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Lapierre Xr 7.9 vs Lapierre Xr 8.9

Lapierre Xr 7.9, side view

Lapierre

Xr 7.9

Lapierre Xr 8.9, side view

Lapierre

Xr 8.9

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Two builds of the Lapierre Xr line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

Lapierre Xr 7.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Xr 7.9
Lapierre Xr 8.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Xr 8.9

At a glance

  • Lapierre Xr 7.9 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses, against Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses.
Key specs5 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

SuspensionSame for all Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

 Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

Fork model Rockshox SID Select+ 3P, Charger, Remote, Debonair+ Higher range
As printed

Fourche : Rockshox SID Select+ 3P, Charger, Remote, Debonair+, 120 mm

 Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL
As printed

Fourche : Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL, 120 mm+Remote

Shock Rockshox SID Luxe Select+ 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion Higher range
As printed

Amortisseur : Rockshox SID Luxe Select+ 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion

 FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm, Trunnion+Remote
As printed

Amortisseur : FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm,Trunnion+Remote

Wheelset 29" · DT Swiss XR 1700 Spline, 28 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL
As printed

Roues : DT Swiss XR 1700 Spline, 28 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL

 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL
As printed

Roues : DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL

DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses Higher range
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s

Brake model SRAM Hydraulic Disc brake DB Motive V2 Bronze °Value not published by the brand Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Deore XT BR-M8220 °Value not published by the brand
SeatpostSame for all Dropper · JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm, L: 390 mm, Travel: 100 mm 390 mm

 Dropper · JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm, L: 390 mm, Travel: 100 mm 390 mm

Prices

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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.

  • Xr 7.9 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather high equipment.
  • Xr 8.9 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather high equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
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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

CONÇU POUR LES COURSES XC, LES MARATHONS ET LES TRAILS RAPIDES / course XCO

 Cross-country
As printed

CONÇU POUR LES COURSES XC, LES MARATHONS ET LES TRAILS RAPIDES / course XCO

Frame and fork
Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Rear travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s

Shifting Electronic, wireless
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s Shimano Triggershift Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, I-SPEC EV

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth FC GX Eagle T-Type DUB, Crankset, DM Higher range
As printed

Pédalier : FC GX Eagle T-Type DUB, Crankset, DM

 Deore XT FC-M8200, HOLLOWTECH 2
As printed

Pédalier : Deore XT FC-M8200, HOLLOWTECH 2

Cassette Sram XS 1275 Eagle, T-Type, XD
As printed

Cassette : Sram XS 1275 Eagle, T-Type, XD

 Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, MICRO SPLINE
As printed

Cassette : Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, MICRO SPLINE

Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Triggershift AXS Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand Shimano Triggershift Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, I-SPEC EV °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 30 mm –Not given
TyresSame for all Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622

 Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622

Tyre width fittedSame for all 60 mm 60 mm
Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
Dropper travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Handlebar XLC Flat bar HB-M30, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 9° °Value not published by the brand Truvativ Flat bar Descendant Flat Carbon, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 7° °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weightSame for all 120 kg 120 kg

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Xr 7.9 and Lapierre Xr 8.9 come with?

Lapierre Xr 7.9: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses. Lapierre Xr 8.9: Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses.

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