Lapierre XRM 7.9 - C1

The "XRM 7.9 - C1" model from Lapierre, released in 2024, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and off-road adventures. It is available at a price of 4,799 EUR and offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and well-thought-out design. The bike’s frame is made from XR full carbon and offers 110 mm of suspension travel. It is designed for 29-inch wheels and features a PressFit bottom bracket, Boost standard, metric dimensions and a thru-axle. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, which is indicative of its robust construction.

The brakes are the SRAM LVLTL HI GLB model with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle, renowned for precise and fast gear changes. The fork is a FOX 34 Float SC P-S SC Grip Remote with 120 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock is a FOX Float P-Se Remote Up measuring 210 × 55 mm.

The bike is fitted with XLC by VP VPE-527 pedals and the bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle Boost DUB Lunar with 32 teeth and a length of 170 mm for size S and 175 mm for sizes M, L and XL. The cassette is a SRAM XG 1275 with 10–52 teeth and 12 speeds.

The handlebars are Lapierre Thirty One 6061DB, with a width of 760 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a diameter of 31.8 mm. The grips are anodised Lapierre grips, with the diameter varying depending on the frame size. The stem is made from Lapierre AL6061 alloy with a -6° angle and a length of 60 mm for sizes S and M, and 70 mm for sizes L and XL.

The headset is an FSA Integrated 1.5ZS IS-2 /42/ACB Hidden Set. The tyres are Maxxis ARDENT RACE EXO in size 29x2.35 with 60 TPI TLS-ready at the front and REKON RACE EXO TR in the same size at the rear. The wheelset is a DT Swiss X1900 Spline, which ensures high stability and durability.

The saddle is a Fizik Argo Vento X with a width of 140 mm, and the seatpost is a Lapierre Dropper with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a travel of 100 mm for sizes S and M, and 130 mm for sizes L and XL. This bike offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers.