Test 2015 Road bikes with disc brakes: Simplon Inissio Granfondo - Simplon Inissio Granfondo on test

Slightly wider tyres underline the all-rounder's aspirations on asphalt. But Simplon has even more in mind with the platform. With a long wheelbase and plenty of tyre clearance, the frame set even allows for thick studded tyres. In addition to eight Granfondo variants, the Simplon modular system also includes an off-road version of the bike. Integrated mudguard eyelets are also on board, which extends the range of use even further. With thru axles front and rear and Shimano's direct mount for the brakes, the frame is state of the art. Simplon provides top tyres and high-quality add-on parts such as the very pleasantly shaped carbon handlebars at a rather high price.

CONCLUSION Versatile marathon racer that can also be converted into a crosser. High-quality add-on parts, few sizes

Price 3,699 Euro
Weight 7.9 kilos
Info www.simplon.com
available in specialised shops | construction kit

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,146/496/68 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 51, 55, 58, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/555/167 mm plus 14 mm headset cap
Stack/Reach/STR**** 585/385 mm/1.52

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano BR-RS 785 (160/140 mm)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R23 db Spline/Schwalbe One 25C

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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