When Lapierre gave ten-time Downhill World Champion Nicolas Vouilloz free reign to design an e-bike about four years ago, the result was a chassis that prioritized having a low center of gravity for better handling. For 2020, Lapierre and Nico have updated the Overvolt GLP (Gravity Logic Project) – enter the GLP 2.
With the arrival of Bosch’s Gen 4 engine, they were able to take it another step further, shedding plenty of weight and bundling it with brand new geometry, kinematics and bigger front wheel.
There are two models, the Overvolt GLP 2 Team and Elite, which share the same frame and electronic equipment. The Team features a RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RCT3 fork, Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock, Lapierre eAM+ Carbon wheels (30mm inside width front, 35mm rear), SRAM AXS 12-speed group, G2 brakes and Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5” front with Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.8” rear tire with EXO+ casing. The Team version also comes with an extra 300Wh battery with a slimmer housing to swap out and extend the ride on a long day. The price amounts to €8.499. We weighed the Team at an impressively low 21.3kg (46.8 lb) for a size L without pedals.
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