{"id":44986,"date":"2023-01-03T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=711457"},"modified":"2023-01-03T17:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T16:34:23","slug":"is-this-mark-cavendishs-new-bike-astana-qazaqstan-reveals-wilier-bikes-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/is-this-mark-cavendishs-new-bike-astana-qazaqstan-reveals-wilier-bikes-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this Mark Cavendish\u2019s new bike? Astana Qazaqstan reveals Wilier bikes for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Mark Cavendish looks set to ride Wilier bikes this year in Astana Qazaqstan colours and a new eye-catching \u201cchrome-plated graphite-livery\u201d revealed by the bike brand.<\/p>\n

The heavily rumoured \u2013 but unconfirmed \u2013 signing would see the British national champion move from Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl and swap from Specialized, with whom Cavendish has enjoyed a long-standing relationship through his career.<\/p>\n

Cavendish\u2019s Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl contract expired at the end of 2022, with the rumour mill going into overdrive concerning the Manx Missile\u2019s next destination as he looks to become the outright record holder for Tour de France stage wins. Cavendish\u2019s four victories at the 2021 Tour saw him draw level with Eddy Merckx on 34 wins.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old had been rumoured to be heading for J\u00e9r\u00f4me Pineau\u2019s B&B Hotels-KTM squad but, with the team folding, Astana Qazaqstan has emerged as the likely destination.<\/p>\n

If Cavendish does head to Alexander Vinokourov\u2019s team, these are the bikes he\u2019ll have at his disposal.<\/p>\n

Which Wilier bike could Mark Cavendish ride?<\/h2>\n

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The Zero SLR (with a darker bottom bracket area) is in the foreground.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wilier supplies Astana Qazaqstan with two road bikes.<\/p>\n

The Filante SLR<\/a> is a lightweight, aero road bike, while the Zero SLR <\/a>is more of an all-rounder and used for the majority of the team\u2019s racing.<\/p>\n

If we see Cavendish in Astana kit, it\u2019s more likely he\u2019ll be on the Filante SLR, which is better suited to sprinting thanks to its more aero shape.<\/p>\n

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Will Cav raise his arms off these bars in victory?<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While the frames are unchanged, Wilier has released new colourways for the team for the 2023 campaign.<\/p>\n

The \u2018chrome-plated graphite livery\u2019 matches Astana Qazaqstan\u2019s \u2018azzurro\u2019 (light blue) strip, in keeping with the team\u2019s Italian roots.<\/p>\n

Towards the rear of the frame, the matt marble effect gives way to silver on the Filante SLR and a darker blue on the Zero SLR.<\/p>\n

The team\u2019s bikes are specced with 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a>, Corima 47 MC WS+ wheels and Vittoria Corsa tyres. We believe there could be a new tan-wall Vittoria Corsa \u2018Pro\u2019 tubeless tyre<\/a> on the way in 2023.<\/p>\n

New team, new bike brand<\/h2>\n
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Blue fades into silver on Wilier\u2019s aero race bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

If Cavendish joins Astana Qazaqstan, it will be the seventh top-tier team of his professional cycling career, and, in riding a Wilier, the eighth bike brand he has been associated with.<\/p>\n

2006<\/strong> \u2013 Giant<\/p>\n

2007<\/strong> \u2013 Giant<\/p>\n

2008<\/strong> \u2013 Giant<\/p>\n

2009<\/strong> \u2013 Scott<\/p>\n

2010<\/strong> \u2013 Scott<\/p>\n

2011<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2012<\/strong> \u2013 Pinarello<\/p>\n

2013<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2014<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2015<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2016<\/strong> \u2013 Cerv\u00e9lo<\/p>\n

2017<\/strong> \u2013 Cerv\u00e9lo<\/p>\n

2018<\/strong> \u2013 Cerv\u00e9lo<\/p>\n

2019<\/strong> \u2013 BMC<\/p>\n

2020<\/strong> \u2013 Merida<\/p>\n

2021<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2022<\/strong> \u2013 Specialized<\/p>\n

2023<\/strong> \u2013 Wilier?<\/p>\n

Specialized has provided both of Mark Cavendish\u2019s green jersey bikes<\/a>: the now-discontinued Specialized S-Works Venge<\/a> in 2011 (the year Cavendish also won the UCI Road World Championships) and the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7<\/a> in 2021, upon which he equalled Eddy Merkcx\u2019s Tour de France stage wins record.<\/p>\n

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Mark Cavendish\u2019s 2011 S-Works Venge had Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 7970.<\/span><\/figcaption> Matt Pacocha \/ BikeRadar<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cavendish started his pro career in 2006 on the T-Mobile team, riding a Giant, securing his first Tour de France stage on the Giant TCR in 2008.<\/p>\n

Two prolific years followed on a Scott bike, with six Tour de France stages in 2009 and five in 2010, before the team, now known as HTC-Highroad, switched to Specialized for 2011.<\/p>\n

One year at Team Sky saw Cavendish on a Pinarello, followed by another three years with Specialized at Omega Pharma\u2013Quick-Step.<\/p>\n

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Cavendish tasted a lot of success on his Cerv\u00e9lo S5.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Manxman secured four wins at the Tour in 2016 aboard a Cerv\u00e9lo<\/a> representing Team Dimension Data, who then swapped to BMC for Cavendish\u2019s three final years with the team. A move to Bahrain-Merida in 2020 saw Cavendish on a Merida Reacto for a year, before a return to Deceuninck\u2013Quick-Step came with another two seasons on a Specialized.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have to wait and see if a new bike and team sees Cavendish return to winning ways at the Tour de France in 2023.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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