The lapierre xelius drs 9.0 Is a carbon race bike built to perform across varied terrain. Shimano dura-ace di2, dt swiss carbon wheels and an integrated carbon cockpit combine with a frame designed to balance efficiency, responsive handling and comfort.Key features:carbon race frame designed to balance low weight, stiffness and comfortlapierre ud sli carbon forkshimano dura-ace di2 r9200 2x12-speed electronic drivetrainshimano dura-ace r9270 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotorsdt swiss erc 1400 spline 35 wheels with continental gp5000 s tr tyreslapierre integrated ud carbon cockpit with internal cable routingavailable with 0% apr financethe lapierre xelius drs 9.0 Is a performance-focused carbon road bike developed around the demands of professional racing. Rather than specialising purely in climbing or flat-out speed, the xelius is designed as an all-round race bike, combining low weight, responsive handling and efficiency with enough comfort for long days in the saddle.Its carbon frame uses lapierre's distinctive seat stay design, with the stays extending past the seat tube and joining the top tube. This leaves more of the seat tube free to flex and allows the seat stays to provide additional vertical and lateral compliance. Lapierre also uses this design to help disperse vibrations through the top tube, reducing the amount of road buzz reaching the rider without relying on additional suspension components.The frame is paired with a lapierre ud sli carbon fork, helpi...