Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 DI2 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
4,587$
Weight | 7.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NEW XELIUS SL CARBON
Suspension Fork
NEW XELIUS SL 100% CARBON
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 RD-R8050GS, 11s ELECTRONIC SHIFT
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 FD-R8050F, ELECTRONIC SHIFT
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 ST-R8050 ELECTRONIC SHIFT
Cassette
SHIMANO ULTEGRA CS-R8000 11s 11-28T
Crank
SHIMANO ULTEGRA FC-R8000, 50X34T 170mm(XS,S) 172.5mm(M), 175mm(L,XL, XXL)
Bottom Bracket
SHIMANO PRESSFIT SMBB7241B
Chain
SHIMANO HG601
Pedals
VP-335 Clips&Strap
Wheels
Rims
DT SWISS PR 1600 DICUT 21
Tires
CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 5000 Tubeless 700x25
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO ULTEGRA BR-R8010 DIRECTMOUNT Front / BR-R8000 Rear
Cockpit
Stem
LAPIERRE ALLOY AERO -8° 31,8mm 90mm(XS,S) 100mm(M) 110mm(L) 120mm(XL) 130mm (XXL)
Handlebar
LAPIERRE CARBON 40cm(XS,S) 42cm(M,L) 44cm(XL,XXL) with internal Di2 Junction
Headset
FSA 1”1/8 - 1,5” Orbit C-40-ACB
Seat
Saddle
FIZIK ANTARES EVO VERSUS
Seatpost
LAPIERRE CARBON LIGHT 27,2x350mm
About this model
XELIUS SL 700 DI2 belongs to the Lapierre Xelius model. Lapierre released 51 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Lapierre Xelius bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Lapierre XELIUS SL 500 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2123$. On the other hand, Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 DI2 DISC ULTIMATE 2020, is the most expensive and costs 5626$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Race bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Lapierre released this model in 2020, its price was 4246$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that XELIUS SL 700 DI2 price is 26.75% more expensive than the average cost of a Race bike.
Race bikes average weight
The average weight for Race bikes is 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 DI2 it’s weighing 7.3 kg (16.09 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 7.04% heavier than the average weight of Race bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
The XELIUS SL 700 DI2 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 DI2 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.