Lapierre in carbon fever

Whether in the cross-country sector with the X-Control Fully or with the Zesty all-mountain fully, Lapierre relies on carbon. While the frames of the Pro Race and X-Control have been redesigned, the Zesty has been given a carbon outfit for the first time.

The X-Control first appeared in 2001. The third generation has now been introduced for 2010. The new frame of the top models X-Control Race 900 and 700 and X-Control Marathon 910 is made entirely of carbon and continues to offer 100 millimeters with the proven FPS2 rear suspension system. The new frame geometry brings with it a weight saving of 250 grams in addition to the modified exterior. The X-Control is now available in a race and marathon version, with both using the same frame. With the 100 millimeter fork, the head angle of the Race is one degree slacker than before, while the Marathon version with 120 millimeters at the front is even half a degree slacker. While the top version of the X-Control Race uses the new XX groupset from Sram, the X-Control Marathon uses Shimano XTR. Depending on your budget, you can choose between an all-carbon frame, a carbon frame triangle with an aluminum rear triangle or an all-aluminum frame.

Full carbon now also for the Zesty

While only the rear triangle was initially made of carbon in the current model year, the entire bike will be available in carbon in 2010. The two top versions Zesty 914 and 714 are equipped with the 500 gram lighter frame. In total, the Zesty 914 should weigh just 11.1 kilograms. The revised geometry now has a shorter top tube, which gives the rider even more agile handling. The Zesty is available either completely in carbon, aluminum frame triangle with carbon rear triangle or completely in aluminum. Lapierre has now added an entry-level model (Zesty 214) to the Zesty range.

Less is more with the Pro Race

Only the frame geometry of the Pro Race hardtail has remained the same, but what's inside and outside has changed. In frame height 46, the scales should show 1040 grams, which is 70 grams less than the current model year. The dropouts and cable stops are also made of carbon. The frame triangle is manufactured as a monocoque, while unidirectional carbon fibers are used on the rear triangle. The connecting web between the seat stays has also disappeared, but without losing any stiffness. The Pro Race is also equipped with the XX groupset from Sram.