2025 GT Force Carbon Elite vs 2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9
The S is the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 size closest to your S GT Force Carbon Elite. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9
Compared with the GT Force Carbon Elite in S, the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
GT Force Carbon Elite, SLapierre Spicy CF 6.9, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Force Carbon Elite S | Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 435 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 636 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 63.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78 | 78 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 563 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | 1229 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| Standover | 725 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 minus the GT Force Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2025 GT Force Carbon Elite, 2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9.
Where each sits in its class
GT Force Carbon EliteLapierre Spicy CF 6.9
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | GT Force Carbon EliteCarbon Elite | Lapierre Spicy CF 6.96.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Force Carbon | Lapierre Spicy |
| Fork | RockShox Yari | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Vivid Base |
| Shifter | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore 12s |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano SLX 12s Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore 12s |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant GX | Shimano MT612 |
| Bottom bracket | TruVativ Powerspline | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | Rodi Tryp30 EVO |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal | Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Schwalbe Big Betty |
| Brake | TRP Slate T4 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy Riser Bar | Lapierre Thirty Five |
| Grips | GT Mushroom | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 57 | not listed |
| Seatpost | GT DropKick | not listed |
| Saddle | GT Scoop Shallow Sport | WTB Volt |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT64 |
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