The Wilier Triestina GTS Disc: All day endurance, downhill confidence

The Wilier Triestina GTS Disc: All day endurance, downhill confidence

27/05/2015 - Products

The Wilier Triestina GTS Disc bicycle was born in the Dolomites. From our Italian headquarters in Rossano Veneto, a huge bank of mountains rises quickly out of the plains, and within the hills are hundreds of roads needing to be ridden. This is where the GTS Disc was tested; on the abrupt switchbacks of the famous Monte Grappa climb. Combining renowned Wilier handling with disc brakes, the GTS Disc builds on the soulful ride characteristics we are known for, and adds modern technology that excels on the downs as well as the ups.

The GTS Disc bicycle is built with the Shimano Ultegra 11 speed groupset and matched with TRP Hy/Rd disc brakes. The reliable Fulcrum Racing Sport Disc wheels complete the package. The Wilier Triestina GTS Disc retails in the United States at $2899.
 
We are proud to have been an early adopter of disc brakes on road bikes. In 2013 we released our first disc brake model: the Cento1SR Disc. The GTS Disc continues the embrace of new technology at Wilier Triestina. The incorporation of disc brakes called for a complete redesign. Moving the brake from the seatstays to the chainstay allowed the required reinforcement to handle braking forces, but resulted in no added weight. Up front, the tapered headtube and new post-mount fork cope with braking stresses, as well as increasing tire clearance for when the roads are less than smooth.

While the Cento1SR Disc was made for speed, the GTS Disc is designed to be ridden all day. Created from the Italian tradition of Gran Turismo, this bicycle has endurance at its heart. We based the GTS Disc on the geometry of our award winning GTR frameset. Designed with a slightly taller headtube than our race bikes, the frame will reward the rider on long rides with exceptional comfort, but without any compromise in handling ability. The addition of the TRP Hy/Rd discs means that downhills become more confident and inspired too. This is helped by the increased fork rake - the lengthened wheelbase creating a stable and fast platform to descend with.

The GTS Disc is the complete package for riders who don’t stop at the “pavement ends” sign. It will handle all roads and all seasons. Take a look at wilier.com for more information.