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Lapierre Overvolt AM CF launched with Bosch CX power and 170mm travel for all-mountain and enduro riding

Lapierre has added a new carbon option to its e-MTB line-up with the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF, an all-mountain bike that leans heavily into enduro intent. It arrives in a market that is increasingly split between lightweight assist bikes and full-power machines, but Lapierre’s angle is clear. This is a full-power, big-travel carbon e-MTB that is built to be ridden hard, pushed fast, and pointed at properly technical terrain.

The headline numbers set the tone. The Lapierre Overvolt AM CF runs 170mm travel up front and 165mm at the rear, and it is built around Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX drive unit with 100 N · m. Lapierre is also talking directly to riders who want long, high-output days, because every model is specced with an 800Wh removable battery and is compatible with Bosch’s PowerMore add-on range extender for riders who want even more capacity.

For Electric MTB UK readers, the key question is simple. Does the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF offer something genuinely compelling in 2026, beyond being “another Bosch carbon bruiser”? On paper, it looks like Lapierre has tried to combine the accessibility of its Overvolt AM with the sharper edge of its GLP race platform.

A new carbon frame, race DNA, and practical details that matter

The Lapierre Overvolt AM CF is built around a new full carbon frame with a claimed frame weight of 2.9kg in size M (without shock), which is a meaningful talking point for a long-travel chassis designed for proper descending. Lapierre says the frame uses a mix of carbon fibres to balance stiffness and compliance, aiming to keep tracking and grip predictable as speeds rise.

There are a few practical touches worth calling out because they hint at real-world use rather than brochure hype. The battery is removable, cable routing is internal, and there’s block lock steering protection intended to reduce the chance of bar-to-top-tube contact in a crash. Lapierre also fits an integrated Kiox 400C display, which helps keep the cockpit tidy compared with bolt-on screens.

The suspension layout borrows cues from Lapierre’s enduro racing direction, too. A horizontal shock layout is designed to free up space and improve dropper insertion, with Lapierre quoting up to 170mm of insertion. For riders who size down for a more playful feel, or anyone who prioritises long dropper travel, that detail can be as important as the motor headline.

Bosch Performance Line CX power, plus a CX-R option at the top

Every Lapierre Overvolt AM CF uses the Bosch Smart System platform, with Lapierre quoting 100 Nm of torque, up to 750W of maximum power, and up to 400 per cent assistance from the newest Performance Line CX. That positions the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF squarely in the full-power category, aimed at riders who still want the punch for steep climbs, high loads, and long days in the hills.

At the sharp end of the range, Lapierre adds a more aggressive option with the Overvolt AM CF 10.8, which upgrades to the Bosch Performance Line CX-R drive unit. The point of CX-R is not just about numbers but about how power is delivered under load, particularly for riders who push hard on sustained climbs and want a more direct response. If your riding involves race stages, uplift days, or the kind of trail speed where you are regularly on the limit of traction, that CX-R angle is the most distinctive element in the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF story.

Mullet as standard, plus flip-chip compatibility for full 29 or full 27.5

Lapierre ships the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF as a mullet e-MTB out of the box, with 29in front and 27.5in rear for a mix of rollover speed and rear-end agility. The interesting bit is that Lapierre is keeping options open. A two-position flip chip allows riders to switch to a full 29in setup or, depending on preference and terrain, stay closer to a more compact wheel feel. That is a useful move for UK riders who split time between steep bike-park style tracks and tighter, more technical woodland trails.

Geometry is pitched as “enduro stable, but not extreme”, with Lapierre quoting a 65-degree head angle, which is slightly steeper than some outright race-focused enduro e-MTBs. In theory, that should make the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF easier to place at slower speeds and less of a handful on flatter, natural singletrack, without giving up the confidence needed for steep chutes and rough landings.

Lapierre Overvolt AM CF models and what to expect

Lapierre is launching the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF in three builds. The line starts with the Overvolt AM CF 6.8, steps up to the Overvolt AM CF 7.8, then tops out with the Overvolt AM CF 10.8. Across the range, the consistent story is carbon frame, Bosch CX power, 170mm travel, and the 800Wh battery. The differences come down to drivetrain level and suspension finishing kit, with the 10.8 positioned as the most race-leaning option thanks to its CX-R motor upgrade.

For riders shopping in this category, the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF reads like a bike designed for those who want one e-MTB to cover big-mountain epics, hard enduro-style descents, and the kind of technical climbing where torque and battery capacity still matter.