Lapierre AIRCODE DRS 6.0 AXS

The AIRCODE DRS 6.0 AXS model from Lapierre from 2024 is a high-quality road bike designed for demanding riders. With a price tag of EUR 4999, it offers a combination of advanced technology and first-class equipment. The frame is made of Aircode DRS Disc Thru axle UD Superlight Carbon, which ensures low weight and high stiffness. The permissible total weight is 110 kg, which ensures a robust construction.

The braking system consists of SRAM Rival disc brakes with 160 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear, which ensure reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a SRAM Rival ETAP AXS with 12 gears, which offers maximum flexibility with a 36T chainring. The front derailleur is also a SRAM Rival ETAP AXS Braze-On, which enables seamless shifting. The fork is rigid, which reduces weight and improves power transmission.

The pedals are VP-335 Clips&Strap, which ensure a secure connection between rider and bike. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB Press Fit 86.5 Road, which in combination with the SRAM Rival Dub crankset with 46-33T ensures efficient power transmission. The crankset is a SRAM XG 1250 10-36T with 12 gears, which offers a wide gear range.

The handlebar is a Lapierre Aero UD Carbon with a width of 400 mm for sizes XS and S and 420 mm for M, L and XL. It has a drop of 130 mm and a reach of 80 mm, which allows for an aerodynamic riding position. The grips are equipped with Lapierre Vexgel tape for comfort. The stem is from Lapierre with an angle of -5.7° and a diameter of 31.8 mm, with the length varying depending on the frame size.

The headset is an integrated Acros system with Aircode Acros spacers. The tyres are SCHWALBE ONE Perf with RaceGuard, MicroSkin and TLE technology in size 28-622, which ensure excellent rolling characteristics. The wheelset is the Lapierre Road Disc Carbon with a rim height of 42 mm, which provides aerodynamic advantages.

The saddle is the Prologo Dimension model with STN rails, which offers comfort on long rides. The seat post is a Lapierre Aero Carbon with no offset, which improves aerodynamics and offers stability at the same time. Overall, the AIRCODE DRS 6.0 AXS offers a good balance of performance, comfort and style for ambitious cyclists.