AM 2014 lapierre zesty am 727

omac

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Specs list:
Frame:
ZESTY AM 27.5'' CARBON / ALLOY SUPREME 6 150mm Rear Travel
Fork:
ROCK SHOX DUEL POSITION PIKE 160MM
Shock absorber:
FOX FLOAT CTD PERFORMANCE BV (ROCK SHOX MONARCH RC3 coming soon)
Headset:
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E TAPERED
Chainguide:
MRP AMG 28-32t max (not fitted yet)
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM GXP PRESS-FIT
Crankset:
SRAM X1 BLACK 32T 175mm
Stem:
RACE FACE TURBINE 60mm (Blue RACE FACE ATLAS 50mm on the way)
Seatpost:
ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH TRAVEL: 125mm
Handlebar:
RACE FACE ATLAS STEALTH 740mm
Rear derailleur:
SRAM X0 CARBON BLACK 11 SPEED
Shifters:
SRAM X0 TRIGGER BLACK 11 SPEED
Brakes:
SHIMANO XT with 180MM ICE TECH ROTORS
Saddle:
FIZIK TUNDRA 2 Mg
Wheel:
EASTON VICE XLT 27.5''
Cassette:
SRAM XG 1195 11 SPEED 10-42T
Tires:
REAR: PACESTAR NOBBY NIC TReady 27.5x2.25.
FRONT: TRAILSTAR HANS DAMPF TReady 27.5x2.25.
Grips:
ODI ROGUE with BLUE LOCK RINGS
Pedals:
RACE FACE AEFFECT BLUE
EXTRA INFO:
It only excepts a side load bottle cage with a 600ml max capacity bottle

I picked it up last Friday & unfortunately I'm having Carpel tunnel surgery this Friday, so I only get to ride it for a week & then I have to wait 3 months before my next ride:pout:

Id like to say a Huge THANK YOU to ASH at Yarra Valley Cycles. I couldn't have done it with out his help:thumb:
 
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GDonehue

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I have heard awesome things about these - it will be hard waiting the three months for the ride report.
 
omac

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Cheers for the feed back guys.

Its been a long time in the making, I had to sell my Moto which took almost 1 year, in the mean time I just kept riding my trusty old hard tail.
Iv got a back ground in DH, so in the early days of ALL MOUNTAIN, I just didn't get it, I had a hard tail for trail riding & a DH bike for the nasty stuff on Sundays but now that I'm getting older, I decided its time to get a AM bike. After much debating over different bikes, all my research pointed me to a Zesty & I'm absolutely amazed by the versatility of this bike, when I drop the seat it wants me to ride like a hooligan, when I raise the seat, it can climb with the best of them....Iv never had a bike that can do this. Even though this category of bike is a compromise between DH & XC, due to my back ground, I'm setting it up so its a little more on the DH side of the line, basically its a stock (non Ei) Zesty 727 with Pikes, XT brakes (just a preference) & a Monarch RC3(coming soon).

By the time my hand is good, its going to be Winter, so I might have to invest in some quality lights

Get out & ride as much as you can, the weathers going to be crap in a couple of months:rain: & I can't ride:tsk:
 
Salival

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I've got the 2013 Zesty 214. Feel free to drop yours around to my place until you're all healed up.
I'll give you a nice comparison. ;)

I have to say though, that is one good looking bike.
 
dl79

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The bike looks so rad mate. Best of luck with your surgery. Like the look of the PIKE you put on it. Catch u in a couple of months. Should have something new for you to shred the zesty on by then.....
 
omac

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Back on the Zesty & I'm really settled in with it now but the Monarch shock will have to wait for a while (I don't have a job atm). I had my first stack on it last week due to a Roo at Lystie but other than that its been awesome. It gets its first service next week & the MRP guide will be fitted. A few goodies show up today, a 34t Absolute Black chainring & a E13 guide but I'll only fit these for racing.
Absolute Black chainring and chain guide.jpg
The Chainring looks more like a piece of art work
 
K

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Dude that bike is rad. Loving the colour combo and the improvements youve made. I'm a massive fan of Lapierre MTB bikes and I'm froffing on this one.
 
omac

omac

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Cheers Kicka

Its without a doubt the best bike Iv ever owned, I just need to ride it more:frusty:

Im just getting back into it (been working to much), so I ordered a new 2015 Monarch plus today & my Zelvy wheel set should turn up any day now.

Here's the update

Frame:
ZESTY AM 27.5'' CARBON / ALLOY 150mm Rear Travel, Size: M.

Shock absorber:
ROCKSHOX MONARCH Plus RC3

Fork:
ROCKSHOX Duel position Pikes 160mm Travel

Headset:
FSA Orbit 1.5 TAPERED

Bottom Bracket:
SRAM GXP PRESS-FIT

Crankset:
SRAM X1 BLACK 175mm, 34T Absolute Black Spiderless Chainring with MRP AM chain guide race Face blue boots

Pedals:
RACE FACE ATLAS Blue

Stem:
RACE FACE ATLAS Blue 50mm

Seatpost:
ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH TRAVEL: 125mm with Blue Cromag clamp

Handlebar:
RACE FACE ATLAS STEALTH 740mm with ODI Rouge grips & Blue lock rings

Rear derailleur:
SRAM X0 CARBON BLACK 11 SPEED

Shifters:
SRAM X0 TRIGGER BLACK 11 SPEED

Brakes:
SHIMANO XT with 180mm Ice tech rotors (I have front 203mm for long Mt Buller/Narby decents)

Saddle:
SDG Bel Air Ti-Alloy Rail Saddle

Wheels:
ZELVY CARBON Hookless wheel set (35mm) with Black CHRIS KING Hubs & Light Blue decals.

Cassette:
SRAM XG 1195 11 SPEED 10-42T

Tires:
SCHWALBE Hans Dampf Trailstar EVO SS 27.5 x 2.35 front, MAXXIS Ardent EXO TR 27.5 x 2.4 rear.

Weight:
11.9 Kg in stock form but Iv change a few things, I'd guess high 12s - 13ish

I haven't changed the drive line (not counting the chainring), head set, seat post & bars. I MIGHT get carbon cranks but for now the alloy cranks seem fine & I don't trust carbon bars, never have, never will.

Its currently sitting in the shed waiting for the wheels & shock, so as soon as they're fitted, I'll post some fresh pics & try to get some Ks in before the VICTORIAN GRAVITY ENDURO SERIES kicks off :dance:
 
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Steepy

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Good choice on going for the Monarch Plus over the Monarch. That thing was screaming out for it with the Pike on the front. A sexy bike indeed.

Do you have any issues with your heels clipping the chainstays?
 
omac

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Steepy said:
Good choice on going for the Monarch Plus over the Monarch. That thing was screaming out for it with the Pike on the front. A sexy bike indeed.

Do you have any issues with your heels clipping the chainstays?
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It did annoy me at first but now I don't even notice it & the wide rear end on this bike is super strong, perfect for my 110 kg carcass
 
omac

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Unfortunately the Monarch Plus hits the frame just before bottom out :mmph:
RS Monarch.jpg

So a Cain Creek DB Inline is on order along with some Carbon XO1 cranks

Im loving the angry bees sound of the CK rear hub
Zesty with Zelvys.jpg
 
duneblazer

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It's a truly good looking bike! I guess it was a surprise it didn't fit? What a bummer!
 
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omac

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All finished

Fitted a Cain Creek DB Inline tonite & other recent changes are Renthal Carbon bars - 740wide 30mm rise, carbon XO cranks, Magic mary up front & fitting a rock razor on the rear very as soon as the Hans on the rear is almost dead.

Cain creek db inline.jpg

I'll put up more pics soon
 
omac

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Honzo15 said:
...changed your mind?

"& I don't trust carbon bars, never have, never will."
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Haha yeah I haven't trusted em for a long time but I swapped bikes with a mate for a practice run at Barjarg & I immediately noticed that it helped my hands...

I guess I'll have to eat my own words :indecisiveness:

The inline shock is a massive improvement over the Fox, its almost like Iv got 29er wheels.
 
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