Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail

Mountain bike 21/06/25 11:37 Migue A.

The New Zealander Anton Cooper debuted a very special bike this weekend at the Val di Sole XCO World Cup. His team, Lapierre Racing Unity, surprised him with a unique edition of the Lapierre XR customized in honor of the New Zealand XCO and XCC Championship he won earlier this year.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The Lapierre Racing Unity team is competing this season with Lapierre XR bikes, their XC competition model, in dark colors, but from this weekend Anton Cooper is riding a completely white one that makes him easy to recognize.

Anton Cooper's special edition New Zealand Lapierre XR

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In February, Anton Cooper was crowned New Zealand Champion once again in the XC and Short Track categories, and since then he has been wearing the iconic white fern, a national symbol, on his jersey. But now he also has it on his bike.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The silver fern silhouettes, so symbolic in New Zealand, stand out on a white base.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The bike includes a large number of Spanish brands, such as this customized Darimo stem or the Gemini handlebar.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Prologo Mastery grips in white matching the rest of the bike.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Detail of the radical angle of the Darimo stem.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Prologo Dimension saddle.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — LOOK X-Track Race Ti pedals, one of the highest-rated models.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The fern detail is spread throughout the bike.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — KS LEV Integra telescopic seatpost.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Gemini Rigel 36T carbon fiber crankset.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Anton Cooper has been New Zealand Champion up to 17 times.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The Duke Lucky Jack SLS5 wheels have also been customized with the New Zealand flag.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The new Shimano XTR brakes and detail of the Capgo covers.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — The Lapierre Transmission combines the SRAM XX SL transmission with Shimano XTR brakes. Few teams in the World Cup have the advantage of choosing these components.

Anton Cooper's customized Lapierre XR in detail — Detail of Michelin Jet prototype tires.

Complete Assembly

Frame: Lapierre XR full-suspension
Fork: Fox Factory 34 Step-cast 120mm
Shock: Fox Float SL 115mm
Wheels: Duke Lucky Jack SLS5
Transmission: SRAM XX SL
Handlebar: Gemini Wässat 680mm
Stem: Darimo IX2AL 70mm -45°
Crankset: Gemini Rigel 36T
Brakes: Shimano XTR M9100
Discs and pads: Galfer Disc Wave and Advanced brakepads
Telescopic seatpost: KS LEV Integra
Tires: Michelin Jet prototype
Pedals: LOOK X-Track Race Ti
Saddle: Prologo Dimension
Grips: Prologo Mastery
Inserts: Tubolight Diamana SL
Bottle cage: Zefal L2

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