Lapierre Xelius 400 EFI FDJ DB

johnr76

My new ride for the nicer weather. Just hoping I can do it justice.

Ignore the slightly downward pointing saddle and the pain my rear mech is in!

Lapierre Xelius 400 EFI FDJ DB - 2013

Frame : NEW EFI CARBON
Fork : LP CARBON
Bottom Bracket : SHIMANO PRESSFIT
Crankset : SHIMANO ULTEGRA DOUBLE39X52
Stem : DEDA ZERO2 WHITE
Seatpost : DEDA ZERO 100 WHITE
Handlebar : DEDA RHM02
Front derailleur : SHIMANO ULTEGRA DOUBLE
Rear derailleur : SHIMANO ULTEGRA 10S
Brakes : SHIMANO ULTEGRA
Shifters : SHIMANO ULTEGRA
Saddle : FIZIK ANTARES
Wheel : MAVIC KSYRIUM ELITE S
Sprocket : SHIMANO ULTEGRA 10S 12-25
Tires : MAVIC 700X23
Weight : 7,2 kg

Devastazione

Thank God they decided to put Lapierre stickers all over the place otherwise one could have mistaken the bike for a Trek or a Cannondale.... :?
It's a beautiful bike indeed but seriously,those excessive Lapierre stickers make it very 2010/2011.

johnr76

Devastazione wrote:

Thank God they decided to put Lapierre stickers all over the place otherwise one could have mistaken the bike for a Trek or a Cannondale.... :?
It's a beautiful bike indeed but seriously,those excessive Lapierre stickers make it very 2010/2011.

Noted. I'll sand a couple off to bring it make it more aesthetically 2013/2014.

I know what you mean though and I was considering the all plain all black look at first but saw this and couldn't pass up the good deal.

crescent

Very nice indeed. I like the look of the team colours and the stickers. Stealth can look good but there's nothing wrong with a bike looking a bit "pro" either. Nice one.

johnr76

madasahattersley wrote:

I don't think those stickers are excessive.

Too many people delude themselves that their bike looks cool, understated and classy when actually it looks dull as dishwater.

I like it, though I'm not sure how you stay on that saddle! I've got the Antares and have it tilted up a degree or 2

The saddle has been straightened somewhat. I wasn't sure about the colours or graphics before and was kind of taken in by the stealth looking bikes but since buying the bike I love the look of it.

RideOnTime

8) 8) 8)

mfin

Brilliant choice of seatpost and saddle to go on that frame's colour scheme!

noiseboyfeetman

That looks great as it is, definately keep the stickers. I really like the look of Lapierre bikes, not enough of them about which is actually a good thing and you've got a winner. Enjoy!

canny_lad

LBS stocks Lapierre and they look ace in the flesh. Nice one

johnr76

noiseboyfeetman wrote:

That looks great as it is, definitely keep the stickers. I really like the look of Lapierre bikes, not enough of them about which is actually a good thing and you've got a winner. Enjoy!

I'll definitely be leaving it as it is (there was a hint of sarcasm when I said I would get sandpaper onto it). I love the look of it but can't currently enjoy it as i'm in Germany and the bike is in Devon . I will get reacquainted with it at the weekend.

Paul 8v

Looks great, love the colour scheme

johnr76

A week in the Lake District and I can confirm the bike goes up (albeit slowly with me on it)!

Stayed close to Hartside Pass which gave me and the bike a good workout. The bike needs a lot less work than I do and rides like a dream. Love it.

I had my tools in a spare bottle and it was only when I took the photo that I realised I'd lost the top off it.

bianchimoon

love it!

maxlite

Brilliant bike, love it and the 'team look' stickers!

llen

That bike is absolutely mint....defo my fav on this forum.