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Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS vs Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS, side view

Giant

Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS, side view

Lapierre

Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 16 differences, line by line.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS, side viewGiantGiant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS
Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS, side viewLapierreLapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS

At a glance

  • Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force AXS, against SRAM Rival AXS E1.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

HIGH Carbon Uni

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 1 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · DT Swiss ERC 1600 Spline, 45 mm, 12x100 mm, CL
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Rival AXS E1 SRAM Force AXS Higher range
As printed

Sram Force AXS E1 12s

Brake model SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic SRAM Hydraulic Disc brake Force AXS E1 SJD °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Seatpost–Not given Lapierre Non Suspension SP131FL, Dia. 27.2 mm

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS

Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
  • Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS · Road bike rather demanding, rather stable, very high equipment.
Terrain
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS 36%Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS 69%1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike4 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS1 bike6 bikes1 bike · Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS2 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS 44%Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS 69%3 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes3 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS6 bikes1 bike · Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS1 bike1 bike1 bike
NimbleStable
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXSLapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXSother endurance road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Endurance
As printed

Best For: Endurance

 Endurance
As printed

Conçu aussi bien pour l'endurance que pour le bikepacking

Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

Lapierre Rigid Carbon Fork Pulsium 8.0 AXS

Max tyre clearance 40 mm –Not given
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

–Not given
Seatpost diameter–Not given 27.2 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

 SRAM
As printed

Sram Force AXS E1 12s

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Sram Force AXS E1 12s / Sram Shift-brake lever ED FORCE Force AXS E1 1-Finger Carbon Shift-Brake-Lever

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth SRAM Rival E1 DUB 33/46 with power meter FC Force AXS E1 EUB, DM Powermeter Higher range
Cassette SRAM Rival 10x36 Sram XG-1270 E1, XDR
Rear derailleur SRAM Rival AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS E1 12s °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters SRAM Rival AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Shift-brake lever ED FORCE Force AXS E1 1-Finger Carbon Shift-Brake-Lever °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Power meter fittedSame for all yes yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 160 mm –Not given
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

 700c / 29"
As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR foldable skin 32-622

RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 1 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim depth 40 mm 45 mm +5 mm
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR foldable skin 32-622
Tyre width fittedSame for all 32 mm 32 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar width 424 mm –Not given
Handlebar–Not given Lapierre Drop bar Combo Carbon Cockpit RB167 (Drop-Bar+Stem) °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model–Not given Lapierre Non Suspension SP131FL, Dia. 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand
Integrated cockpit–Not given yes
Weight
Max total weight–Not given 120 kg
Geometry7 differences
Geometry sizeSame for all M
As printed

size M

 M
As printed

Geometry table, size M

Stack 558 mm 562 mm +4 mm
Reach 380 mm 384 mm +4 mm
Head angle 72.5 ° 71.5 ° −1°
Seat angle 73.5 ° 74 ° +0.5°
Chainstays 420 mm 415 mm −5 mm
Wheelbase 998 mm 1,009 mm +11 mm
Bottom bracket drop 75 mm 72 mm −3 mm
Model and price
Pedals included–Not given yes

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS and Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS come with?

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS: SRAM Rival AXS E1. Lapierre Pulsium 8.0 Force Etap AXS: SRAM Force AXS.

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