Lapierre PULSIUM SAT 6.0 AXS

The Lapierre PULSIUM SAT 6.0 AXS from 2024 is a high-quality road bike that is characterised by its advanced equipment and modern design. With a price tag of 4199 EUR, it offers good value for money for ambitious cyclists. The frame is made of Pulsium SAT Disc Thru axle UD carbon, which gives the bike high stability and lightness. The permissible total weight is 110 kg, which is suitable for a wide range of riders.

For the brakes, Lapierre relies on the reliable SRAM Rival Disc brakes with a disc size of 160 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear. The drivetrain is equipped with the SRAM Rival ETAP AXS Max, a 12-speed system that enables precise and smooth gear changes. The front derailleur is also a SRAM Rival ETAP AXS Braze-On, which further optimises shifting. The fork is rigid, which contributes to direct power transmission.

The bike is equipped with VP-335 Clips&Strap pedals and has a SRAM DUB Press Fit 86.5 Road bottom bracket. The crankset is a SRAM Rival Dub with 46-33T and varies in length depending on the frame size: 170 mm for XS and S, 172.5 mm for M and L, and 175 mm for XL. The crankset is a SRAM XG 1250 with 10-36T and offers a wide range of gear ratios.

The handlebars are made of Lapierre aluminium and vary in width: 400 mm for XS and S and 420 mm for M, L and XL. It has a drop of 130 mm and a reach of 80 mm. The grips are wrapped with Lapierre tape, which ensures comfort and good grip. The stem is also made of Lapierre aluminium with internal cable routing and has a diameter of 31.8 mm. The length varies from 80 mm for XS and S to 110 mm for XL.

The headset is an Acros AIX-532 IS52/28.6 - IS52/40, which ensures precise steering. The tyres are SCHWALBE ONE Perf with RaceGuard, MicroSkin and TLE in size 28-622, which are mounted on a DT Swiss ER1600 SPLINE wheelset. This combination offers an excellent balance between speed and puncture resistance.

The saddle is a Fizik Aliante R5 with a width of 150 mm, which offers comfort even on long rides. The seat post is made of Lapierre aluminium with a diameter of 27.2 mm and a length of 350 mm. All in all, the PULSIUM SAT 6.0 AXS offers a well thought-out package of high-quality components that is suitable for both performance and leisure riders.