Aircode

Algupära

Aero maanteeratas — Lapierre'i täielik kiiruse/sprindi platvorm. Tasandiku täiendus ronimisele keskendunud Xelius'ele. Sõidetud Groupama-FDJ sprinterite poolt (Démare ajastul). Võistluslikult aretatud ketaspidurite, täieliku sisemise kaablitrassi ja NACA-tuletatud torustikuga.

Tehnilised andmed

Raam: UD carbon monocoque, ~900 g (size L). Third-gen DRS layup with truncated NACA aerofoil tube profiles; seatstays bypass the seat tube and merge into the top tube to free the upper seat tube for vertical flex (claimed +12% rear compliance, 13% faster in the wind tunnel vs the previous Aircode SL).
Kahvel: Full UD carbon aero fork, 50 mm offset, fully integrated/hidden front-end cable routing.
Jõuülekanne: Shimano Ultegra Di2 2×11 (22-speed) on the flagship DRS 8.0 — 52/36 crank, 11-28 cassette. Lower builds: Ultegra mechanical (DRS 6.0), 105 (DRS 5.0).
Pidurid: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat-mount; Dura-Ace rotors 160 mm front / 140 mm rear (DRS 8.0).
Rattad: DT Swiss ARC 1100 DB 50 mm carbon clinchers/tubeless, ~1,472 g/pair (DRS 8.0).
Rehvid: Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL, 25 mm tubeless (stock on DRS 8.0); frame clears up to 28 mm.
Vedrustus: Rigid (road race bike). Compliance from frame layup and the flexing upper seat-tube/seatpost design rather than mechanical suspension.
Rooliplokk: Lapierre proprietary aero UD-carbon handlebar (42 cm on L) with internally routed Aircode stem; bar carries twin two-point fittings for clip-on aero extensions (part-time TT use).
Sadul: Prologo Dimension with carbon Nack rails; proprietary Lapierre Aero carbon seatpost, 0° offset (zero setback).
Geomeetria: Aggressive aero race geometry; size L: 73° head angle, 557 mm stack / 403 mm reach, short 405 mm chainstays. Zero-offset post pushes a forward, near-TT position.
Kaal: ~7.7–7.9 kg (size L, DRS 8.0, no pedals). DRS 6.0 ~8.10 kg, DRS 5.0 ~8.68 kg claimed.

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Genuinely fast aero platform — wind-tunnel-validated tubing and deep DT Swiss ARC 1100 wheels make it competitive with pro-level superbikes.
Crisp, responsive race handling with a sharp steering edge, yet stays composed rather than twitchy.
Stiff, efficient pedalling — the frame and drivetrain transfer power with little flex loss.
Solves classic aero-bike pain points: only ~7.7–7.9 kg and a claimed 12% gain in rear compliance.
Versatile cockpit — twin fittings on the aero bar accept clip-on extensions, turning it into a part-time TT machine.
Premium spec for the money on the 8.0 (Ultegra Di2 + carbon wheels) plus distinctive looks.

−Nõrkused

Aggressive, forward, near-TT riding position is hard to sustain unless you're very flexible — not for riders who can't touch their toes.
Stock zero-offset seatpost only; no setback option at launch limits fit for traditional 'roadie' positions.
Stock 25 mm tyres feel harsh on rough roads — reviewers wanted the 28 mm option for real-world surfaces.
Aero-first design means it's heavier than dedicated lightweight climbing bikes (e.g. the stablemate Xelius).
Proprietary integrated cockpit/seatpost reduce fit flexibility and complicate maintenance.

Kellele sobib

Flatland racer, crit/sprint specialist, rolling-terrain rider who prioritises sustained speed over climbing grams.

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