2020 Lapierre

AIRCODE SL 500

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€2,499($2,746)
Weight18.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

AIRCODE SL 500

40 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Lapierre Aircode DRS 8.0 review

May 2021 · Warren Rossiter

A mix of fast handling, fast speed and smooth ride

Highs
  • Fast, nimble and superbly equipped

Lows
  • I’d prefer 28mm tyres for UK roads

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Cycling Weekly
Lapierre Aircode DRS 8.0 road bike

Mar 2021 · Simon Smythe

Like a fine wine, the Lapierre Aircode has improved with age: this third iteration of the French brand's aero bike is elegant and refined with a very, very fast finish

Highs
  • Fast

  • Great handling

  • High-end wheels

  • Beautiful paint

Lows
  • No setback seatpost option (yet)

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Cyclist
Lapierre Aircode DRS 8.0 review

Feb 2021 · Sam Challis

Lapierre has made some bold and original choices in the Aircode DRS. For the most part they have paid off. Photography: James Carnegie

Highs
  • Speed

  • Design originality

  • Spec choice

  • Price

Lows
  • Weight

  • Exclusive ride position

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road.cc
Lapierre Aircode SL 900 Ultimate

Feb 2018 · Stu Kerton

Doesn't feel the fastest aero bike out there but the clock doesn't lie; an easy-to-live-with all-rounder

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

AIRCODE SL CARBON

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

AIRCODE 100% CARBON

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO PRESSFIT SMBB7141B

Headset

FSA 1”1/8 - 1”1/4 ORBIT C-33 44E

Stem

LAPIERRE ALLOY AERO -8° 31,8mm 90mm(XS,S) 100mm(M) 110mm(L) 120mm(XL)

Handlebar

LAPIERRE ALLOY 40cm(XS,S) 42cm(M,L) 44cm(XL)

Saddle

FIZIK ARIONE R5

Seatpost

LAPIERRE AERO CARBON 0mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP-335 Clips&Strap

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 RD-R7000GS, 11s

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 FD-R7000FL

Crank

SHIMANO 105 FC-R7000, 52X36T 170mm(XS,S) 172.5mm(M), 175mm(L,XL)

Shifters

SHIMANO 105 ST-7000 2x11s

Cassette

SHIMANO 105 CS-R7000 11s 11-28T

Chain

SHIMANO HG601

Brakes

SHIMANO 105 BR-R7000 DIRECTMOUNT

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC AKSIUM

Tires

CONTINENTAL Ultra Sport 2 SL 700X25

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