Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate 27.5" Mountain Bike 2018 - Trail Full Suspension MTB

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Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate 27.5" Mountain Bike 2018 - Trail Full Suspension MTB

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The Ultimate trail bike performance. The Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate is a full suspension mountain bike that delivers a confident, efficient ride and is ideal for trail centre loops and capable enough for more challenging enduro trails.

Key Features:

Zesty Carbon frame with 150mm OST+ suspension
RockShox Revelation RC Boost fork for 150mm of plush suspension travel
RockShox Deluxe RT Metric air shock
27.5” wheels with spacing for 27.5+ tyres for added versatility
SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain with a massive 500% gear range
Sizes: 39cm, 43cm, 46cm, 50cm
Colour: Black/Turquoise/Red
The Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate is available with 0% APR finance

The very essence of a mountain bike is to perform all functions. A 150-mm clearance for absolute versatility, our Zesty adapts to all conditions regardless of the slope direction to facilitate your task on the most demanding of surfaces. Whether in trail mode or as a light endurance bike, the Zesty is efficient, fast and easy to handle for a one-of-a-kind experience that’s all about mountain riding!

The Zesty AM 527 ULTIMATE has been completely overhauled and now accommodates the standard Boost, a metric shock absorber and wheels 27.5 inches and larger. Skilfully combining the lighter weight of the carbon and the efficiency of the OST+ suspensions, the ZESTY AM 527 ULTIMATE is an industry reference in terms of versatility. As for the bike’s component parts, they have all been designed with a singular purpose: comfort and precision.

RockShox Revelation RC fork mount, Deluxe RT shock absorber, and SRAM GX Eagle transmission. The wide gear ratio of the 10-50 cassette removes all navigation restrictions without any derailment risk. Mounted with MAXXIS HIGH ROLLER II 27.5x2.30 tires, the LAPIERRE AM 27.5-inch wheels with the Boost format contribute the requisite stiffness and stability, even on the most demanding courses.

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In the box with every Tredz bike is:

Free Tredz 9 key trail tool
Free Tredz pedal spanner
Free basic pedals
Tredz drawstring kit bag
16 point quality control check sheet
Basic bike setup instructions
Free Cycle Plan insurance voucher (8 weeks)

Specification

Frame:	Zesty 27.5" Carbon OST+ 150mm Travel, Pressfit, Boost, Metric, Thru Axle 12x148
Fork:	Rockshox Revelation 35 RC 27.5+ Boost 15x110 Solo Air 150mm Travel
Rear Shock:	Rockshox Deluxe RT 210x50 Debonair 2tokens mm Tune
Headset:	FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS No.57ecf
Stem:	Lapierre CNC 6: 31.8mm L: 55mm
Bars:	Lapierre 6061DB W: 760mm R: 20mm: 31.8mm
Front Brake:	Sram Guide R
Rear Brake:	Sram Guide R
Brake Lever:	Sram Guide R
Rear Mech:	Sram Gx Eagle
Shifters:	Sram Gx Eagle
Speed:	12
Rims:	Lapierre AM 27.5 30c
Front Hub:	15x110 Straight Pull Torque Caps
Rear Hub:	12x148 Xd Driver Straight Pull
Front Tyre:	Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.30, 60tpi, Folding, Exo Protection, Tubeless Ready
Rear Tyre:	Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.30, 60tpi, Folding, Exo Protection, Tubeless Ready
Seat Post:	Lapierre Dropper 150mm Travel: 31.6mm
Chainset:	Sram Descendant Carbon 32t 175mm
Bottom Bracket:	Sram Press Fit MTB (89/91.5)
Chain:	Sram GX Eagle 120l W/power Lock
Cassette:	Sram XG 1275 12s 10-50t
Pedals:	FP917

Occasionally without notice, manufacturers sometimes change product specifications.

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Love it, love it, LOVE IT

by Anonymous user on 18/02/2018

So i have had this a few weeks now and have to say this has been one of the easiest bikes to transition to. For years now i have had lapierre hardtails and as good as they are they always had that one thing missing from....rear suspension! This has been such a easy bike to get used to from the start, its fun, agile with the ability to throw around yet comfy enough to go the distance. By far the best bike i have ridden in a while!

So i have had this a few weeks now and have to say this has been one of the easiest bikes to transition to. For years now i have had lapierre hardtails and as good as they are they always had that one thing missing from....rear suspension! This has been such a easy bike to get used to from the start, its fun, agile with the ability to throw around yet comfy enough to go the distance. By far the best bike i have ridden in a while!
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4.5 out of 5

Build Quality: 5/5

Performance: 5/5

Value For Money: 3.5/5

Is a full-suspension mountain bike right for me?

If you’re new to the world of cycling, we highly recommend taking a look at our bike buying guide overview or our mountain bike buying guide to help you decide what type of bike is right for your needs.

When you’re choosing a full suspension mountain bike, there are a few things to look out for which can help you to work out the quality and performance you can expect from a particular model.

Suspension travel & usage

Depending on the type of mountain bike riding you’ll be doing, you may want to have longer or shorter suspension travel on your bike:

Travel	Usage	Pros	Cons
Up to 120mm	XC	Lightweight & efficient pedalling for long-distance rides	Short travel is less capable on rough & demanding trails with large jumps & drops
120 – 150mm	Trail	Lightweight, balance of climb-friendly efficiency & rough-descent capability	More weight than a shorter travel bike & less efficient climbing. Less capable on descents than a longer travel bike
150-180mm	Enduro	Capable of covering difficult & technical downhill sections. Wide enough gear range for climbing	Heavier & significantly less efficient at climbing compared to shorter travel bikes
180mm +	Downhill	Designed for highly technical & high-speed descents, with big drops and large jumps	Heavy, and inefficient at climbing. Limited gear range means most climbs will require pushing the bike

Frame material

Full-suspension MTB frames are mostly made from either aluminium or carbon fibre, with each material having its own benefits & drawbacks.

Aluminium is lightweight, stiff, strong, and easy to manufacture. Manufacturers often develop their own aluminium alloys, such as ALUXX by Giant. Aluminium is found on a wide range of bikes, from entry-level & enthusiast bikes, right the way up to top-spec racing bikes.

Carbon fibre is lighter, stiffer, stronger, and more expensive than aluminium. The most affordable carbon bikes typically use medium strength carbon fibres, while the most expensive bikes use stronger ‘high modulus’ carbon. Carbon fibre frames are found on enthusiast-level bikes, right up to high-performance bikes designed for racing.

Groupset & drivetrain

A bike’s groupset, or drivetrain, is where the biggest difference in component quality is seen.
A complete groupset comprises of the following parts:

Chainset (aka Crankset)
Bottom bracket
Brakes
Brake levers
Shifters
Front & rear derailleur
Chain
Cassette

Mountain bike groupset components are typically supplied by either Shimano or SRAM, with additional manufacturers like Formula, Hope, Magura, Tektro and TRP supplying brake systems. Shimano & SRAM both produce a range of groupsets to suit different budgets. The hierarchy table here compares the different Shimano & SRAM groupsets to determine which bikes offer the best performance.

Wheel size

You’ve probably noticed that a lot of mountain bikes come in a choice of wheel size, mainly a 27.5 inch wheel (also known as a 650B wheel) or a 29inch wheel (known as a 29er). Although there are still bikes which use 26 inch wheels, these are gradually being phased out on all but the smallest bikes. The difference between these wheel sizes can have a dramatic effect on the way a bike feels and handles out on the trail.

27.5inch wheels are smaller and lighter than 29er wheels, which makes them more agile and gives the bike a more responsive & playful nature. On the other hand, the smaller wheel size rolls less efficiently than the larger size, making the bike more prone to losing speed over rough ground and making it a little slower when climbing.

29er wheels have a bigger rolling radius which makes them naturally smoother over rough ground. For this reason, a 29er mountain bike often requires less suspension travel than smaller wheeled alternatives. The downsides are an increase in weight, and the larger diameter wheels generate stronger gyroscopic forces, making the bike more stable, but less agile and responsive whilst manoeuvring.

26 inch wheels were once the go-to wheel size on adult mountain bikes. However, they are now typically only found on the smallest frame sizes, and on junior bikes. 26 inch wheels are lightweight and give the bike very agile handling. The downsides to 26 inch wheels are their poor rolling resistance on rough ground, and the reduced contact patch due to the smaller wheel circumference.

Suspension components

Mountain bike suspension components (i.e. the fork or rear shock absorber) are also a way to identify the quality of a bike. While Fox and RockShox are the most common manufacturers, there are a number of brands producing suspension components for mountain bikes.

Entry level full suspension mountain bikes (up to approximately £1300) may come supplied with a fork & rear shock supplied by SR Suntour, X-Fusion or RockShox. These components will allow a limited amount of adjustment, including:

Coil spring preload / air spring pressure adjustment
Lockout switch
Rebound damping adjustment on models towards the top of the price range.

Mid-range & enthusiast bikes (up to approximately £3500) use components from brands including Fox, RockShox and Manitou. At this level, suspension components have features like:

Preload adjustment / air spring pressure adjustment
Rebound damping adjustment
Lockout switch
Multi-position ‘mode’ switch
Components towards the top end of the enthusiast price range may also feature compression damping adjustment as well.

Top of the range & competition spec bikes (over £3500) also use components from Fox, RockShox & Manitou, with a few select models using parts from Ohlins. At this price, suspension components have features including:

Coil spring preload adjustment / air spring pressure adjustment
High & low speed rebound damping adjustment
High & low speed compression damping adjustment
Lockout switch
Multi-position 'mode' switch
Advanced low-friction coatings (e.g. Fox’s golden-coloured Kashima coating)

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- Free ‘basic’ pedals
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- Free Tredz 9-key trail tool
- Free Tredz drawstring bag
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4’8” / 143cm	XXS
4’9” / 145cm	XXS
4’10” / 148cm		XS
4’11” / 150cm		XS
5’0” / 152cm		XS
5’1” / 155cm		XS	S
5’2” / 158cm			S
5’3” / 160cm			S
5’4” / 163cm			S
5’5” / 165cm			S	M
5’6” / 168cm				M
5’7” / 170cm				M
5’8” / 173cm				M
5’9” / 175cm				M	L
5’10” / 178cm				M	L
5’11” / 180cm					L
6’0” / 183cm					L	XL
6’1” / 185cm					L	XL
6’2” / 188cm						XL
6’3” / 191cm						XL	XXL
6’4” / 193cm							XXL
6’5” / 196cm							XXL
6’6” / 198cm							XXL

Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate 27.5" Mountain Bike 2018 - Trail Full Suspension MTB

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