Wilier Rave SLR ID2 (from 2026) — PPF Frame Protection | Tectora Bike Protection
The Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is a gravel newcomer named Gravel Bike of the Year 2026 by the French magazine Le Cycle. Unlike the original Rave, which had "two souls" (road and gravel), the ID2 is a pure-bred gravel racing platform. The frame weighs 980 g in a painted size M, tire clearance has risen to 52 mm, and months in the wind tunnel produced CFD-shaped tube profiles that save 5.3 watts at 35 km/h compared to the previous version. Compact racing geometry, a short rear triangle, 1x drivetrain, and a UDH dropout — this is a machine built for fast gravel. Prices range from €4,400 to €9,900 depending on the build. That's why at BikeProtection we developed a Tectora PPF kit cut specifically for this frame.
Why does the Wilier Rave SLR ID2 need frame protection?
Wilier fitted a rubber guard on the chainstay — exactly where the bike needs it most against chain slap on gravel terrain. But the rest of the aero frame, into which Wilier poured months of wind tunnel work, comes from the factory without any protection.
Gravel means stones, rocks, and dust flying off the wheels at high speed — precisely the kind of impacts that leave marks on painted carbon. The down tube and the lower sections of the frame are directly in the line of fire. On a frame costing €4,400 to €9,900, every chip is an unnecessary loss in value. The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection at €105 is a fraction of that value and protects the frame for 10 years.
What does the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection protect on the Wilier Rave SLR ID2?
The kit is laser-cut specifically for the Rave SLR ID2 frame — not a universal sheet. It covers the complete carbon frame. The cockpit (F-Bar handlebar) is not part of the kit — we protect the whole frame:
— Down tube — split into two pieces for precise application (more below), primary impact zone from gravel — Top tube — contact during transport and leaning against a stand — Seat tube — rub and leg contact — Head tube — a zone prone to scratches during handling — Chainstays — supplementary protection alongside the factory rubber guard — Rear triangle — coverage of the stays of the short racing triangle
The Tectora film is 208 microns thick with a self-healing top coat — light scratches disappear with gentle heat from a hair dryer. Available in matte and gloss to match your frame's finish.
Why is the down tube split into two pieces?
This is the detail that makes our kit for the Rave SLR ID2 special. We split the down tube into two separate pieces: an upper piece for the area where the bottle cage mounts sit on the down tube, and a second piece for the rest of the tube.
The reason is purely practical — the aero shape of the Rave SLR ID2's down tube would be difficult to cover with a single large piece, risking wrinkles or bubbles around the cage mounts. By splitting it into two pieces, application is easy, problem-free, and with no compromise on coverage. Each piece fits its section of the tube precisely.
Aero frame and PPF — protection without disrupting aerodynamics
Wilier spent months in the wind tunnel tuning the tube profiles of the Rave SLR ID2. Rubber patches on the aero surfaces would disrupt that shape — adding thickness exactly where air is meant to flow smoothly. STEK PPF is only 208 microns thick and follows the frame's shape precisely, so the aerodynamics are preserved. The film is invisible at riding distance, doesn't trap grit underneath, and won't peel after a wet season. The self-healing layer takes care of minor scuffs on its own.
How to apply the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit on the Wilier Rave SLR ID2?
The kit uses a wet application method — no specialist tools, no professional installer required. Clean the frame with isopropyl alcohol, wet both the frame surface and the film backing, slide each pre-labelled piece into position, squeegee out the water and leave to cure. Apply the hair dryer only at the very end to seal the edges. Total installation time: 2–3 hours. The down tube is applied in two pieces, which makes the application easier. Each piece is pre-cut and labelled specifically for the Rave SLR ID2. A full step-by-step video guide is available here:
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Frequently asked questions
Is PPF frame protection worth it for the Wilier Rave SLR ID2? Yes. Wilier only protected the chainstay with rubber from the factory — the rest of the aero carbon frame has no protection. At a price from €4,400 to €9,900, surface damage is an unnecessary loss in the bike's value. The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection costs €105 and carries a 10-year guarantee against yellowing and cracking.
Why is the down tube split into two pieces in the kit? Because of the aero shape of the Rave SLR ID2's down tube and the bottle cage mounts. We split it into an upper piece (in the cage area) and the rest, so application is easy and free of wrinkles or bubbles. Both pieces fit precisely and cover the entire tube.
Does the kit cover the cockpit (handlebar) on the Rave SLR ID2? No — the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection protects the entire carbon frame, not the cockpit (F-Bar handlebar). The complete frame is covered including the down tube, top tube, seat tube, head tube, and rear triangle.
The Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is the Gravel Bike of the Year 2026 — an aero racing machine with Italian design. One Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection, applied once before the first ride, and the carbon frame looks new even after hundreds of gravel kilometres.