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Lapierre shows new Race-Fully XR

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 30.06.2016

Lapierre shows new Race-Fully XRPhoto: Hersteller
Lapierre shows new Race-Fully XR
The Lapierre XR 2017 cross-country and marathon fully rolls onto the race tracks in a completely new guise. Lapierre is also launching a fun-promising all-mountain hardtail in plus format.

The French company Lapierre has completely revised its XR cross-country fully for 2017: The OST+ suspension system with a virtual pivot point has already proven itself on the all-mountain Zesty and is now set to inspire the kinematics of the race models too. The 100 millimetres of suspension travel should be used in a particularly drive-neutral and effective way.

The new suspension is based on the OST+ system, which is already familiar from other Lapierre bikes.Photo: Hersteller The new suspension is based on the OST+ system, which is already familiar from other Lapierre bikes.

The geometry has also undergone a complete overhaul: slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, shorter chainstays and longer reach, plus short stems. This is intended to increase safety and trail fun in technical terrain. The Boost standard accepts 29-inch wheels. The weight of the carbon frame is said to be 1800 g (without shock).

The geometry of the XR has been completely revised for 2017: slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, longer reach and short chainstays.Photo: Screenshot The geometry of the XR has been completely revised for 2017: slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, longer reach and short chainstays.

The XR will roll off the production line in four different equipment variants, all with Rock Shox suspension. The top model, the XR 929 Ultimate, comes with Sram's new 1x12 Eagle drivetrain, Rock Shox RS-1 fork and Lapierre's e:i-Shock electronic suspension system.

The four model variants of the XRPhoto: Screenshot The four model variants of the XR The Lapierre XR 629 with e:i-ShockPhoto: Hersteller The Lapierre XR 629 with e:i-Shock The XR 729 model will also be available in a version with the e:i-Shock electronic suspension.Photo: Hersteller The XR 729 model will also be available in a version with the e:i-Shock electronic suspension.

Lapierre brings all-mountain hardtail in plus format

With the Edge+, the French are also sending an all-mountain hardtail in 27.5 plus format onto the trails in 2017. The aluminium frame has short 420 millimetre chainstays and a long reach, making the bike particularly playful to ride. Lapierre relies on the Boost standard and 2.8 inch wide Schwalbe Nobby Nics, with space for tyres up to 3.0 inches. The Edge+ will come in two model variants, both of which rely on 1x11 drivetrains.

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Right on trend: Lapierre is launching a trail hardtail with plus tyres in 2017.Photo: Hersteller Right on trend: Lapierre is launching a trail hardtail with plus tyres in 2017. Both models come with a single drive, the rear triangle offers space for tyres up to 3.0 inches wide.Photo: Hersteller Both models come with a single drive, the rear triangle offers space for tyres up to 3.0 inches wide. Up-to-date: The Edge+ comes with the Boost standard.Photo: Hersteller Up-to-date: The Edge+ comes with the Boost standard.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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