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Lapierre Prorace 1.9 vs Sunn Exact S3

Lapierre Prorace 1.9, side view

Lapierre

Prorace 1.9

Sunn Exact S3, side view

Sunn

Exact S3

Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2027
Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

Lapierre Prorace 1.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Prorace 1.9
Sunn Exact S3, side viewSunnSunn Exact S3

At a glance

  • Lapierre Prorace 1.9 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs6 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Aluminium Uni

 Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

 Hardtail, 100 mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model Suntour SF18-XCE28 DS
As printed

Fourche : Suntour SF18-XCE28 DS, 100 mm

 SR SUNTOUR XCM 32 DS, 100MM
Wheelset 29" · XLC WR-T29 Disc 23/622 °Value not published by the brand 29" · MACH 1 ER20 DISC, 19MM
Groupset Shimano CUES U4000 9 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow

 Shimano Cues
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

Brake model Tektro Hydraulic Disc brake HD-M280 °Value not published by the brand SHIMANO MT200 160/160
Seatpost Rigid · XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm, L: 400 mm

 Rigid · AL 6061 27.2X350MM °Value not published by the brand
Weight–Not given 15 kg
Drivetrain–Not given 1×9

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Lapierre Prorace 1.9

Lapierre Prorace 1.9

Sunn Exact S3

Sunn Exact S3

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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.

  • Prorace 1.9 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, entry-level equipment.
  • Exact S3 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very stable, short gearing, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Lapierre Prorace 1.9 28%Sunn Exact S3 1%4 bikes · Sunn Exact S31 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Lapierre Prorace 1.92 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Sunn Exact S37 km/h - 31 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Lapierre Prorace 1.9Sunn Exact S3other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

 Cross-country
Frame and fork
Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow

 Shimano
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Levier de vitesse : Shimano Triggershift CUES SL-U4000-9R, Rapidfire+

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

Chainrings–Not given 1
Gears at the backSame for all 9 9
Chainring teeth CUES FC-U4000-1, Dynamic Chain Engagement+
As printed

Pédalier : CUES FC-U4000-1, Dynamic Chain Engagement+

 Shimano CUES FC-U4000-1 32T
Cassette Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, HG
As printed

Cassette : Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, HG

 SHIMANO CS-LG300-9 11-46T
Rear derailleur Shimano CUES RD-U4000- 9s, Shadow °Value not published by the brand SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Triggershift CUES SL-U4000-9R, Rapidfire+ °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Tektro Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 23 mm –Not given
Tyres XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622
As printed

Pneus : XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622

 MAXXIS IKON 29X2.20
Tyre width fitted 57 mm 2.2 mm −55 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar XLC Flat bar HB-M30, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 9° °Value not published by the brand 31.8, 75MM °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given 31.8, 75MM °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand AL 6061 27.2X350MM °Value not published by the brand

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Stack and reach

580590600610620630640370380390400410420430440↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Exact S3 · M — Reach (mm) 407 · Stack (mm) 610
  • Exact S3 · M Exact S3 · M — Reach (mm) 407 · Stack (mm) 610
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 407 mm
Stack–Not given 610 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 595 mm
Seat tube–Not given 450 mm
Head tube–Not given 110 mm
Head angle–Not given 69°
Seat angle–Not given 73°
Chainstays–Not given 450 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,125 mm
Front centre–Not given 680 mm
Standover–Not given 777 mm
Trail–Not given 127 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Prorace 1.9 and Sunn Exact S3 come with?

Lapierre Prorace 1.9: Shimano CUES U4000 9 vitesses. Sunn Exact S3: Shimano Cues.

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