Lapierre have been busy developing their mountain bikes for 2009 which include a brand new downhill bike - the DH-920 which has been created in collaboration with Nicolas Vouilloz (ten times World downhill Champion and sixteen times World Cup winner) and the Lapierre downhill team. The DH-920 downhill bike has been developed over two years by downhill maestro Nicolas Vouilloz, and the riders from Team Lapierre powered by Saab-Solomon. It’s a lighter (17.2kg), more robust offering than its predecessor and with new compact geometry, lower bottom bracket and componentry from the likes of Fox and Shimano, it’s set to open a few eyes on a downhill course near us soon. We have had alot of interest in this bike already and 2 people have already confirmed with us their intentions to get one - lucky them!!!!
Spicy 916
The top end Spicy (916) and Zesty (914) models have both shed weight through the addition of carbon rear ends. They’ve also both got carbon seatstays and chainstays, thus bringing their overall weight down even further. The Spicy 916 weighs in at 12.2kg and the Zesty 914 hits the scales at a mere 11.1kg.
Spicy 916
- Alloy SL front triangle, carbone seatstay and chainstay (-300g), OST suspension platform (160mm travel)
- Shimano integrated bottom bracket (-50g)
- FOX RP2 XV 216 rear shock
- 2009 FOX 36 Talas RC2 fork
- Shimano XTR Shadow rear derailleur and crankset
- Formula R1 brakes (180/180)
- Mavic Crossmax SX wheels with 20mm through-axle
- Continental Mountain King UST 2.4 tyres
- Easton Monkeylite XC High handlebars
- Fizik Gobi titanium saddle
- Weight: 12.2 kg
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