French bike brand Lapierre has updated its all-mountain e-bike for 2025, with five new models in the Overvolt AM range. They all run the new Bosch Performance Line CX Gen…
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Lapierre’s new Spicy CF enduro bike can be converted from high-pivot design to low-pivot by just switching a few parts
Lapierre’s new Spicy CF enduro bike utilises an innovative suspension design to offer both low and high pivot options using the same frame. There are four models in the range,…
I tested the super-dynamic Lapierre E-Zesty AM 9.4 and thought I’d found my perfect e-bike – then the motor stopped working
The Lapierre E-Zesty was the original mid-power trail/enduro bike – a pioneering model that saw the potential of a lightweight chassis and minimal assistance. Back then, it was in a…
Third generation Lapierre Overvolt GLP III e-MTB announced
Gravity | Logic | Project Back in 2017, when Lapierre launched the original Overvolt GLP, externally mounted batteries were the norm, piggy-backed onto the frame’s down tube. It didn’t take…
Lapierre XRM 6.9 review
For the XRM 6.9, Lapierre takes the full carbon frame from its World Cup XC bike, the XR, adds a longer travel fork, a dropper post and slightly burlier components,…
The updated E-Zesty is the only bike you need, according to Lapierre
First launched back in 2019, the original E-Zesty was one of the first light assist or ‘diet’ eMTBs. It had a carbon frame, 27.5mm wheels and a beefy 150mm of…
Lappiere issues voluntary recall on Spicy and Zesty AM aluminium models
If you’re the owner of an aluminium-frame Lapierre Zesty AM or Spicy, and you bought it in 2020 or 2021, then this notice is for you. Lapierre has issued a…
Lapierre’s updated XR cross-country bike is lighter and more progressive
As elite cross-country courses evolve in technicality and toughness, cross-country bikes have evolved to handle them. The Lapierre XR, and its XC- marathon-ready sibling the Lapierre XRM, have been redesigned…
Lapierre and Haibike bought by KKR
Although pro rider contracts usually dominate industry news at this time of year, company ownerhip has prove a lot more newsworthy of late. Another week and another announcement of new…
Lapierre eZesty AM LTD electric mountain bike review
By adding Fazua's 250W motor and 250Wh battery, the Lapierre eZesty is a sub 42lb e-bike or a 33lb enduro bike that blurs the lines.
Lapierre Edge XM 127 review
Lapierre Edge XM 127 is the entry point into UK-specific Edge range of hardtails. Designed in collaboration with Lapierre's UK distributors Raleigh UK.
Lapierre XR 529 (2018) review
The 2018 Lapierre XR 529 is the bike Lapierre developed to meet the demands of XCO and Marathon cross country racing but it's a capable trail bike too.
Lapierre Overvolt AM700i first ride
A discreetly housed battery and bombproof build offers all-day action on Lapierre's latest e-rig, the Lapierre Overvolt AM700i electric mountain bike.
10 winter mountain bike hacks
Mud and wet can't stop you enjoying your bike over the next few months: follow our guide to prepping your bike for winter and ride happy in any weather.
Lapierre expands its Overvolt e-bike roster for 2018
It’s the new kids on the block that we’re interested in here though. The four new bikes are evenly split between Bosch and Shimano motors, and all come under Lapierre’s…
First Ride: Lapierre ProRace 729 2018
Lapierre has gone all out in producing a completely revamped ProRace for 2018. Going beyond what is expected from a modern cross country hardtail, the French company has revealed what…
Lapierre Overvolt AM800 Carbon electric bike (2017) first ride
Once at the bottom, it’s not a battle to cruise back to the top at 20kph and do it all over again!
Lapierre Zesty AM 327 (2016) first ride
The new Zesty AM’s long, low and lithe
Lapierre Overvolts – e-bikes for racing?!
Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t generate any more debate along comes Lapierre with the concept of bikes designed specifically for e-bike races. While we don’t (yet) have many ebike…
Lapierre Zesty XM 527 (2016) Review
Need to know All-new Zesty trail bike with 120mm travel Longer top tubes, wider bars and shorter stems for improved fit and control Full carbon and alloy options Four frame…