{"id":49199,"date":"2023-05-10T17:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=727916"},"modified":"2023-05-10T17:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:35:36","slug":"wiliers-urta-max-slr-targets-xc-racing-with-negative-rise-stem-and-regressive-travel","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/wiliers-urta-max-slr-targets-xc-racing-with-negative-rise-stem-and-regressive-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilier\u2019s Urta Max SLR targets XC racing with negative-rise stem and regressive travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cross-country bike features new one-piece carbon cockpit <\/p>

By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Urta Max SLR is Wilier Triestina\u2019s latest full-suspension cross-country mountain bike, said to provide the Wilier-Pirelli Factory Team with \u201ca modern and versatile race bike\u201d.<\/p>\n

The new cross-country race bike has a high-performance suspension system with 120mm of travel<\/a> front and back, according to Wilier.<\/p>\n

With a low stack, extended reach and low centre of gravity, Wilier claims this bike is ideal for cross-country racing, but also \u201cfun on the most demanding trails\u201d.<\/p>\n

The bike is available in 20 different builds, with prices ranging from \u20ac6,200 to \u20ac11,200.<\/p>\n

A new integrated carbon handlebar features on 12 of the builds and the other eight have a two-piece bar and stem.<\/p>\n

High-modulus carbon frame and Urta Max bar<\/h2>\n
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The bike uses high-modulus carbon fibre in the frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The two triangles that form the Urta Max SLR frame use Wilier\u2019s HUS-MOD high-modulus carbon fibre.<\/p>\n

This is the same carbon fibre found on Wilier\u2019s other top-flight bikes, including the Filante SLR<\/a> and Rave SLR<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The front triangle has fully integrated cable routing, with the brake, derailleur and dropper cables passing through the headset.<\/p>\n

Wilier says this creates a clean design and improves the overall stiffness in the headset due to the absence of holes.<\/p>\n

Holes in the headset area would otherwise disrupt the \u201ccontinuous modularity and directionality of the carbon fibres\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The Urta Max bar is said to absorb micro-vibrations.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Urta Max bar is a monocoque carbon mountain bike handlebar<\/a>. Wilier says it is \u201cperfectly integrated with the frame\u201d thanks to special spacers, and compares the design to one-piece road handlebars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The handlebar uses the same HUS-MOD carbon as the frame. It\u2019s said to absorb micro-vibrations on a vertical plane.<\/p>\n

The handlebar has a negative-rise stem. The -27-degree angle enables a powerful pedalling position on technical uphill sections, according to Wilier.<\/p>\n

Single-pivot suspension system<\/h2>\n
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The single-pivot suspension system has a connecting bridge between the seatstays.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The rear suspension<\/a> of the Urta Max SLR has a single-pivot point, and instead of a seat or chainstay pivot there\u2019s a flex stay to enable suspension articulation.<\/p>\n

To keep torsional stiffness high, there is a connecting bridge between the seatstays.<\/p>\n

Wilier says the leverage rate of the rear suspension has been optimised to perform effectively across different terrain types.<\/p>\n

It claims the initial part of the 45mm travel is regressive, getting stiffer as it compresses. This is said to provide a solid pedalling platform.<\/p>\n

The next part is more linear, helping the bike absorb medium-sized hits and deliver traction.<\/p>\n

The end stroke has more progression to provide bottom-out resistance.<\/p>\n

You can set the rear shock to one of three damper settings: an open setting for technical downhill sections; an intermediate stage for maximum traction on technical climbs and rough terrains; and a closed stage where the bike will ride like a hardtail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cross-country mountain bike<\/a> is available with RockShox or Fox rear shocks. Wilier says these shocks have compression tunes tailored to work in \u201csymbiosis\u201d with the system\u2019s different phases.<\/p>\n

Wilier Triestina Urta Max SLR geometry<\/h2>\n
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Wilier says the bike\u2019s geometry creates a sense of safety and aggressiveness.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wilier says the Urta Max SLR\u2019s geometry has been designed around 120mm-travel suspension forks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wilier set out to keep the rider in a racing position by keeping the stack height low, extending the reach and positioning the bottom bracket low.<\/p>\n

A size-medium frame has a stack height of 598mm and a reach of 443mm. The head angle is 67.5 degrees and the seat tube is 75 degrees.<\/p>\n

Wilier says these measurements mean the wheelbase (1,154mm, medium) of the cross-country mountain bike is longer than the previous Urta.<\/p>\n

According to Wilier, the geometry creates a greater sense of rider safety and aggressiveness.<\/p>\n

Modern transmissions<\/h2>\n
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This bike is fitted with Shimano XTR \u2013 but you could fit it with a SRAM Eagle Transmission.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wilier has designed the Urta Max SLR to accommodate \u201cmodern transmissions\u201d.<\/p>\n

In other words, it can fit a SRAM UDH<\/a> derailleur hanger, so you can fit a SRAM Eagle Transmission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is room to fit a 38-tooth chainring too.<\/p>\n

All the trimmings<\/h2>\n
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The bike has clearance for 2.4in tyres.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Ultra Max SLR frame has room for two water bottles<\/a>, which Wilier says saves time in cross-country mountain bike races<\/a> because you don\u2019t have to stop to refill so often.<\/p>\n

The bike comes with a dropper post<\/a> as standard. The small and medium frames come with dropper posts with 100mm of travel, while the large and extra-large frames have droppers with 125mm of travel.<\/p>\n

The rear triangle and its bearings are protected by a rubber cover to prevent mud, dirt and debris from causing damage.<\/p>\n

The bike has clearance for mountain bike tyres<\/a> up to 2.4in wide.<\/p>\n

Wilier Triestina Urta Max SLR specs and prices<\/h2>\n
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The models are available with Fox or RockShox suspension.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wilier Triestina<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wilier has provided a list of 20 different builds in the Ultra Max SLR range, with prices starting from \u20ac6,200 and rising to \u20ac11,200.<\/p>\n

The bikes come with either the new Urta handlebar or a two-piece cockpit with a Wilier Stemma SL aluminium stem.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a choice of SRAM or Shimano 1\u00d712 drivetrains<\/a>. Options include SRAM XX SL, Shimano XTR or Shimano XT.<\/p>\n

All bikes have Miche mountain bike wheels<\/a> and Fox or RockShox suspension.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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