Lapierre and its UK distributor Raleigh have just launched a new range of keenly priced hardtails, which takes direct aim at the dominance of the likes of Calibre, Boardman and Pinnacle — behemoths of the direct-sales model that have dominated this price point for years now.
The all-new Edge XM and AM ranges have been designed as a direct collaboration between Lapierre and Raleigh, and are intended solely for the UK market.
On paper, at least, the bikes look properly sorted, with competitive pricing, progressive geometry and good specs across the board.
What’s particularly interesting is that the bikes will be sold via independent bike shops.
Being able to walk into a bricks-and-mortar shop and walk out with a bike still holds real value for many consumers and, should the bikes perform well, has the potential to really shake up buying habits and eat away at the dominance of the big direct-sale players.
Lapierre Edge XM and AM range overview and spec highlights
The cheapest bikes in the new ranges are the XM models. There are four 100mm travel XM hardtails available, starting with the Edge XM 827 at £399, which is mechanical disc and Shimano Tourney-equipped .
The AM range is a 120mm platform, and its Deore-equipped Edge AM 527 is priced at £649, while the top of the range, plus-tyre equipped 827+ rises to £1,099.
The geometry on the AM looks sorted, with a slack-ish 66.5-degree head angle, which is paired with 435mm chainstays and a generous front centre across all sizes.
All bikes run from sizes S through XL.
The Edge XM 627 is the model that caught our eye, though.
For £749 you get an SLX-based drivetrain, a dropper post and a basic, but perfectly serviceable, SR Suntour fork — exactly the sort of package that’s ripe for upgrade, but still great fun out of the box.
If you’re based beyond the borders of the UK and like the look of these bikes you’re out of luck for the time being, unfortunately. However, there are rumblings about the possibility of the bikes being available in Lapierre’s other territories at some point, depending on market demand.
Lapierre Edge XM 127 — £399
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Aluminium suspension
- Headset: 1–1/8in semi-integrated threadless
- Shifters: Shimano EF-50 Easyfire, 21-speed
- Rear derailleur: Shimano TY-30D Tourney
- Front derailleur: Shimano TY-50 Tourney
- Brakes: Tektro M-280 Mechanical Disc Brake
- Crankset: Shimano TY-301 24x34x42t
- Cassette: Shimano 14-34t
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 50mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP Twin Bolt Aluminium
Lapierre Edge XM 227 — £449
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Suntour XCT-HLO suspension
- Headset: 1–1/8in semi-integrated threadless
- Shifters: Shimano EF-50 Easyfire, 24-speed
- Rear derailleur: Shimano TX-800 SGS
- Front derailleur: Shimano TY-50 Tourney
- Brakes: Tektro M-280 mechanical disc brake
- Crankset: Shimano TY-301 24x34x42t
- Cassette: Shimano TY-50 Tourney
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 50mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP Twin Bolt Aluminium
Lapierre Edge XM 327 — £499
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Suntour XCT-HLO suspension
- Headset: 1–1/8in semi-integrated threadless
- Shifters: Shimano Altus EF-505 24-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Front derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: Shimano TX-801 42/32/22t
- Cassette: Sunrace 12-32t Cassette
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 50mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP Twin Bolt Aluminium
Lapierre Edge XM 427 — £579
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Suntour XCT-HLO suspension
- Headset: 1–1/8in semi-integrated threadless
- Shifters: Shimano ACERA 2x9-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano ALIVIO Shadow
- Front derailleur: Shimano ACERA
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: Shimano ALTUS 36/22t
- Cassette: Shimano 11-36t Cassette
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 50mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP Twin Bolt Aluminium
Lapierre Edge AM 527 — £649
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Suntour XCT-MLO 120mm suspension
- Headset: 1.5–1-1/8in tapered
- Shifters: Shimano DEORE 10-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore Shadow Plus
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: LP 1x10 narrow wide 32t
- Cassette: Sunrace 11-42t
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 35mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP Twin Bolt Aluminium
Lapierre Edge XM 627 — £749
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: Suntour XCT-MLO 120mm suspension
- Headset: 1.5 –1-1/8in tapered
- Shifters: Shimano SLX 11-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow Plus
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: LP 1x10 narrow wide 32t
- Cassette: Sunrace 11-42t
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 35mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP remote stealth dropper
Lapierre Edge XM 727 — £899
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: RockShox Recon RL Soloair 120mm forks
- Headset: 1.5–1-1/8in tapered
- Shifters: Shimano SLX 11-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow Plus
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: LP 2 piece 1x10 narrow wide 32t
- Cassette: Sunrace 11-42t
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP aluminium QR hubs 32H, aluminium double wall rims, 14G black spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 35mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP remote stealth dropper
Lapierre Edge XM 827+ — £1,099
- Frame: Alloy Supreme 4 hydroformed tubing, integrated headset, internal dropper routing
- Fork: RockShox Recon RL Soloair 120mm Boost forks
- Headset: 1.5–1-1/8in tapered
- Shifters: Shimano SLX 11-speed Rapid Fire
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow Plus
- Brakes: Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes
- Crankset: LP 2 piece 1x10 narrow wide 32t Boost
- Cassette: Sunrace 11-42t
- Pedals: Resin Composite Platform with moulded pins
- Wheels: LP Aluminium Sealed Boost 110/148 Hubs 32h, 27+ WTB ST i40 32h Rimsm 14G Black Spokes
- Tyres: WTB Trail Boss 2.25in
- Stem: LP 35mm Forged Aluminium
- Handlebars: LP riser alloy, 6061, 12mm rise 9-degree back sweep, 5-degree up sweep, 740mm wide
- Grips: Lock on
- Saddle: LP MTB
- Seatpost: LP remote stealth dropper
Lapierre Edge XM geometry
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