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2018 Lapierre

X-Control 227

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
X-Control 227
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

X-Control 227

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Lapierre Air, rebound adjustment

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SMBB7141A, pressfit

Headset

FSA Orbit No.57SC, 1.5Z, zero-stack

Stem

Lapierre ST92A, 31.8mm diameter, S - 60mm, M/L - 75mm, XL - 80mm length options

Handlebar

Lapierre MTB479A, 740mm width, 15mm rise

Saddle

Lapierre by Velo

Seatpost

JD YSP12L Dropper, 125mm travel

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Aeffect, 175mm length, S - 170mm length

Shifters

SRAM NX

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano BRM365

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BRM365

Wheels
Rims

Mach1 ER20

Spokes

32 count front and rear

Front Hub

Formula DC51 front, DHT142 rear

Rear Hub

Formula DC51 front, DHT142 rear

Tires

Michelin Wild Grip'R 2.25", tubeless ready

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