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Lapierre Xr 8.9

Build Shimano Deore XT

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbonReleased in 2027
Lapierre Xr 8.9, side view

Lapierre Xr 8.9

cross-country full suspension mountain bike, carbon frame, 29" wheels, 1×12 drivetrain, high end equipment

Key specs

Model year
2027
Frame
Carbon
Suspension
Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
Fork model
Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL
Shock
FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm, Trunnion+Remote
Wheelset
29" · DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL
Drivetrain
1×12
Groupset
Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses
Brake model
Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Deore XT BR-M8220
Seatpost
Dropper · JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm

Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Ride type

Discipline
Cross-country
Suspension
Full suspension

Frame and fork

Frame
Carbon
Seatpost diameter
31.6 mm

Suspension

Fork travel
120 mm
Rear travel
120 mm
Fork model
Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL
Shock
FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm, Trunnion+Remote

Drivetrain

Groupset brand
Shimano
Groupset
Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses
Shifting
Mechanical
Chainrings
1
Gears at the back
12
Chainring teeth
Deore XT FC-M8200, HOLLOWTECH 2
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, MICRO SPLINE
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s
Shifters
Shimano Triggershift Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, I-SPEC EV

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Deore XT BR-M8220

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size
700c / 29"
Wheelset
DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL
Rims
Carbon
Tyres
Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622
Tyre width fitted
60 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Seatpost
Dropper
Dropper travel
100 mm
Handlebar
Truvativ Flat bar Descendant Flat Carbon, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 7°
Seatpost model
JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm

Weight

Weight
Being updated
Max total weight
120 kg

Spec sheets read at: lapierrebikes.com

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

« Mountain bike very demanding, rather high equipment. »

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EasyDemanding

Built for rougher ground than most other cross-country mountain bikes.

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Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Cycling

    • Discipline: Cross-country
    • Suspension: Full suspension
    • Fork travel: 120 mm
    • Wheel size: 700c / 29"

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lapierre Xr 8.9 a hardtail or a full suspension?

Full suspension, according to the brand.

How much travel does the Lapierre Xr 8.9 fork have?

120 mm, according to the brand.

Does the Lapierre Xr 8.9 come with a dropper post?

Seatpost: Dropper, according to the brand.

Specs updated on Nov 5, 2026Some values come from third-party spec databases, cross-checked with the brand where it publishes them.Report an error