Lapierre Bikes
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycle manufacturing |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Gaston Lapierre |
| Headquarters | Dijon , France |
Key people | Jacky Lapierre (management from 1960) |
| Products | Bicycles |
| Parent | Accell Group |
Cycles Lapierre SAS is a bicycle producer located in Dijon, France. French UCI WorldTeams such as Groupama–FDJ and FDJ Suez Futuroscope utilize Lapierre bicycles. The development of their mountain bike range involved collaboration with the renowned rider Nicolas Vouilloz.
History
The company was established in 1946 by Gaston Lapierre in Dijon. Management was passed to his son Jacky in 1960, and a new manufacturing plant was opened in 1972.
Lapierre is a subsidiary of Accell Group, which initially acquired a 33% share in January 1993 before obtaining full control by April 1996.
The brand extended its market reach to the United Kingdom in 2007 and launched its presence in Canada with the 2010 model lineup. Currently, Lapierre manufactures more than 90,000 bicycles each year at three production sites within France.
Aircode DRS Lapierre x Alpine
In October 2022, Lapierre collaborated with French sports car maker Alpine to introduce a limited edition carbon fiber bicycle priced at €9,000, combining elements of automotive design with advanced cycling performance.