lapierre xelius fdj 2016

However, following the introduction of the Aircode and the Pulsium in 2014, it was time to re-think the old favourite.

June 21, 2016. Lighter than ever! The legendary Lapierre Xelius has been the preferred race machine of FDJ riders for many years now. July 10, 2020. However, the seat tube of the Xelius SL completely bypasses the seat stays , connecting directly to the top tube allowing for effectively longer tubing on the otherwise semi-compact frame. The Di2 front derailleur on Benoît’s bike gets a security supplement by a made-in-the-USA K-Edge chain catcher.Power measuring for the team is supplied by SRM, with the new Benoît favors a single Shimano Di2 climbing shifter, perfect for long periods of seated climbing or on-the-bar-tops riding.FDJ’s mechanics again stick with the external Di2 junction A box, and use heat shrink tubing to guide the wiring along the rear brake housing until it drops down and enters the side of the downtube. by George Scott. Don’t be shy as they race on by!Bikerumor.com is the world’s largest cycling tech blog. Our passion is the products, technology and people that make them. Add to that an optimised carbon layup, PowerBox technology, new Trap Door Technology (TDT) for the Shimano Di2 battery…. 2016; Road; Race; Xelius SL Yellow Ultimate; Xelius SL Yellow Ultimate.

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If you’ve missed out on any of our earlier pro-bike features, this is the 3rd professional team sponsored by a European lottery; the others being Dutch The team’s roster is predominantly French, as is their team bike supplier, Lapierre. July 21, 2020. ©2019 BikeBoardMedia, Inc. 2020 Official Tour de France Guide (Australian Delivery) Bike test 05: RIDE 72 – Lapierre Xelius SL 500. It sits atop a one-bolt, offset carbon Shimano supply FDJ with the team’s Dura-Ace Di2 electronic 11-speed groupsets. They re-examined the bike entirely and came up with a completely new design. This example of the Xelius SL belongs to Benoît Vaugrenard, a 13 year pro cyclist who has spent his entire career with FDJ, encompassing eight professional victories for the frenchman.

However, following the introduction of the Aircode and the Pulsium in 2014, it was time to re-think the old favourite. We cover the shiny new things, with in-depth interviews and detailed stories about how the bicycles and components work, plus reviews to see if they live up to the hype. While the team has access to the deeper C50 wheelset, most of the team’s bikes at the 2016 TDU are fitted with the lower profile C35 wheels.Elite’s Cannibal bottle cage keep the team water bottles securely in place throughout the day.Below, Benoît sizes up the Lapierre Xelius SL before joining his teammates on a pre-Tour Down Under training ride.Stage Two of the 2016 Tour Down Under starts Wednesday, January 20 in the Adelaide suburb of Unley, and heads into the Adelaide hills town of Stirling.

Thus, the combined seat tube and seatpost support the weight of the rider, giving free reign to a bit of flex for a measure of comfort, without affecting frame (especially rear-end) stiffness.The Lapierre Xelius SL utilizes a narrow traditional 27.2mm diameter post, which helps with additional comfort due to post flex.

French team FDJ takes its name from its title sponsor, the French National Lottery. SHOP. Photo gallery: 2016 Lapierre Xelius SL breaks cover at 2015 Giro d’Italia French firm's race frame goes on a diet and seeks to improve comfort . Lapierre is the longtime bike supplier to the French FDJ cycling team, and this frame – with different kit – is the same their riders use on mountain stages. Simplicity and accessibility keep mechanics happy when they are on the road.Keeping with the theme of simplicity and accessibility, the Xelius SL mounts Shimano’s powerful Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes externally, on a standard seat stay bridge, where they have also fitted a bent metal number plate bracket.Keeping it in the family is a Shimano Dura-Ace C35 tubular wheelset. Our engineers set out to create a bike that both improved the efficiency and stiffness of the old Xelius, and also reduced the weight. For 2016, the The seat stay, seat tube and top tube junction are reminiscent of GT’s triple triangle design. There aren’t too many WorldTour raced framesets that can be purchased for $3,699. Groupama-FDJ: Lapierre team bikes through the years. The legendary Lapierre Xelius has been the preferred race machine of FDJ riders for many years now. The result: complete performance advancement.

Rigorous testing on machines, and on tarmac by FDJ riders, and the new Xelius SL has been deemed race ready by the very best in French cycling. At 6’2″/188cm tall, Benoît Vaugrenard, gets a lot of exposed seatpost.Fizik’s Aliante saddle in custom FDJ colors provide for Benoît’s seating arrangements, sticking with more conservative K:ium metal alloy rails. For 2016, the Lapierre Xelius was completely redesigned and with a claimed weight of 850 grams, is the lightest frame in the company’s range.

FDJ are fairly easy to spot on television or by the roadside in their French tri-color inspired team kit. Bernal vs Thomas vs Froome: the question of leadership at Team Ineos .

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