Lapierre CROSSHILL CF 8.0 S

The "CROSSHILL CF 8.0 S" model from the Lapierre brand from 2025 is a high-quality gravel bike that is in the upper price range with a price of EUR 6,999. It has a 142/100 Lapierre Crosshill CF frame and is designed for flat mount disc brakes. The permissible total weight is 120 kg, which indicates a robust construction.

The brake system consists of Sram Force components, with 160 mm brake discs from Sram Paceline being used at both the front and rear. The brake levers are also from Sram, specifically the Force ETAP AXS model, which ensures precise and reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a Sram Force XPLR AXS 12-speed, which is operated with a Sram Force AXS D2 shift lever. This combination promises a smooth and efficient gear shifting experience.

The bike's fork is a RockShox Rudy Ultimate Race Day 2 with a travel of 30 mm and a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, which contributes to stability and control on different surfaces. The crankset consists of a Sram Force Dub Wide made of carbon with 40 teeth, complemented by a Sram XG 1251 XPLR cassette with 12 gears and a range of 10-44 teeth.

The handlebar is a Lapierre RB146 made of carbon with a width of 420 mm, equipped with Lapierre tape for a comfortable grip. The stem is a JD ST-344 model and the headset is an Acros ICR. The tyres are WTB Raddler TCS LIGHT 700x44c in black with 60 TPI, which are mounted on a DT Swiss GRC 1600 Spline wheelset. This ensures excellent traction and durability on a variety of terrain.

The saddle is a Fizik Terra Argo X7 with a width of 150 mm, mounted on a RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost with a vario adjustment range of 75 mm. The geometry of the bike comprises a reach of 373 mm, a stack of 567 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. The head tube length is 115 mm, the chainstay length is 430 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 71 mm, the fork pre-bend is 45 mm and the fork height is 425 mm. The wheelbase of the bike is 1016 mm, which indicates balanced stability and agility.

Overall, the CROSSHILL CF 8.0 S from Lapierre offers a well thought-out combination of high-quality components and precise geometry that is suitable for both experienced gravel riders and ambitious beginners.