dolan L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
1,872$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
160cm - 167cm
MD
170cm - 177cm
LG
180cm - 185cm
XL
188cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
L'Etape SL Carbon Frame Matt-Black-White (XSML)
Suspension Fork
L'Etape SL Fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
105 RD-R7000 Rear Derailleur - 11 Speed - Medium Cage GS
Front Derailleur
105 FD-R7000 Front Derailleur - 11 Speed / Braze On
Cassette
Shimano 105 R7000 Cassette - 11/28
Crank
Shimano 105-R7000 Chainset - 170mm-50/34
Bottom Bracket
Press Fit
Chain
KMC X11 11spd Chain
Pedals
None-Fitted
Wheels
Rims
Mavic Aksium Wheelset
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro V Rigid BLK Tyre (25-622-700x25c)
Brakes
Brakes
105 BR-R7000 Brake Calipers (F+R)
Cockpit
Stem
Deda Zero (7cm) Stem
Handlebar
Deda Zero RHM Black on Black (Alloy) Handlebars (42cm - Outside-Outside)
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow Saddle - Black
Seatpost
Deda Zero 1 27.2mm Aluminium Seatpost (350mm Setback)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XSML | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Stack | 500 mm | 526 mm | 541 mm | 561 mm | 580 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 374 mm | 379 mm | 384 mm | 393 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 501 mm | 526 mm | 541 mm | 556 mm | 571 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 467 mm | 498 mm | 518 mm | 537 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 belongs to the Dolan Letape model. There are 12 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Dolan Letape bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Dolan L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 2023 has a starting price of 1702$. Dolan L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano Ultegra R8150-Di2-12SPD 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4037$.
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.
Average price for General Road bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Road bike is 1915$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Road bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1702$. If we compare this with the average General Road bike cost we notice that the price is 12.51% smaller.
L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 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 wheels on L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Dolan L’etape SL Carbon Road Bike – Shimano 105 R7000 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.