Jaroon
Origin
Wilier Triestina is one of cycling's oldest names, founded in 1906 in Bassano del Grappa, northern Italy. After a storied racing history (its riders won the Giro d'Italia in the post-war years and the brand's copper-red 'ramato' finish became iconic), Wilier was revived in 1969 and grew into a full-range performance brand. The Jaroon arrived around 2016-2017 as Wilier's answer to the exploding gravel and adventure segment. Unusually for a company known for exotic carbon race machines, Wilier chose double-butted chromoly steel for the original Jaroon, using an internal-welding technique to give the frame clean, seamless-looking joints under a natural lacquered finish. It was pitched as a rugged, characterful all-surface bike rather than a race weapon. Years later Wilier re-launched the Jaroon nameplate as an aluminium frame (My2024) with modern internal cable routing and wider 45mm tyre clearance, keeping the adventurous positioning while shedding the steel weight — effectively a second-generation bike sharing only the name.
Specifications
- Frame
- Two eras: 2017-era = double-butted chromoly steel (internal welding, lacquered finish); My2024 = aluminium (Jaroon Alu), internal cable routing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Steel era: SRAM Rival 1x11 (44T, 11-42) or Shimano 105 2x11 (46/36, 11-32). My2024 Alu: Shimano GRX 1x12 (RX600, 40T, 10-45) or GRX 2x10 (RX400); some builds GRX 2x12
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, flat-mount: 160mm front / 140mm rear on steel era; 160/160 on GRX Alu builds
- Wheels
- Steel era: Wilier DD28 thru-axle (asymmetric rims). My2024 Alu: WTB 28" aluminium / Wilier DD28
The verdict
- Distinctive, high-quality looks — clean internal welds and lacquered steel that stands out
- Stable, confidence-inspiring handling from the long wheelbase and chainstays; excellent hydraulic braking
- Genuinely versatile: 42-45mm tyre clearance plus full rack and mudguard mounts for bikepacking/touring
- Steel frame is excessively stiff — a harsh, fatiguing ride on technical gravel over long distances
- Heavy for the class, especially the steel era, so it feels sluggish to accelerate and on tarmac
- Steering is slower and takes more effort than sharper rivals; not for those wanting a quick, playful bike
Generations
Steel era (2017-2019)
- Original bike. Beautiful, tough, stable — but heavy and stiff. The reviewed generation.
- Frame
- Double-butted chromoly steel, external cable routing
Aluminium era (My2024)
- Relaunch under the same name. Modern routing, wider tyres, GRX builds, lower entry price. A different bike.
- Frame
- Aluminium, internal cable routing
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Jaroon SRAM Rival 1x11 (steel) | Jaroon Shimano 105 2x11 (steel) | Jaroon Plus (29+ steel) | CurrentJaroon Alu GRX 1x12 (My2024) | CurrentJaroon Alu GRX 2x10 (My2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Frame | Double-butted chromoly steel | Double-butted chromoly steel | Chromoly steel, monster-cross geometry | Aluminium, internal cable routing | Aluminium, internal cable routing |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Rival 1x11 (44T, 11-42) | Shimano 105 2x11 (46/36, 11-32) | 1x drivetrain | Shimano GRX RX600 1x12 (40T, 10-45) | Shimano GRX RX400 2x10 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival hydraulic disc, flat-mount | Shimano hydraulic disc (RS505), flat-mount | Hydraulic disc, flat-mount | Shimano GRX RX610 hydraulic disc 160/160 | Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc |
| MSRP | €2,400 | €2,400 | €2,500 | €1,900 | €1,640 |
| Purpose | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Value |
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