We already knew that the Overvolt would achieve great things, and now confirmation has come with its first success, in the mythical Transvesubienne! Known as one of the toughest MTB races in the world (95kms, 4672m of height gain, 6h30 finish time for the winner….), the Transvesubienne now has a special category for electric bikes.

The Overvolt being put to the test at the Transvesubienne!
The Overvolt being put to the test at the Transvesubienne!

The Overvolt was taken to the top of the podium by Claude Vergier, the father of Loris Vergier, one of Team Lapierre Gravity Republic’s riders! Like father, like son!

Claude Vergier took his Overvolt to the highest step of the podium.
Claude Vergier took his Overvolt to the highest step of the podium.

Claude overtook 500 participants in order to win the e-bike category, as the start of the e-bike race was 30 minutes after “normal” bikes. He came 2nd overall and was the 8th bike to cross the line. This achievement is incredible, even with the benefit of the motor, when we know the difficulty of this particular challenge. An amazing way to prove the reliability of the Overvolt. The versatility of this bike was essential to finishing this mythical race. Equipped with a telescopic seatpost and a 160mm fork, the Overvolt FS revealed itself as good in climbing as in descending on the tough terrain of the Transve’.

Words & Photos: Lapierre


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Max-Philip Schmitt

Max is all about the business side of things, developing strategies and the company vision with a keen eye for what matters most. Together with his brother Robin, he is one of the founders of 41 Publishing and its magazines. While the rest of the team just spends money, Max makes sure that some comes back in. Even though he isn't involved as an editor himself, he still rides his bike as often as he can and is the first to invite others on a lunch ride.