I bought the Levo Expert this year and love the bike, so much so that I have ordered the new 2018 Carbon Expert which is due to arrive this month.My main reasoning behind choosing the Levo again is simply the customer service I have gotten from Specialized and my shop. I can't speak for the warranty on the Lapierre but I can say that this is a new medium for bike companies and Specialized have stood by their product with me and therefore I will remain loyal.