The 10 Fastest Downhill Bikes in the World, According to Race Results

3. Lapierre DH – 32 Top Ten Finishes To be honest, Lapierre isn’t a brand I’m personally familiar with, and likely many Americans are in the same boat. They make a full range of bikes and are available in the States, but they’re a rare sight on the hill. Looking at the geometry, the Lapierre …

By Aaron Chamberlain
February 27, 2017 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

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3. Lapierre DH – 32 Top Ten Finishes

To be honest, Lapierre isn’t a brand I’m personally familiar with, and likely many Americans are in the same boat. They make a full range of bikes and are available in the States, but they’re a rare sight on the hill. Looking at the geometry, the Lapierre DH is a bit behind the times compared to the rest of the bikes on the list. Its angles are steeper, its bottom bracket is higher, and its wheelbase is shorter. But seeing as how they are no longer sponsoring a World Cup team, there’s probably no impetus to update it.

2012
- 26″ wheels
- Aluminum frame
2013
- Team Lapierre International races on 27.5″ wheels at the end of the season
2014
- Team Lapierre International uses a 27.5″ version of the bike for the entire year
2015
- Lapierre releases 27.5″ version of the DH to consumers
2016
- Lapierre ends its sponsorship of World Cup DH racing