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XR 729
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 25.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Lapierre XR series offers a mix of efficiency and comfort, tailored for cross-country and marathon racing. Its suspension design, particularly the OST+ system, provides excellent traction and a plush ride, though some models suffer from flex and tuning challenges with specific forks. The geometry leans towards stability and comfort, making it suitable for longer distances, but this can come at the expense of agility and weight.
Super-efficient drivetrain
Lightweight frame
Great traction without obvious bob
Progressive frame geometry
Superb suspension with good sensitivity and support
Upside-down RS-1 fork hard to tune and undermines control and confidence
Flexy frame along its length
Weight is a touch on the higher side for the price
Back end may feel a bit soft for power transfer
Blisteringly rapid race/distance weapon, but the fork seriously undermines control and confidence.
BikeRadarThe XR descends sure-footedly and resists being bounced off line better than its featherweight rivals.
MBRLapierre's XR729 is a really well-balanced cross country and marathon machine that's impressively adept when it comes to descending
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May 2018 · James Bracey
The 2018 Lapierre XR 529 is the bike Lapierre developed to meet the demands of XCO and Marathon cross country racing but it's a capable trail bike too.
OST+ suspension design ekes out every last mm of travel.
Geometry is less traditional XC race than many similar bikes.
Uninspiring wheels.
SRAM Level brakes feel agricultural.
Weight.
Apr 2018
Lapierre's XR729 is a really well-balanced cross country and marathon machine that's impressively adept when it comes to descending, though full-on race heads might be put off by a weight that's a touch on the higher side when you consider the price tag. Buyer's guide to mountain bikes: get the best MTB for you and your budget When should you replace your bicycle helmet? We asked the experts...
Dec 2017 · Guy Kesteven
The XR gets a totally new frame for this year, with a humped top tube, S-curved down tube and a bend in the seat tube for improved rear-wheel clearance. . .
Jul 2016 · Cory Benson
To round out its 70th year of building bikes in France, Lapierre has rolled out several all new bikes for both road and trail riding in 2017. Their two new flagship mountain bikes, both carbon full suspension designs based on the same Lapierre OST+ virtual pivot suspension tech, exist about as far apart on the mountain biking …
| Frame | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID RL Solo Air, OneLoc, 110mm boost spacing Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RL Debonair, remote adjustment, 190mm x 40mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM MTB 89/91.5, pressfit |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No.57SC, 1.5Z, zero-stack |
| Stem | Lapierre ST148A 7050 alloy, S/M - 60mm length, L/XL - 70mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next Carbon, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Fizik Tundra M5 |
| Seatpost | Lapierre ST66-TC Carbon, 400mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle Type 2.1 Carbon, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, 175mm length, S - 170mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL |
| Rims | Mavic Crossmax Elite Wheelset |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Mavic Crossmax Elite Wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Crossmax Elite Wheelset |
| Tires | Maxxis Ardent 2.25" / Maxxis Ikon 2.2" folding bead, 60tpi, tubeless ready |
First added April 14
Last updated April 14
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