Test 2016 Road bikes around 2000 euros: Lapierre Xelius SL 500 - Lapierre Xelius SL 500 on test

The frame design with the seat stays attached to the top tube is intended to increase comfort at the rear. It remains to be seen whether this has any effect, but the bike is certainly not uncomfortable and it stands out from the crowd. The fork, which makes the direct-mount brakes look almost like integrated time trial stoppers, matches this. In addition to its striking looks and beautiful details, the bike also has other qualities. The manoeuvrable steering and sporty riding position will please race-oriented riders, while the Zipp cockpit and the Selle Italia saddle underline the high-quality overall impression. The rest of the equipment with Shimano 105 and simple Mavic wheels with heavy clincher tyres works perfectly, but still offers a lot of tuning potential in terms of weight and speed.

ConclusionElaborate carbon frame, but heavy components. Sporty riding position, rides and steers manoeuvrable

Price 2,299 Euro
Kilo 8.4 kilos
Info www.bikes-lapierre.de
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,162/354/73 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/570/170 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 568/391 mm/1.45

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano 105 (52/36 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano 105
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium/Michelin Dynamic Sport 25 C (clincher tyre)

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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