As with the men's models, Haibike and Lapierre use the same frame for their women's models. The technically good carbon frame, which offers a relaxed riding position, is one of the highlights of the test. Like Haibike, Lapierre also relies on a 105 gear system, which is complemented by groupless brakes and cranks. However, the Sensium Lady offers a triple crankset, which allows for easier climbing. On the other hand, the wheels are more than one class worse than Haibike's and are also fitted with heavy clincher tyres. Our test rider found the handlebars uncomfortable. The lower handlebar is very far away and the shape is ergonomically unfavourable: the wrists bend a lot in the lower handlebar, which is uncomfortable in the long run. The flat, wide saddle from Selle Italia with a cut-out in the seat, on the other hand, was well received.
Price 1,599 Euro
Weight 8.8 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.bikes-lapierre.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,166/421/80 grammes
Frame sizes*** S, M, L
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/545/158 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 563/381 mm/1.48
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R561
Circuit Shimano 105
Bottom bracket Shimano FC-R563 (50/39/30 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Shimano R500/Michelin Dynamic 25C (clincher tyre)
Handlebar/stem Lapierre/Ritchey WTD
Saddle/post Selle Italia X1 Lady Flow/Ritchey WTD (27.2 mm)
*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): 1.3 means a very stretched, 1.55 a very upright riding position.
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