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Mar 2024 · Mick Kirkman
The Lapierre E-Zesty was the original mid-power trail/enduro bike – a pioneering model that saw the potential of a lightweight chassis and minimal assistance. Back then, it was in a class of one. Now, four years on, and the competition is fierce. So has it still got what it takes to be one of the best lightweight e-bikes on the market? Lapierre E-Zesty AM 9.4 need to know Trail/enduro e-bike with Fazua Ride 60 (Nm) motor and 430Wh internal battery – the best combination of power and range on the market RockShox Lyrik/Super Deluxe Select+ suspension Full carbon frame, 29in wheels and 140mm rear travel with 150mm fork. Shimano XT drivetrain and Shimano brakes 19.2kg without pedals is average for the price point Intro Wind back 20 years and Lapierre was one of the brands ruling the roost in the UK. Its Zesty and Spicy were wildly popular, and the French firm had a great reputation built on racing success under riders like famously fastidious techno-nerd, and multiple World Champion, Nico Vouilloz. Nico ended up helping design its mountain bikes through some innovative concepts like Ai, the way-ahead-of-its-time electronically controlled suspension that’s a lot like RockShox’s Flight Attendant. The project presumably taught engineers a chunk about integrating electronics, and as e-bikes began surging in popularity on the continent (much earlier than the UK), Lapierre was an early and successful adopter. Being early to the game led to developing some of the lightest and most advanced e-bikes ,that eventually won almost every race under Nico once EWS-E legitimised racing the clock with a motor bolted in your bike. So why haven’t we been hearing about Lapierre in UK recently? One theory is the brand’s various UK distribution set ups reduced marketing, followed by stock levels during the Covid demand surge, until eventually fading out of the mainstream. Well, if this latest lightweight E-Zesty is anything to go by, the brand clearly hasn’t lost any appetite for innovation. Full carbon, and with looks that are as modern as any rivals, it represents the second generation of what Lapierre calls its ‘Light Assist’ e-bikes, meaning the brand has a solid head start on those currently rushing into the lightweight e-bike segment. Motor and battery We tested the first generation electric Zesty that’s already four years old now back in Spring 2021. That bike came with a unique trick up its down tube in how the Fazua Ride 50 drive unit and battery was fully removable to convert it into a sub 16kg enduro machine. Just over 19kg with sensible parts, this new E-Zesty AM 9.4 is not a multi-mode transformer any more, because the battery is not removable, but still blurs boundaries by using the latest Fazua Ride 60 motor, with a natural response that rides more like a regular rig than long travel e-bike. Advancements in Fazua’s motor and battery technology mean massively upped E-Zesty range and power, and it’s all packaged extremely cleanly into a carbon frame built around 29in wheels …Continue reading »
• Natural and quiet power delivery helps you forget you’re even on an e-bike
• Ride quality and flex characteristic closer to a regular trial bike
• Fazua Ride 60 motor is very natural with plenty of power and range and fast recharge time.
• Decent value
• Enough assistance to keep up with full-fat e-bikes if you’re reasonably fit
• Low resistance/friction even when switched off
• Lack of dropper seatpost insertion space due to seattube kink
• Ring Control bar-mounted mode selector is fragile
• Rear Shimano brake had wandering bite point and required bleeding
• Rear tyre could (should) be grippier.
• Frame mounted LED hub could display more battery increments or a percentage amount.
• Can’t remove battery for charging
• Motor failed on our test bike
Dec 2023 · Di Marco
La Lapierre E-Zesty LTD, con 140mm di escursione posteriore ed anteriore, ruote da 29 pollici, batteria da 430Wh, sistema Fazua, telaio in carbonio, freni potenti e prezzo di 8.690€ ha fermato l'ago della nostra bilancia a 18.06 Kg senza pedali in taglia L.
Dec 2023 · di Marco Toniolo
La Lapierre E-Zesty LTD, con 140mm di escursione posteriore ed anteriore, ruote da 29 pollici, batteria da 430Wh, sistema Fazua, telaio in carbonio, freni potenti e prezzo di 8.690€ ha fermato l'ago della nostra bilancia a 18.06 Kg senza pedali in taglia L.
Oct 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan
Lapierre announce Overvolt GLP3 eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX Race Motor and a 725 Wh external battery for improved handling
Oct 2023 · Julian Schwede
Lapierre’s new full-power eMTB comes with a Bosch CX Race motor and a very polarising design. We took a closer look at the new Lapierre GLP 3..
Low, balanced centre of gravity
Balanced handling, from agile to composed
Easily removable battery
Modular battery concept, compatible with both 725 and 550 Wh versions
No bottle cage or tool mount
Mechanical shifting and dropper post do not do justice to the bike’s potential or price tag
Oct 2023 · Graham Cottingham
Don’t judge a book by its cover, Lapierre Overvolt GLP3’s external battery may look dated but this is one of the best handling enduro e-MTBs out there
Confident handling
Very playful and maneuverable
Excellent weight distribution
Powerful motor and big battery
Plastic covers feel cheap and risk damage
Rattly
35mm bar/stem combo is a bit harsh
No bottle cage mounts
Q: Which Lapierre bikes are most popular?
The most popular Lapierre model families are the Overvolt, Xelius SL, and Prorace.
Q: Does Lapierre make eBikes?
Yes, Lapierre manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.