The Pros' Bikes: New WILIER Filante SLR ID2 Firelight Red 2026 for the Visual Identity for Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team
The Pros' Bikes: New WILIER Filante SLR ID2 Firelight Red 2026 for the Visual Identity for Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team
Pro-Level Equipment: New WILIER Filante SLR ID2 Firelight Red 2026 – Technical Details and Visual Identity for Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team
Wilier Triestina has officially launched the new team livery for the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team for the 2026 season. The bike of choice, the Wilier Filante SLR ID2, is presented in the striking new Firelight Red paint scheme, designed to symbolize energy and technical precision.
Visual Identity: The Firelight Red Concept
The new Firelight Red livery is a complex visual statement, interpreted as the moment where air meets combustion, resulting in intense light. The design progression illustrates this:
The Origin (White): The scheme starts with a white base, symbolizing clarity and essence—the moment preceding the explosion of energy.
The Spark (Silver): Silver enters the design, representing the initial metallic spark and vibration that ignites the process.
The Blaze (Red): This is followed by the incandescent red, which expands and becomes the dominant, signature element, impossible to ignore.
The Core (Admiral Blue): At the heart of the flame lies the Admiral Blue. This colour signifies the purest moment of combustion and serves as the guiding colour, symbolizing the direct connection and visual bond with the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team.
This new visual identity aims to unite the rider and the machine, creating a single, cohesive aesthetic language that will define the team's presence in the peloton.
Technical Platform: The Filante SLR ID2
The Filante SLR ID2 is Wilier's flagship aerodynamic racing machine, known for its balance of low weight and exceptional aero efficiency. The underlying technical specifications of the Filante SLR platform are maintained for the 2026 team edition.
The Filante SLR ID2 is engineered using H.U.M. (High Modulus Monocoque) carbon fibers, ensuring a high stiffness-to-weight ratio crucial for professional racing demands. The geometry is tuned for aggressive positioning and responsive handling.
Key Design Features:
Aerodynamic Shaping: The frame incorporates truncated tail profiles (Kamm-tail) across the downtube, seat tube, and seat stays to minimize drag while adhering to UCI regulations.
Integrated Cockpit: The bike utilizes the proprietary fully integrated handlebar/stem system (Filante Bar) designed for internal cable routing, optimizing the bike's aerodynamic profile and aesthetic cleanliness.
Aero-Light Balance: The design targets a low overall weight, positioning the Filante SLR as a versatile aero-light contender suitable for various terrain.
Team Development: Emerging talent Romain Grégoire, who has ridden the Filante SLR ID2 since its early prototypes, has actively contributed to the technical refinement of the model used by the team.
Season Debut and Team Collaboration
The Wilier Filante SLR ID2 in the new Firelight Red livery is scheduled to make its official debut at the Tour Down Under in January 2026, marking the first WorldTour appointment of the cycling season. The continued partnership signifies a robust technical project between Wilier and the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team, aimed at achieving renewed sporting objectives.
Detailed Technical Specifications – Team Edition 2026
The following components represent the standard configuration for the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team’s Wilier Filante SLR ID2:
Component Specification (Team 2026) Notes
Frame Wilier Filante SLR ID2, H.U.M. Carbon Monocoque Fully internal cable routing, UCI compliant.
Drivetrain Group Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 (12-speed) Electronic shifting system, specified for the team.
Power Meter Shimano Dura-Ace R9200P Integrated Power Meter Dual-sided power measurement integrated into the crankset.
Wheels Shimano Dura-Ace C50 / C60 / C36 Tubeless/Tubular Selection based on race profile (depth variations).
Tires Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR / Competition Pro Ltd Tubeless Ready (TR) or high-performance Tubular options.
Handlebar/Stem Wilier Filante Bar Integrated Monocoque Carbon Designed specifically for the frame for maximum integration and aero benefit.
Saddle Prologo Nago R4 or Scratch M5 (Individual rider choice) High-performance models suitable for racing.
Seatpost Dedicated Filante SLR Carbon Seatpost Aero profile, specific to the frame design.
Pedals Shimano Dura-Ace PD-R9200 Top-tier SPD-SL pedals.
Bottle Cages Elite Leggero Carbon / Custom Team Cages Lightweight carbon or composite cages.
Cycling Computer Garmin Edge 840/1040 Series GPS units for data acquisition and navigation.
Brake Rotors Shimano Dura-Ace RT-CL900 High-end Ice-Tech Freeza rotors.