Now in its fourth generation, Lapierre has launched a revamped version of its Pulsium endurance bike, touting lighter weight and a more aggressive geometry, while vertical compliance has been bolstered by ditching the previous SAT elastomer-infused seatstays in favor of the newly developed 3D Tubular design that’s found on the French brand’s latest Xelius DRS road bike.
Aerodynamics also played an important role in developing the Pulsium, which carries over the same fork crown and headtube as Xelius, resulting in a claimed savings of 6.1 watts at 50km/h, or 2.1 watts at a more realistic 35km/h, the equivalent of a five-second savings over 10km.
Elsewhere, the Pulsium is equipped with a new alloy stem that allows for semi-integrated cabling, while its new handlebar features 10 degrees of flare.
All things considered, Lapierre says the new Pulsium sheds 100 grams over its predecessor, tipping the scales at 992 grams for the frame and 380 grams for the fork.
The Pulsium is available in five build options, with prices starting at €2,599 for the 5.0 Shimano 105 mechanical equipped model to the range-topping 8.0 that’s fitted with an Ultegra Di2 groupset that rolls on DT Swiss ERC 1600 carbon wheels for €5,699.
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