratios, while shifting is hearteningly positive whether you're going up or down the block. When it comes to braking, the Mirage units don't have the modulation of their more expensive Campag siblings but they're fairly punchy and rarely leave you short-changed."
That was their opinion. We reckon it's a pretty good bike for the money too and given the quality of the frame, it's a rig you could upgrade the parts on in a year or two if you wanted.
