Lapierre Pro Race 100

Like many «purists», Lapierre has always had a fondness for hardtails and their undeniable qualities : lightweight, stiffness and performance, but also simplicity and sleek designs. Created in close collaboration with our XC riders, our Pro Race is now available in 26’’ and 29’’ as part of a racy and stylish hardtail range which optimizes lateral stiffness and vertical flex.

A sensation in 2012, with a series of World Cup victories, the 29” Hardtail by Lapierre brings more to riders: more speed, more comfort, more stability. The Pro Race 29”, while having the same qualities as a classic Pro Race frame, gives you the maneuverability, momentum and confidence needed on long distance, faster xc terrain. Pro Race 29” has gained some “big wheel” improvements for 2013: 12x142 thru-axle, wider chain stays and bent seat tube to allow 2.2 tyres, stiffer carbon frame.

The bike is a viable alternative to hardtails yet remains a dynamic racing weapon! Superbly efficient while climbing, thanks to its light weight and excellent traction, the XR is equally good in descents, due to the rear shock / 29’’ wheel combination coupled with a low position that gives the rider confidence. As required by our engineers, the rider position is similar to that of the 26”, due to a low bottom bracket and negative rise stem.

With an ultra-low standover height and geometr y designed for women, the Trail SL lets smaller riders experience the advantages of bigger wheels, without the compromises. For the female trail rider who wants the confidence and speed that comes from a 29’er that actually fits.

With the launch of X-Flow in 2012, Lapierre made the news by adapting its new Pendbox technology to endurance MTB. X-Flow likely offers the most efficient anti-pedal kickback system to date : 100% performance, 100% comfort, 100% maneuverability. This is a no compromise MTB. In 2013, the X-Flow geometry has been tweaked to provide more versatility, efficiency, and riding enjoyment thanks to a longer cockpit, a 130 mm fork, 12x142 thru- axle, and better rider positioning.