The Lapierre Raid 500 2012 Features are:Frame: Alloy 6061 Db
Fork: Rock Shox Xc32 Tk Q Cl120mm Dfblk Disc + Poplock
Headset: Pt-1805h 1 1/8 Black Raid
Stem: Lapierre Raid 31.8mm Sb Black
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano Kfdm591l6
Rear Mech: Shimano Slx 9 Speeds
Chainset: Shimano Alivio
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink Bbes25b18
Cassette: Shimano 9 Speed
Front Brake: Shimano Hydro M445
Rear Brake: Shimano Hydro M445
Rims: Mach 1 Subzero
Front Hub: 32h
Rear Hub: 32h
Tyres: Schwalbe Black Jack Pp 26x2.1 Front Schwalbe Black Jack Pp 26x2.1 Rear
Seatpost: Lapierre Raid 31.6x350mm Sb 2012 Black
What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.