Lapierre E-Zesty AM - A carbon bike with Fazua drive

With the new E-Zesty AM the engineers at Lapierre are breaking new ground, relying on a carbon frame and Fazua motor in the process. The French want to offer a light eMTB that rides like a real mountain bike.

Update: In the meantime, we’ve had the chance to ride the bike, don’t miss our review of the Lapierre eZesty AM LTD Ultimate

Das brandneue Lapierre E-Zesty AM mit Fazua Antrieb — **Lapierre** E-Zesty AM LTD Ultimate | 160/150 mm (v/h) | 7.599 €

With the new E-Zesty AM, Lapierre is taking a huge leap forward — embracing the potential of the Fazua motor drive. The motor is powered by a 250 Wh battery, weighs less than 3 kg and can be completely removed. Once the battery is out, the E-Zesty AM rides like a conventional mountain bike. The eMTB features 27.5″ wheels and 160 mm of front and rear travel.

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 23 von 25 810x540 — The rear-shock with 150 mm travel

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 9 von 25 600x400 — The internal cable routing is integrated into the carbon frame — a very attractive design

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 11 von 25 600x400 — The cables run through the cable guides without causing annoying rattling noises

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 8 von 25 810x540 — That’s all it takes: a remote allows you to select the speed and the LEDs show the charging status

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 6 von 25 600x400 — The integration of the speed sensor looks like an afterthought and the cable isn’t integrated as beautifully as all other cables

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 16 von 25 600x400 — Carbon as far as the eye can reach. The seatpost comes from Lapierre and is partly made of carbon.

On the € 7,599 high-end model the spec includes many carbon components. Alongside the Race Face carbon cockpit Lapierre uses an in-house wheelset and carbon Vario seatpost. The final spec of the E-Zesty AM hasn’t yet been disclosed. Alongside the E-Zesty AM LMT there will also be a cheaper version — the E-Zesty Am 9.0 for € 5,999.

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 15 von 25 810x540 — The integrated 250 Wh battery leaves room for a bottle cage

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 12 von 25 810x540 — Both the battery and the motor can be removed: once the battery is out the E-Zesty AM rides like a “normal” trail bike.

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 24 von 25 810x540 — The rear-shock comes with a standard fender which protects it against dirt and flying debris.

Lapierre E Zesty AM News 4 von 25 810x540 — Light and compact: the Fazua-drive gives frame-developers lots of freedom.

First impression

We had a chance to test the Fazua motor on a XC bike before and we have to admit we’re truly impressed with its natural feel. We hope that the E-Zesty AM will deliver an equally natural riding experience. Climbing with an extra boost of power in your legs and descending with the performance of a “normal” enduro bike.

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First impression

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