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Lapierre's new DH bike is made from aluminum, sports a single-pivot, linkage-driven suspension platform and rolls on 27.5-inch wheels. Availability is slated for October 2014.



In terms of suspension, the new platform dubbed "SupraLink Technology" by Lapierre, has been designed to provide good small-bump compliance with a strongly progressive leverage ratio towards the end of the 210mm of travel available. Lapierre says this is a direct response to the ever-rougher tracks and the more aggressive riding style of today.