Lapierre X-control 227 Mountain Bike 2015 - Full Suspension MTB
The Lapierre X-Control 227 is a solid full sus MTB for beginners looking to take on more technical riding. This short travel full susser is purpose built for XC and long distance trail riding.
You can buy the X-Control 227 MTB through a 0% interest Tredz Finance deal. So you don’t have to wait to start carving up your local trail centre.
Frame & Suspension
At the core of the X-Control is a strong and stiff alloy frame. This frame is new for 2015, with a specific geometry built around the 27.5” (650b) wheel size. A 73.5 degree seat angle is ideal for climbing whilst staying in the saddle. A 68 degree head angle is more relaxed than you find on an XC bike, but it is not too slack. You’re still able to take on technical sections with a frame that stays nimble and responsive.
In real terms the 227 is best for singletrack and long distance XC routes. It’s a great climber and ideal for smooth man made trails. When the trails gets rowdy the 227 may be a little out of its depth.
Now for the suspension. You get a RockShox XC30 fork with 120mm travel upfront. Remote lockout is a bonus and allows you to climb efficiently without the fork bobbing. As this is an air fork you can easily adjust for different rider weights.
The FPS2 100mm rear shock is a key feature of this bike. It’s a virtual pivot point as the rear wheel is linked to the frame with two linkages, and the rear wheel doesn’t move in a circular path, like a single pivot does. Instead, the rear wheel path is perpendicular to the chain line.
This is good as it means suspension acts independently from pedalling. I.e. there is no pedal kickback. You can keep pedalling in the saddle. This is very active suspension that tracks the ground well. You conserve energy, allowing you to stay in the saddle for longer. It’s also good under braking as the suspension remains active and doesn’t stiffen up.
Other frame features include a tapered head tube to give you extra steering precision and a 12mm bolt through rear axle for stiffness.
Components
It’s rare to get such a good drivetrain on a full suspension mountain bike at this price point. The 2x10 speed Shimano SLX/Deore is a performance drivetrain. It is fully capable for the type of terrain and riding this bike is built for. A wide range of gears and simple gear selection all make the 227 more fun and efficient to ride.
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes are a key component. The 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors provide powerful braking that’s consistent in all ground and weather conditions.
Mach1 Neo rims wrapped in Schwalbe Rapid Rob tyres are fast rolling and bombproof.
This is a quality full susser at an affordable price. Take on singletrack and long distance XC routes.
Weight - 13.9kg (size - small)
The Lapierre X-control 227 2015 Features are:
Frame: X-control 27.5" Alloy Supreme 6 Fps2 100mm Rear Travel
Rear Shock: Lapierre R Hydraulic Damping Technology 165x38mm
Fork: Rockshox Xc30 27.5" Solo Air 120mm Tapered + Remote
Headset: Fsa Orbit 1.5e Zs No.57sc + 8.2mm Top Cap
Stem: Lapierre Xcontrol Alloy As-dc1 7° Dia:31.8 E:75mm / 90mm (size L,xl)
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano Deore Kfdm616d6l
Rear Mech: Shimano Slx Krdm670sgs
Chainset: Shimano Afcm625ex84x 38x24
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Pressfit Ksmbb7141a
Cassette: Shimano Kcshg5010136 10-speed 11-36t
Chain: Kmc X10 1/2" X 11/128" 10-speed
Front Brake: Shimano Hydraulic Acera Brm396
Rear Brake: Shimano Hydraulic Acera Brm396
Rims: Mach1 Neo Disc 27.5" D.wall 32h
Front Hub: Formula Dc20lw 32h Black Qr9mm
Rear Hub: Formula Dht142 32h Black 12x142mm + Laqr-12-e Thru Axle
Tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob Perf 27.5x2.25 57-584 Kevlar Guard Front Schwalbe Rapid Rob Perf 27.5x2.25 57-584 Kevlar Guard Rear
Seatpost: Lapierre Xcontrol Dc1 L:350mm Dia:31.6mm
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