aircode sl 700

All Rights Reserved. Weight for the size M/52 sent for review was 7.19kg sans pedals.The Aircode 700 has a recommended retail price of $5,499.

Indeed, it wasn’t long before Jacky assumed control of the company as it moved into a new factory with full production facilities and a showroom in 1972.Jacky followed his father’s example by teaching his son Gilles all about the business, which included Gilles didn’t abandon the company though and still serves as its CEO. Se connecter. A higher proportion of high modulus fibres are used for construction of the Aircode Ultimate compared to the standard frameset while sprinters on team FdJ.fr are supplied with a Lapierre also borrowed the geometry from the Xelius, modifying it a little by using a fork with 50mm of rake rather than 43mm. The Aircode from Lapierre is an aero-styled racing machine tested and approved by Team FDJ.fr’s riders on the WorldTour that has seen such results as Nacer Bouhanni’s best sprinter jersey at the 2014 Giro and Thibaut Pinot’s 3rd place on the final podium of the 2014 Tour de France. There is a single colour choice for the Aircode 700: matte black with yellow highlights. It also has the effect of improving the appeal of the bikes and bolstering the company’s marketing strategy. To prevent automated spam submissions leave this field empty. The first pedal strokes demonstrated its remarkable acceleration and my own street which could be described as a goat track proved that the ride was surprisingly comfortable. It was time to hit the Alps for more than 3km – more like 400km in 3 days of solid climbing to find out more.The Ultegra groupset is nicely complemented with a full range of Zipp accessories from the stem/bar combo to the seatpost and then to the Zipp 30 Course Aero wheels topped with Michelin Pro4 25C Service Course tires.It’s clear from the list of equipment delivered on the Aircode SL700 that no corners have been cut. Looking more closely at the specifications of the frame, there is a BB86 bottom bracket and tapered fork steerer (1.125-1.25 inches). Perhaps it was responsible for some of the bike’s willingness to move forward, but it’s not something I can prove. The shifting is of course flawless and effortless.The use of Zipp parts where other brands economise is a welcome touch, and goes some way to justifying the extra expense of this bike. Rarely have I felt this comfortable and at ease on a bike from kilometer zero.The positives of the Aircode were numerous with its responsiveness, handling and overall feel probably topping the list and it’s clear that this frame has huge potential. The rest of the range—Aircode 300, 500 FDJ and 700—utilise a standard blend, but all of the bikes use performance oriented builds with parts from Shimano (Ultegra or Dura Ace groupsets), Mavic, and Zipp. Narrow teardrop profiles were developed for the headtube and forks while a direct mount front caliper was added to further improve airflow. This handling is apparent from the very first corner and combined with the wide Michelin tires on board the bike inspired confidence. The matte black/blue paintjob is a very good looking finish but tends to show up fingerprints quite easily and it was quickly covered in them as every teamate wanted to pick up the bike and touch it. Aircode SL 900 Ultimate demonstrates incredible stability, which proves to be ideal for both punchers and sprinters. Do your sums with your currency convertors, hassle your local Lapierre dealer for more info – this is a bike that certainly deserves a long, hard look if you’re after a high quality, well specced race bike.Interestingly for those that find that price out of their budget the Aircode is also available in two lesser specced models, the Aircode SL 500 at €2,499…Or if you’ve got an even bigger piggybank and are looking for an even better ride you could check out the Aircode ‘Ultimate’ options, with further upgraded specs, paintjobs and more. As a result, the brand now enjoys a strong presence in both road and off-road cycling. Doté d'une tige de selle Lapierre en carbone, pour un poids réduit et d'un nouveau cintre Lapierre Aero intégrant la câblerie, rien n'a été laissé au hasard, tant sur le plan aérodynamique qu'esthétique. An extra size was added as well.Overall, the geometry favours an aggressive race position. Smooth, stiff and responsive with stable and predictable handling, the Aircode occupies the sweet spot for each in a way that is very easy to take for granted.Where the bike shines is at the point of exhaustion.

If I hadn’t The ride quality, handling and responsiveness all hit the mark with confidence, leaving the rider plenty of room to concentrate on making their effort. For me personally the negative of the Aircode SL700 could well be a positive for others – the wheels. Whether the latter has a significant effect on the performance of the bike is too hard to determine in the real world, but the Aircode has an indefatigable energy. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content, deals & events.Lapierre designed the Aircode in close collaboration with team FDJ.fr and the result is a finely tuned race bike. It lets you ride as you please.I can’t comment on the effectiveness of the aerodynamics of the Aircode. Instead, the Aircode lingers at the periphery of the senses.