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Lapierre is my name and also my work. A business started by my grandfather Gaston Lapierre in 1946,
passed down to my father and now myself. If he could see us today, I think that my grandfather would
not only be proud of the company as it is today, but astonished by all we have achieved.
Were proud of our heritage, but constantly looking forward. Lapierre has seen a lot of changes since
the early days selling bicycle parts. A rich history leading to where we are today, with cutting edge
technology taking some of the worlds best riders to victory.
Competition is in our DNA. We started sponsoring competitive mountain biking in the 1980s and now
have a team of athletes competing on the world circuit in DH, Enduro and XC racing. World Champions,
World Cup winners, all helping to develop the mountain bikes available at your local Lapierre dealer.
10 times World Champion Nicolas Vouilloz is a key member of our R&D Team, bringing his exacting
attention to detail to the full MTB range and pushing our engineers to constantly improve, he is largely
responsible for the new Spicy, Zesty AM and Zesty XM.
But winning races isnt everything, we want to win in quality terms too. With this in mind our head
office and factory in Dijon has recently undergone certification for ISO 9001:2001. This is a strong sign
of our commitment to quality, and the quality of our products. In the long term working practices will
evolve throughout the entire organisation to ensure that ever higher standards of quality and customer
care are met. This is our guarantee to you that Lapierre products will continue to be produced to the
highest standards of quality.
Theres no doubt, my grandfather would be proud of us. I am proud.
Lapierre is more than a brand, its my name.

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Gilles
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Which Zesty are you?

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Two completely new Zestys:

Zesty AM: 150mm / 27.5 wheels
Zesty XM: 120mm / 27.5 wheels

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The 2016 Zesty has undergone radical changes:

The project given to our engineers was to develop OST+ for:

Better comfort
Suspension curve reworked
Shorter stroke = less heat = more constant over longer rides
Kinematics optimised for modern 1x or 2x transmission
Same great pedaling efficiency

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ZESTY AM

A bold new bike for a fun ride

OST+ Technology further improved for MY16:
Suspension curve reworked to better absorb big shocks
Shock extender removed
In order to succeed our engineers needed a shorter shock length and therefore removed the
shock extender (but kept the same travel).
On 2016 Zestys the shock will be attached to the top tube, rather than the down tube, which
leaves more space for the bottle cage and bottle.
Attaching the shock to the top tube means we have no stress on the downtube and can
therefore save weight (50g for Alu / 500g for Carbon).

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Comfort and efficiency

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A new modern progressive geometry and ergonomy

A new-look sleek frame
Improved OST+ suspension

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The rebirth of an icon
In 2016 the Zesty AM has been given a new lease of life with a radical new geometry: a long front
centre & shorter, wider cockpit. OST+ suspension for better comfort and pedaling efficiency,
coupled with 150mm of travel front and rear, mean youll be at ease in the climbs and ripping
down the descents! A bike built for the mountains.

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New pivot point position for a better suspension curve

150mm front / rear travel
Full carbon models (carbon seatstays, chainstays & linkage) & Supreme 6 alloy models
Trail bike agility with big mountain hitting power
4 sizes
Tire clearance: +10mm
Slim chain stays and seat stays for pedaling clearance

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Carbon shield
Rubber chainstay protector (also protects rear mech cable routing)

Zesty 2015

Carbon rear mech protector

e:i Shock Auto compatible
Full range in 27.5
Titanium screws for rear shock on carbon models

New suspension curve

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OST+ suspension optimized for better comfort & pedaling efficiency

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Longer TT : +5mm
Shorter stem: 55mm
Longer Reach: S+12mm = 421, M+10mm = 444, L+14mm = 461, XL +11mm = 483
Shorter ST: S&M -10mm, L&XL -20mm . S=39, M=43, L=46, XL=50
Slacker head angle 66,5 vs 67
Wider handlebar 760mm vs 740
Zesty AM Old vs New

Fun to ride, rejuvenating the well loved Zesty spirit

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XL

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39

43

46

50

TT (mm)

585

610

630

655

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66.5

66.5

66.5

66.5

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74.5

74.5

74.5

74.5

RC (mm)

430

430

430

430

HT (mm)

110

120

130

140

BB (mm)

-10

-10

-10

-10

Reach

421

444

461

483

Stack

591

600

610

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New progressive geometry. Slack, long and low:

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AM 827

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Full Carbon OST+ frame. 27.5, 150mm travel, thru axle
Pike RC 150mm fork
RockShox Reverb stealth dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz wide bars (760mm) and short CNC stem (55mm)
Sram 1x11 drivetrain w/ carbon cranks and XX1 RD, Sram Roam 40 tubeless wheelset

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AM 527

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Full carbon OST+ frame. 27.5, 150mm travel, thru axle
Pike RC 150mm fork
Sram 1x11 drivetrain w/new GX type 2 RD
New Race Face Aeffect SL crankset and wheelset (wider rim 23mm)
KS dropper seatpost, wide bars (760mm) and short CNC stem (55mm)

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AM 427

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Brand new Supreme 6 OST+ frame. 27,5, 150mm travel, thru axle
Fox 34 Performance 150mm fork
2x10 drivetrain w/ Shimano XT Shadow + rear derailleur
New Race Face Aeffect SL cransket and wheelset (wider rim 23mm)
KS dropper seatpost, wide bars (760mm) and short CNC stem (55mm)

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AM 327

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Supreme 6 OST+ frame. 27,5, 150mm travel, thru axle
Fox 34 Performance 150mm fork
2x10 drivetrain w/ Shimano XT Shadow + rear derailleur
KS dropper seatpost, wide bars (760mm) and short CNC stem (55mm)
Mavic rims, SDG custom saddle,

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100% new frame with 27.5 wheels
A radical new Zesty!
New for the 2016 range, the Zesty XM is a sleek good looker with progressive geometry: long
front centre & shorter, wider cockpit. 130mm of travel up front, and 120mm in the rear with OST+
suspension give an unparalleled comfort and pedaling efficiency. A real do-it-all, this bike will
take you further than you imagined possible!

New pivot point position for a better suspension curve

130mm front / 120mm rear travel
Full carbon models (carbon seatstays, chainstays & linkage) & Supreme 6 alloy models
Trail all rounder, as capable going up as going down
4 sizes
Tire clearance: +10mm (compared to Zesty 2015s)
Slim chain stays and seat stays for pedalling clearance
Carbon shield
Rubber chainstay protector (also protects rear mech cable routing)
Carbon rear mech protector
e:i Shock Auto compatible
Full range in 27.5
Titanium screws for rear shock on carbon models

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OST+ suspension optimized for better comfort & pedaling efficiency

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New progressive geometry. Slack, long and low:
Agility, combined with stability in tough terrain
Long Reach: S=419, M=442, L=459, XL=481
Slack head angle 67
Wide handlebar 740mm

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Fun to ride, rejuvenating the well loved Zesty spirit

GEOMETRY
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ST (cm)

39

43

46

50

TT (mm)

585

610

630

655

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67

67

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67

SA ()

74

74

74

74

RC (mm)

430

430

430

430

HT (mm)

110

120

130

140

BB (mm)

-15

-15

-10

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Reach

419

442

459

481

Stack

578

587

596

605

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XM 827

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Full Carbon OST+ frame. 27.5, 120mm travel, thru axle
Revelation RL 130mm fork
Sram 1x11 drivetrain w/ carbon cranks and X01 RD, New XT brakes, Sram Roam 30 tubeless wheelset
RockShox Reverb stealth dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz bars (740mm)

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XM 527

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Full Carbon OST+ frame. 27.5, 120mm travel, thru axle
Revelation RL 130mm fork
New Shimano XT 2x11 drivetrain, New XT brakes, New Race Face Aeffect wheelset
KS dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz bars (740mm)

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XM 427

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Supreme 6 OST+ frame. 27.5, 120mm travel, thru axle
Fox 32 Performance 130mm fork
Shimano XT Shadow + 2x10 RD , New Race Face Aeffect SL cranks and wheelset
KS dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz bars (740mm)

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XM 327

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Supreme 6 OST+ frame. 27.5, 120mm travel, thru axle
Fox 32 Performance 130mm fork
Shimano XT Shadow + 2x10 rear derailleur, Mavic rims, SDG custom saddle,
KS dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz bars (740mm)

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XM 327 W

HIGHLIGHTS
Brand new Supreme 6 OST+ frame. 27.5, 120mm travel, thru axle
Fox 32 Performance 130mm fork
Shimano XT Shadow + 2x10 rear derailleur, Mavic rims, SDG custom saddle,
KS dropper seatpost, Nico Vouilloz bars (740mm)

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Contact:
Sara Burdon
s.burdon@lapierrebikes.com
0033 (0) 689943955

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