Route. This is a lovely bike to ride, and at £1,300 it's well within reach of many riders, even if it falls outside of normal cycle-to-work limits. Tried and tested on roads the world over, the Sensium has become the Lapierre icon for keen long-distance sport cyclists and endurance competitors. It's not unusual at all to see R500s on a bike at this kind of price and they're the simplest (and most effective, normally) upgrade you can make.
Yes, more or less. Découvrez le Sensium 200 CP Lapierre, à partir de 1599€ ! 105 is probably my personal favourite groupset - you get such a lot for your money these days. This is why I have a helmet mirror and a Fly6 on the back of my bike - much easier to get the plate number.... Ignore my ramblings about severed bodies, I just... As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99. In fact the whole ride is lively; get out of the saddle and give it some beans and the Sensium doesn't feel monolithic like some carbon bikes, it's responsive without feeling flexy. The finishing kit is Ritchey alloy bits for the most part, which don't normally disappoint in terms of bang-per-buck, and faux-leather white bar tape (to match the white hoods on the 105 levers) and a white Selle Italia X1 saddle complete the deal.Enough talk about the pieces, let's sling a leg over the Sensium 200 and see how it rides. I haven't needed to do anything to the drivetrain at all, save for wind the brake blocks in a bit.So it's all good then? The frame is mated to a full-carbon tapered-steerer fork that's a more or less straight blade, with a flat inside face and a curved outer.Geometry-wise you could call it a sportive bike, or you could call it a race bike. The Sensium frame might look quite chunky at the rear in comparison to some, but it's not a harsh ride at all.
Price £250 more expensive; Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra; Other similar bikes. The ride sensation isn't just down to the frame of course; the tyres, wheels, seatpost and saddle all have a role in transferring – or not – those bumps to your back end. Le vélo, c’est souvent une affaire de vitesse. So be happy that you're getting a great ride for your money and start saving now for some summer wheels.A ringing endorsement? Spec Value . Lapierre's plan for the Sensium 200 was no doubt to create a good value, well-specced carbon bike that's fun to ride. Léger, rigide et confortable, il est le compagnon infatigable et idéal pour vos longues sorties. All models are Di-2 compatible, come with a press fit BB and a new head tube.Fitted very well, slightly racier than the sportive norm.Really good overall ride. It's amazing how much an centimetre added on or lopped off can affect the feel of a bike, and the Sensium feels racy for what's not a particularly expensive machine.The shallow bars accomodate fairly long stints in the drops too, which is good when you're taking it in turns at the front. First Gallagher, now Cowell. What about you? When you need to change direction the bike is very eager. It's great when a plan comes together. The now famous Lapierre Sensium, a perfect compromise between power and comfort, has evolved and reached even headier heights.
Lapierre Sensium 300 2013: £1,600: Cassette SRAM PG 1070; ... Lapierre Sensium 100 CP 2012 RRP £1,550. Fun, comfortable, dependable, good-looking, and upgradeable - what's not to like? Sensium 200 CP The favoured model of long distance cyclosportive fans, and a loyal partner throughout an epic ride.