The Spicy has quickly become the bike of choice for enduro riders participating in races such as the Megavalanche or other extreme mountain bike races. Whether youre tearing down a singletrack or climbing to get to the next special, the incredible weight (12.5kg for the Spicy 916 with a carbon swing arm) and the precise efficiency of the OST suspension platform will allow you to go fast and have fun.

With a shorter stem for better handling and the new Fox RP2 Boost Valve rear shock, youll appreciate the feisty character in all situations.

Key features

• Alloy SL hydroformed frame
  
• Fox 36 TALAS R suspension fork, Fox Float RP2 rear shock
  
• 27 speed, Shimano XT rear mech, SLX shifters
  
• Formula RX1 disc brakes
  
• Thomson Elite seatpost

The Lapierre Spicy 516 2010 Features are:

Frame: Alloy SL Hydroformed / OST 160mm Fox Float RP2 216x63 XV2 Boost Valve

Fork: Fox 36 TALAS R Open Bath 160mm

Gears: 27 Shimano SLX Shimano XT

Shifters: Shimano SLX

Wheels: Shimano XT M776 UST Shimano XT M776 UST 15mm Through-Axle Shimano XT M776 UST

Brakes: Formula RX1 Formula RX1 180 Formula RX1 180



Extra Features: Thomson Elite 31.6X367mm Black Continental Rubber Queen UST 26x2.20 FrontFizik Gobi XM Mg saddle

What is a Full Suspension Bike?
Theyre designed for a variety of off-road uses: cross-country, trail riding, free riding, downhill riding and north shore riding. They improve comfort, control and efficiency by keeping the wheels in contact with the trail more. This translates to a smoother, faster ride. Suspension travel can range widely with shorter travel more suited to cross-country and the longer travel for DH and Free ride. They can be referred to as FS, full suspension or dual suspension.