Lapierre Spicy build complete...

SGTMASON

Bought the frame a couple of months ago before i went on back home to Oz on holiday and have now finally got round to building it up...
Managed to get some original 'touch-up' paint and sorted out the chips/scratches. Then finished with a final paint T-cutting and helitape covering session.
Didn't have any press fitting tools, so the Hope head set and Truvativ BB were gently fitted with a wood block and mallet!
Went in fine...
Used the Hope AM4/ZTR Flow wheel-set, Hope stem and RockShox Reverb post from my old Marin hardtail and then added all the rest of the parts I had stock piled during my Scott Ransom build, like the Crankset, Saddle, Jag-wiring, pedals, stem spacers etc etc....
I had alot of the parts stashed away so the build has only cost me around £1100 with the used frame, new fork, new brakes and new shifters etc...

Full List of Specs...

2010 Lapierre Spicy 216
Frame: Alloy SL Hydroformed / OST 160mm
Rear Shock: Fox Float R 216x63 XV for Lapierre
Fork: RockShox Domain 318 160mm with 20mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle (Picked it up NOS for £180!!!)
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0
Shifters: SRAM X0 Trigger
Chainset: Truvativ Noir Carbon Triple Crank Set converted to a double chain ring
Chainrings: 36/22 Tooth Chainrings
Bash Guard: Blackspire Dewlie Double C4 Black/Green combo
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ GXP press fit
Cassette: SRAM PG 980 11-34 Tooth range/Black alloy spider
Chain: SRAM PC 991
Pedals: Silver DMR V8 Flats in Acid Green/Black
Front Brake: Hope Tech M4 "Special Edition" Black/Green 203mm Rotor
Rear Brake: Hope Tech M4 "Special Edition" Black/Green 183mm Rotor
Handlebars: Nukeproof Warhead 760mm with 20mm Rise
Stem: Hope FR 70mm/0mm Deg
Headset: Hope Semi Integrated 1.1/8"
Grips: Token Black/Green lock-on
Rims: Stans ZTR Flow
Front Hub: Hope Pro3 SP-AM4 20mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle
Rear Hub: Hope Hoops Pro3 SP-AM4 QR Axle
Spokes: DT Swiss competition double butted spokes with Brass Nipples
Front Tyre: Continental Rubber Queen 26 x 2.2 Folding/Black Chilli/UST (Tubeless Fitted)
Rear Tyre: Continental Rubber Queen 26 x 2.2 Folding/Black Chilli/UST (Tubeless Fitted)
Saddle: Fizik Gobi XM K:Ium
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb 125mm Dropper 30.9/380mm with 31.6 shim
Weight: 30lbs approx














I've always loved that colour version of the 2010 Spicy and longed for one for ages...
And it's come up real nice after all the 'touch-up' painting and t-cutting and now i'm desperate for this crappy weather to lay off so i can test it out...

chez_m356

very nice, looks well sorted, of course you do know your now officially a "Tart"

SGTMASON

Aye! But I don't mind as I'm quite fond of "french tarts!"...

SGTMASON

Managed to get out for a day time ride thanks to some clear Aberdeen weather! YAY!







I was very happy with how it performed!
It rolled quick, climbed well and gobbled up the steeper stuff!
Better learn to ride better, me thinks...

pesky_jones

Sweet bike! i love the colour and the frame design is prime! good choice!

SGTMASON

Thanks buddy!
I appreciate the comment!
Ps: My next bike will be an Orange

pesky_jones

ha I really think it looks the t!ts, personally i find a lot of fs bikes look a little soft... this however looks mean as!

The Rookie

French bike - check
Green bike - check

Nicknamed Kermit? It is now!

Looks really nice, but from that to an Orange??????????

pesky_jones

The Beginner wrote:

French bike - check
Green bike - check

Nicknamed Kermit? It is now!

Looks really nice, but from that to an Orange??????????

May have to agree... I love the look of orange frames but this is in a league of its own i think. But then again i havnt't ridden it (probally rides as good as it looks though!).

edoc

Looks sweet ! Excellent colour combo there , i'd finish it off with some black hope floaters ...

Tintin rize

Very nice

SGTMASON

Actually my spare Mavic wheel set with 'Swamp Thing' tyres have Hope black 6 bolt floating rotors...
But the ZTR's on it at the moment are Hope 4 bolt rotors though...
Will try and get a pic of the winter set up soon!

On the Orange?...
Can't help myself, i've got a thing for the Orange bikes, particularly an Alpine 160...
I don't care what other people think are currently in or out of trend at any given time...
I just like capable mountain bikes of all types and really love mountain biking! 8)

Thanks for your comments guys!
I'm really enjoying the bike so far and looking forward to an epic ride this coming sunday...

pesky_jones

^^^ Well said squire

james devlin

Dude, nice ride...., check out CRC for some cable clips, they stick to your frame and come with little cable ties, great alternative to big cable ties on your dropper cable. they about £6 for three......