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Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 Ultimate 2018

2018 Road
Estimate price | 4,652$
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Lapierre Xelius Sl 700 Ultimate 2018

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • 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

XELIUS SL CARBON

Suspension Fork

XELIUS SL 100% CARBON

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 RD-R8050SS, 11s ELECTRONIC SHIFT

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 FD-R8050F BRAZED, ELECTRONIC SHIFT

Shift Levers

SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 ST-R8050 ELECTRONIC SHIFT

Cassette

SHIMANO ULTEGRA 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

Wheels

Rims

MAVIC KSYRIUM PRO EXALITH 25 WTS

Tires

MAVIC YKSION PRO 25

Brakes

Brakes

SHIMANO ULTEGRA BR-R8010 DIRECTMOUNT / BR-R8000

Cockpit

Stem

ZIPP SERVICE COURSE B1 318 6° 31.8mm 90mm(XS,S) 100mm(M) 110mm(L) 120mm(XL), 130mm(XXL)

Handlebar

LAPIERRE CARBON RB120S2 40cm (XS) 42cm (S,M,L) 44cm (XL, XXL)

Headset

FSA 1"1/8 - 1"1/4 ORBIT C-33 44E/CF

Seat

Saddle

FIZIK ANTARES R5 MG

Seatpost

LAPIERRE CARBON SP110 27.2x350mm

About this model

XELIUS SL 700 Ultimate belongs to the Lapierre Xelius model. Lapierre released 51 bikes variations of this model so far.

Safety

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Race bikes average price

Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Race bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.

Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4246$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 26.75% more expensive.

Overview of components

Fork material

The fork on this bike 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

The wheels on XELIUS SL 700 Ultimate are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.

Sizes

Lapierre XELIUS SL 700 Ultimate 2018 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.