Lapierre has been making the Pulsium since 2014 and blessed it with Shock Absorption Technology (SAT) long before suspension became the trendy addition to off-road drop-bar bikes. The SAT elastomer sits on an extension of the seatstays, fixed between the top tube and seat tube and, although its shape and size has varied over the years, the aim remains to reduce low-frequency vibrations and aid comfort.
While the original Pulsium fit the bill of a traditional endurance road bike, Lapierre now aims to meet the demand for something that can go further afield without being a full gravel bike. The new Pulsium Allroad