Lapierre XRM: suspension setup & specs
The Lapierre XRM is a downcountry bike with 120 mm of fork travel. This page lists the 5 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Lapierre XRM →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | FOX 34 Float SC Performance (120 mm) | – | €4,399 | Setup → |
| 7.9 | FOX 34 Float SC Performance (120 mm) | – | €4,799 | Setup → |
| 8.9 | FOX 34 Float SL F-S Grip SL (120 mm) | – | €5,499 | Setup → |
| 9.9 | FOX 34 Float SC Factory Series SC (120 mm) | – | €6,699 | Setup → |
| 10.9 | FOX 34 Float SL (120 mm) | – | €8,199 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 120 mm of fork travel, the Lapierre XRM is on the shorter side; the median of the 13 comparable bikes in the “downcountry bike” category is 130 mm. On travel, it slots in between the Lapierre Prorace and the Lapierre Zesty TR in the Lapierre range. The frame is made of carbon.
At €4,399 for the 6.9 build, pricing is typical for the category (median €5,000). The top build, 10.9, costs €8,199. Up front, all builds get a FOX fork. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 34 Float SC Performance to the FOX 34 Float SL. According to Lapierre, the maximum system weight (bike, rider and kit) is 120 kg.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 34 Float SC Performance): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Lapierre XRM
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Lapierre take priority.
120 mm fork (6.9)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
120 mm fork (7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 10.9)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Maxxis Ardent Race 3C MaxxSpeed EXO TR 2.35 120 TPI 60-622; Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 2.35 60 TPI 60-622.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.