Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9

The 2022 "Spicy CF 6.9" model from Lapierre offers an impressive range of features, making it ideal for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts. The frame is made from Spicy Full Carbon Ultimate with 170 mm of travel, suitable for 29-inch tyres, and is fitted with a PressFit bottom bracket, Boost standard and a thru-axle. The braking system comprises SRAM G2 R Diffusion Black four-piston brakes, which ensure reliable stopping power. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM GX Lunar Eagle, complemented by the SRAM NX Eagle MatchMaker shifter.

The front fork is a Fox 38 Float Performance with Boost standard and 170 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock is a Fox DHX Performance with a 2-position adjustment lever, available in different spring rates depending on frame size. The pedals are FPD NW-91K with a steel cage construction. The bottom bracket is a Dub Press Fit MTB 92, whilst the crankset consists of a SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle, available in different lengths depending on frame size.

The drivetrain is powered by the SRAM SX Eagle 12s, and the cassette is a SRAM PG1210 Eagle with a gear range of 11–50 teeth. The handlebars are made from Lapierre Alloy 6061DB and vary in width and rise depending on frame size. The grips are Lapierre ‘Fit’ grips, also available in different sizes. The stem is a Lapierre Full CNC Alloy, with a length varying between 35 mm and 45 mm depending on frame size.

The headset is an FSA Orbit Zero Stack. The rims are Mavic EX630 with 32 spokes, tubeless-ready, combined with Maxxis tyres: an Assegai EXO TR at the front and a Minion DHR II EXO TR at the rear. The hubs are from Lapierre, with different bearing configurations at the front and rear. The saddle is a Lapierre Crmo by Velo, mounted on a Lapierre dropper seatpost, which offers varying amounts of travel depending on the frame size.

Priced at 4599 EUR, the Spicy CF 6.9 offers high-quality components for anyone looking for a high-performance and reliable mountain bike.