Mark Cavendish, also known as the Manx Missile, hopes to make cycling history by surpassing Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 Tour de France stage wins. With the record currently a tie, the British cyclist needs just one more stage win to etch his name in history.
Mark Cavendish will be riding the Wilier Filante SLR aero bike during the 2023 Tour de France for Astana Qazaqstan Team.
Wilier’s tribute to Cavendish is a unique blend of beauty and performance. Swapping out the team’s usual blue marble colors, this special edition Wilier Filante SLR boasts a stunning white marble and gold design.
The swirling white marble adorns the fork, one-piece handlebar/stem, and top of the frame, while a matte black wrap the lower sections of the seat tube, downtube, and seat stays. The bike is finished with striking gold hues and Cavendish’s ‘CVNDSH’ touch on the fork.
2023 Tour de France Riders’ Gear
Mark Cavendish’s Wilier Filante SLR full specs
Here are the full specifications of Mark Cavendish’s Wilier Filante FLR for the Tour de France.
| Component | Component name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Frameset | Wilier Filante SLR (Size S) | |
| Brake levers and shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | ST-9270-F/R |
| Sprint shifters | Shimano Satelite Shifter, Drops | SW-RS801-S |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace, disc | BR-9270-F/R |
| Brake rotors | Shimano Dura-Ace, 160mm (front), 140mm (rear) | RT-CL900 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | FD-R9250 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed | |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 54/40T, 170mm | FD-9200 |
| Powermeter | Shimano Dura-Ace | FD-9200-P |
| Bottom bracket | SLF Motion BB86 | |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34T | CS-9200-12 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR, 12-speed | CN-M9100 |
| Pulley wheels | SLF Motion Speed System, 14T (top), 18T (bottom) | |
| Wheelset | HED Vanquish RC6 Pro, 60mm | |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR, 28mm | |
| Cockpit | Wilier Filante one-piece (carbon) | |
| Seatpost | Wilier Filante (carbon) | |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II | |
| Pedals | LOOK Keo 2 Max Carbon | |
| Bottle cages | Tacx Deva | |
| Computer mount | K-Edge Garmin mount | |
| Bike computer | Garmin Edge 840 | |
| Bartape | Prologo Doubletouch |
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Mark Cavendish’s bike measurements
| Frame size | Small |
| Rider height | 1.75m (5′ 9″) |
| Rider weight | 70kg (154 lbs.) |
| Handlebar width | 40cm |
| Stem length | 130mm |
| Complete bike weight | 7.76kg (17.1 lbs.) |
| Saddle height | 68.5cm (26.97″) |
Mark Cavendish’s bike photos
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Alex Lee is the founder and editor-at-large of Mr. Mamil. Coming from a professional engineering background, he breaks down technical cycling nuances into an easy-to-understand and digestible format here.
He has been riding road bikes actively for the past 12 years and started racing competitively in the senior category during the summer recently.