NOT ALL ABOUT THE ROAD

Lapierre is not just synonymous with world-leading road bikes. Since the mid-1980s, the French brand has led the way in mountain biking, too, winning titles galore at every level. That success includes partnering with the off-road legend Nicolas Vouilloz, who won an incredible 10 senior and junior world titles between 1992 and 2002.

While racing, Vouilloz worked closely with Lapierre’s acclaimed research-and-development team to create a range of cutting-edge downhill bikes. Vouilloz continues to race to this day and now heads up Lapierre’s EWS-E team aboard the Lapierre Overvolt GLP II, which Vouilloz designed with e-enduro racing in mind.

Lapierre’s association with innovative electric products is also long and illustrious, and includes 2012’s groundbreaking e:i shock system – an electronic suspension system that adjusts the level of dampening based on real-time feedback from the trail.

In 2021, Lapierre continues to light up the world of enduro and e-enduro thanks to young starlets like Isabeau Courdurier and Adrian Dailly. With many roadies heading off-road during the winter months, Lapierre’s a proven world-beater at all levels, and in all environments.