Lapierre Bikes SPICY 327 2015

 Couldn't turn away from the deal I got on this bike. Solid build top to bottom. First pedal up felt a little heavier than my stumpy but a few adjustments and the second ride was a blast. If you enjoy climbing more than downhill this isn't your bike. This bike rides the line between All mountain and Enduro. The frame seems bulletproof and I'am nothing but happy with it so far. Other bikes I looked at: Kona Process, Santa Cruz Bronson, Giant Trance, & a Stumpy. If your on the fence get off your wallet, get what you want and ride as much as you can. See you at Beacon, Iller Creek, 257, Liberty Lake, or Priest

 Had this bike for 3 months now, loves to bomb down hill, jumps nice and solid, plants well in corners, climbs ok for a bigger bike, brakes are great consistent stoppers and feel very smooth even under heavy braking, dropper seat is very responsive and lever on handle bar works well!!!In standard trim I cant really find much to complain about, all round good performer.

 I was looking quite a long time for affortable enduro bike, where I can not upgrade straight away 100 things. Riding local trails, bikeparks and enduro contests, so looking for a all-can-do bike. Spicy was in top 5 - finally got it in bargain offer.
I am 174cm, have M-size, which suits perfect. Like the set up - tires, brakes, seatpost and shifters (deore works very well). Fox suspension and fork is almost imposible to get out of its comfort zone. Great downhiller, that reacts very well in bikeparks. Appreciate the CTD options and full suspension lock during transfers on concrete roads. Can handle climbs quite well - on a trails I use "trail" mode and I do not feel any swinging during pedalling, but here you can feel its heavier weight.

Pros:
- solid and modern geometry frame
- fox suspension
- I like the 2x10 - allows you to climb up steep trails
- preinstaled chainstain protector and frame protection foil

cons:
- weight
- stem could be shorter and handlebars wider to unlock its full DH potencial
- unconfortable and hard seat
- frame is wider in the back (to protect rear brake), which might cause contact with your heels during pedalling. I have quite small feet, using SPD - so pedalling without limitations, but I definitely recomend you to try it before buy