Lapierre Sensium 2.0 W

The 2022 Lapierre Sensium 2.0 W is a women’s road bike that stands out for its balanced combination of performance and comfort. Priced at 1049 EUR, it offers good value for money for beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable bike for longer rides.

The Sensium 2.0 W’s frame is made from Sensium Women Supreme 5 Alloy with smooth welds, ensuring an attractive appearance and stability. The fork combines carbon with an aluminium steerer tube, reducing weight whilst ensuring precise steering.

Braking performance is provided by Promax RC-481 brakes, which, in combination with the additional brake levers, ensure safety and control. The drivetrain is based on the Shimano Sora groupset with a 9-speed drivetrain. The Shimano Sora RD-R3000-GS rear derailleur and the FD-R3000BM front derailleur ensure precise gear changes, whilst the Shimano Sora ST-R3000 shift levers allow for intuitive operation.

The crankset is also from Shimano Sora, model FC-R3000, and, with 50-34T chainrings, offers a good range of gear ratios for various terrains. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BSA, which is renowned for its durability. The Shimano HG200 cassette with 11-34T cogs perfectly complements the drivetrain, whilst the Shimano HG53 chain ensures smooth power transfer.

The handlebars are specially designed for women and are made from Lapierre Women Alloy, with a width of 380 mm for size S and 400 mm for M/L. The Lapierre handlebar tape ensures a comfortable grip. The stem is made from Lapierre Alloy, has a -7° angle and varies in length depending on the frame size.

The wheels feature Ryde Chrina rims with a diameter of 622x13 mm and are fitted with Continental Ultra Sport 3 SL tyres in size 700x25, which ensure good grip and rolling performance. The hubs are Shimano RS300 models, with 32 spokes each at the front and rear.

Comfort is ensured by the Selle Italia X3 XP Boost Lady saddle, which is specifically designed for the female anatomy. The Lapierre Alloy seatpost has a diameter of 27.2 mm and a length of 350 mm. Overall, the Lapierre Sensium 2.0 W offers a well-balanced combination of comfort, performance and reliability, making it an attractive choice for cycling enthusiasts.