Lapierre PULSIUM 5.0

The Lapierre Pulsium 5.0 model from 2025 is a versatile road bike that is characterised by its technical features and well thought-out design. With a price tag of 2599 EUR, it offers a good balance between performance and cost. The frame of the bike is made of Lapierre Pulsium CF, which is known for its stability and lightness. It has a 142/100 mm axle and is equipped with flat mount disc brakes for reliable braking performance.

The bike is designed for a permissible total weight of up to 120 kg, which makes it robust and durable. The brake system consists of high-quality Shimano 105 R7100 components with a 160 mm brake at the front and a 140 mm brake at the rear. The brake levers are also Shimano 105 R7100, which enables consistent and precise brake control. The brake discs are of the Shimano RT70 type, which are known for their reliability and durability.

The drivetrain is a Shimano 105 R7100 12-speed, which is operated with a Shimano 105 ST-R7120 shifter, ensuring smooth and efficient shifting. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 R7100 Brazed-on, which offers precise chain guidance. The bike's fork is the Lapierre Pulsium CF Fork with a carbon steerer tube tapered to a tapered diameter of 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" and fitted with a 12 x 100 mm thru axle.

Other features include VP VPE-527 aluminium pedals with reflectors, a Shimano Pressfit BB71-41B bottom bracket and a Shimano 105 R7100 crankset with 170 mm length and 50 teeth. The sprocket is a Shimano 105 R7100 12s with a range of 11-34 teeth, and the drivetrain is supported by a Shimano CN M7100 chain.

The handlebar is a Lapierre RA125A with a width of 380 mm, equipped with Lapierre tape grips for optimum grip. The stem is a JD ST-344 model, and the headset is an Acros ICR. The tyres are Continental Ultra Sport III with the dimensions 32-622, mounted on a Lapierre Road 21mm Alloy 700C HG Driver Centerlock wheelset.

The saddle is a Selle Italia Model X Superflow, which ensures comfort on longer rides, mounted on a Lapierre aluminium seatpost measuring 27.2 mm in diameter and 350 mm in length. Geometrically, the bike offers a reach of 389 mm, a stack of 579 mm, a head tube angle of 72 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 175 mm, a chainstay length of 415 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 69 mm, a fork pre-bend of 50 mm, a fork height of 378 mm and a wheelbase of 1017 mm.

Overall, the Lapierre Pulsium 5.0 offers an impressive combination of performance, comfort and reliability, making it an excellent choice for demanding cyclists.