Wilier Jena
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After selling my FS MTB a few years ago, I needed something to have fun in the off season. So I got a Wilier Jena.
Its certainly not WW but maybe WWs like a bit more gravel than we currently have on the forum.
Went for the black version as grinding on the gravel will make some battle scars and it was the only one in stock.
The parts setup is not what I prefer but this can be changed. Im actually torn between going Di2 or not. I don't like the long shift throw on the Shimano mechnical shifters.
Also, the seat post will be probably have to be changed for a less setback one but I might be on the wrong path here.
I do like the Ritchey parts on it - seatpost, stem, handlebar. Good quality stuff with subtle graphics.
Tires are tubeless compatible but they don't come as tubeless. Wilier doesn't even include tubeless valves which is a bit sad. Fortunately I have some personal stock on these.
Its certainly not WW but maybe WWs like a bit more gravel than we currently have on the forum.
Went for the black version as grinding on the gravel will make some battle scars and it was the only one in stock.
The parts setup is not what I prefer but this can be changed. Im actually torn between going Di2 or not. I don't like the long shift throw on the Shimano mechnical shifters.
Also, the seat post will be probably have to be changed for a less setback one but I might be on the wrong path here.
I do like the Ritchey parts on it - seatpost, stem, handlebar. Good quality stuff with subtle graphics.
Tires are tubeless compatible but they don't come as tubeless. Wilier doesn't even include tubeless valves which is a bit sad. Fortunately I have some personal stock on these.
Cannondale SystemSix R8170
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
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So, the bike weighted 8,49kg (without tubes). Quite respectable for that spec.
I've done about 1000km in one month on it now. How does it ride? The front end is quick enough for some cyclocross sections but its still very easy to steer without touching the handlebar. You can really hammer it through loose gravel sections with comfort and on tarmac, it feels like endurance road bike.
Although I don't have much to compare with at the moment - I tried the Scott Addict Gravel in 2019 for only 100km and I currently don't have any other bike - but there is nothing negative I can tell until now.
The handlebar is comfortable but I think I will go for a narrower one. I rarely ride on the drops and when I do, its a smooth road. Any other situation I'm on the hoods or flats.
One small problem is the rear der hanger. The way Wilier has designed it, allows it to move when the rear axle is not present. Its only mounted with one screw, so the hanger can pivot on that screw because the shape of the hanger allows it to move a bit. So when you try to insert the axle, you discover that the der hanger is not aligned with the dropout holes.
Also, case if anyone is interested, any Stages/4iiii like crank type powermeters don't fit. They won't clear the non drive side chainstay.
I've done about 1000km in one month on it now. How does it ride? The front end is quick enough for some cyclocross sections but its still very easy to steer without touching the handlebar. You can really hammer it through loose gravel sections with comfort and on tarmac, it feels like endurance road bike.
Although I don't have much to compare with at the moment - I tried the Scott Addict Gravel in 2019 for only 100km and I currently don't have any other bike - but there is nothing negative I can tell until now.
The handlebar is comfortable but I think I will go for a narrower one. I rarely ride on the drops and when I do, its a smooth road. Any other situation I'm on the hoods or flats.
One small problem is the rear der hanger. The way Wilier has designed it, allows it to move when the rear axle is not present. Its only mounted with one screw, so the hanger can pivot on that screw because the shape of the hanger allows it to move a bit. So when you try to insert the axle, you discover that the der hanger is not aligned with the dropout holes.
Also, case if anyone is interested, any Stages/4iiii like crank type powermeters don't fit. They won't clear the non drive side chainstay.
Cannondale SystemSix R8170
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
Beautiful Jena!.. not enough of them here on the forum.. I have an Aspero, but the Jena was on the short list.. If I could have seen it in person first it may have been my first choice..
Omiar, thanks for this great review. I'm very keen to get a Jena as well. Like the familiar reach with a taller stack. Much appreciate the info on the Stages power meter. It was something I might have considered but now won't bother. Frankly, my gravel riding is mostly easy recreation anyway. Now, if I could only track down a frameset!
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@nycebo
WHen you say, "looking for frameset", are you meaning Jena frameset in particular? Check this out:
https://www.wrenchscience.com/cyclocros ... gLNKvD_BwE
Meanwhle, Wilier's official website says 2200 euros for the frameset:
https://wilier.com/en/my2021/int/endura ... bikes/jena
WHen you say, "looking for frameset", are you meaning Jena frameset in particular? Check this out:
https://www.wrenchscience.com/cyclocros ... gLNKvD_BwE
Meanwhle, Wilier's official website says 2200 euros for the frameset:
https://wilier.com/en/my2021/int/endura ... bikes/jena
I didn't have the chance to weight the frame or fork, but the whole bike was reasonably light for the medium level spec.
This suggest that the advertised weights by Wilier should be accurate.
I sold the bike a few weeks ago. Mainly due to the fact that switching between road and gravel made me want lower stack and shorter reach.
Cannondale SystemSix R8170
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
SystemSix is of course at another level, but the Wilier is good also. I did a gravel race in Auguest where I did finish sprints with speeds between 42-49kph and I certainly didn't hold me back.
Cannondale SystemSix R8170
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
Trek Checkpoint SL5 MY2022
i've put in an order but won't be available until march 2022...
may i ask if you have 140mm or 160mm front and rear? i'm wondering if i can use 140mm since i'm pretty lightweight and no need for 160mm.
i love udon.
Hi! You can't use a 140mm rear. Only 160 available, it's frame specific design. That's way you need to use 160 at front to.
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