Lapierre Xelius FDJ My New Race Bike

[kpm1031]

Just Picked it up from the shop on Saturday. Was shocked that with pedals less cages 14.08 lbs

[xjbaylor]

Great looking bike! Good to have another FDJ (or any other Lapierre for that matter) rider on WW's. We are incredibly under represented.

[kpm1031]

Keeping it French with my other bike a Look 595 Ultra

[mgrennie]

14 lb? I'm jealous. Is this the new lighter model? I've spent a lot of money to get below 13.5 on my 2011 with Red, and then my powertap adds 2 lb.

Looks great. Have fun with it.

[kpm1031]

That's what the scale said at the shop! The carbon tubulars have a lot to do with that.

The bike is 50/50 Sram Force and Red with titanium speedplays, 3T team carbon bars, and a Selle Kit Carbino saddle

[xjbaylor]

I would have thought that the weight was closer to 14.5, but it is definitely believable. Mine (non-ISP) came in at just under 14.5 with Dura-Ace pedals, heavy cages, alloy bar, clinchers, etc. Some of my parts are lighter than his, but I bet that is offset by the ISP frame and tubulars. My frame also came in over 1000g, which I have to assume is pretty high for this bike.

Either way, it is definitely in the 14 lb. range, and that is awesome for a bike sporting a full Force group that was clearly designed to race and not spend time on a scale.

[mgrennie]

I guess I do spend too much time looking at scales, and both the bike and body weight never seem to move enough.

Still a great, good looking bike.