How does a Wilier Izoard XP bike feel?

The first few miles are always interesting and straight away the front end of the bike felt very reactive to even light inputs as if you’ve got a racy, steep head angle.

What kind of light does the Izoard XP have?

No doubt you will already be justifying the expenditure with such terrible excuses as ‘it’s so bright I won’t need to buy a new set of lights this winter’ (you will). The Izoard XP is Wilier Triestina’s entry-level carbon frame and it’s available with four different groupsets hanging off it – two Shimano and two Campagnolo.

What kind of groupset does the Izoard XP have?

The Izoard XP is Wilier Triestina’s entry-level carbon frame and it’s available with four different groupsets hanging off it – two Shimano and two Campagnolo. This Centaur-equipped model is the higher of the two Campag groupsets and I happen to think there is something ultimately sophisticated in the marriage…

How tall is the head tube on a Wilier Izoard?

Accentuating this is the fact that it also feels and looks quite tall up front (a brief read of the Wilier website shows that our XL size test frame gets a lengthy 19.5cm head tube – a healthy 3.5cm taller than the large frame below it).

What kind of carbon fiber is used in the Izoard XP?

By using T-700SC and M30J in the Izoard XP, Wilier is sacrificing nothing in terms of its ride quality and durability. Rather, they just use more material to achieve it, and this adds a few grams. The lower modulus carbon fiber is also significantly less expensive.

How much does a Wilier Triestina Izoard XP cost?

Previous incarnations of the Wilier Izoard have impressed us with the character and comfort of the ride, and the XP is no exception, with a superb frame and fork. You’d expect some compromises on an Italian thoroughbred priced at £1,750, but the average wheels and poor tyres are easily upgraded.