Eurobike 2015: New Lapierre Spicy 2016, Ghost Bikes, and Some Prototypes

LAPIERRE SPICY 2016

Eurobike 2015 just started and as predicted, there are many new things to see; prototypes, new bikes and parts. Lapierre, one of the big brands on mountain bikes world, releases their new bike which is one of their popular bike the Lapierre Spicy 2016. The Spicy 2016 model is looking different with previous version of Spicy, as Lapierre works hard to build the bike. The bike also adopt OST+ Suspension System which is used also in Lapierre Zesty 2016 that has been released previouly. This suspension system is using better pivot as Lapierre makes revision for the pivot.

Lapierre Spicy 2016 Highlights

• OST+ suspension system, revised pivot placements for an improved suspension curve

• Longer travel: 165mm rear travel and 160mm front

• Adapted geometry: slack, long and low. A longer reach and shorter seat tube. Shorter and wider cockpit, and slackened head angle. 

• Longer Reach: S+18mm, M+16mm, L+20mm, XL +18mm

• Shorter ST: S and M -10mm, L and XL -20mm

• Cockpit: 45mm stem and 780mm bars

• Oversized pivot axles: increased stiffness, better reliability and easy maintenance

• Tyre clearance improved by 10mm.

• e:i Shock Auto compatible

• Hydration: more space has been added for a larger bottle

Lapierre says that Spicy 2016 version will be available in October with the price started from 3199-6999 Euro. The new Spicy is totally different than previous model of Spicy. The new Spicy 2016 is designed by Nicolas Vuilloz. 

NEW GHOST BIKES

Ghost also releases some new models at Eurobike 2015 event; the first bike is like a big guy with the name Ghost PathRIOT. The "RIOT" name is a name that they use for their previous model, and the PathRIOT is a Riot with new updates. The PathRIOT will be available in two version, the PathRIOT 10 with € 6499 and PathRIOT 8 for € 4999. One of those models are using many high parts such as new Cane Creek Double Barel Coil with Climb Swicth combined with Fox suspension in the front. 

Ghost also releases the new bike which is called Ghost ROAMR, though this model still a concept. One of interesting new thing in the new ROAMR is the Pinion gearbox drivetrain. This bike also put a dynamo on the front hub that be connected with a USB port. This dynamo maybe makes this bike will not so good on mountain as enduro or all mountain bike. But Ghost has anticipate this by creating a seat bag for this bike. So, it means that Ghost ROAMR will be ready for backpacking adventures to the deep forest and mountain.

CANYON STITCHED 720

After this bike is seen by Canyon riders Thomas Genon, Anton Thelander, and Peter Henke, Canyon is ready for mass production for new slopestyle Stitched 720. This is a classic bike that use 26 inch wheels and aluminum frame. Despite Canyon said that the Stitched 720 is ready for production, there is still no information about the price. And additional information, Canyon will build the Stitched 720 in single size only. (pic: pinkbike.com)

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Lapierre for 2015: New Line-Up

Lapierre just launches their new bikes for the 2015, and these bikes are built for several scenes: three trail bikes, one enduro, and new downhill machine for the Lapierre DH Team. Lapierre releases those bikes in French Alps, and one of their most popular bike; Spicy and Zesty, will get new touch for the 2015. But of course, all those bikes will come with new technologies on several parts, and what are they?

These new bikes from Lapierre will come with the new development of the E:I Electric Shock Control, and this technology has been simplified from their previous version of this technology; this technology is started last year. But for the 2015, this technology will be called as E:I Auto Shock, and the differences of this version and the previous version is the new version is not use remote handlebar switch. For the development of this technology, Lapeirre have a partnership with famous brand RockShox.

Another new technology of the new Lapierre's bikes is the Supra Link Technology, and this technology is used on their new downhill bikes for the Lapierre DH Team. This technology is quite complex when applied in the frame but this is good part of their new DH bikes. The 2015 Lapierre DH bikes is using combination of the RockShox Vivid and Boxxer World Cup Fork. 

The list of the new Lapierre bikes fr 2015 is; the Zasty All Mountain family, with the 27.5 inch wheel and the Zesty 29 Trail, the Spicy AM, Lapierre X-Control - the new XC bike with 27.5 inch wheels, Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 and the last is Lapierre DH bike for Lapierre DH team.

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