The 840 gram, formally unspectacular frame offers outstanding stiffness values in the steering head and bottom bracket. The short head tube places the handlebars low down - perfect for racers. 25 millimetre wide tyres and the well-sprung carbon seat post convey a pleasantly cushioned riding impression. The in-house handlebars also have an excellent grip. The riding pleasure was slightly spoilt because the Red rear derailleur from SRAM could not be adjusted precisely. This was probably caused by the cable between the frame and derailleur being too short, which SRAM derailleurs are particularly sensitive to. Unfortunately, Simplon only offers the bike in five sizes. There are also no wheels with better aero performance in the modular programme.
CONCLUSION Lightest complete bike, very stable, race-orientated riding position. Equipment from the modular system. Only five sizes
OVERALL GRADE 2.0
Price 6,849 Euro
Weight 6.1 kilos
Info www.simplon.com
available in specialised shops, construction kit
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 840/305/74 grammes
Frame sizes** 49, 52, 55, 58, 61 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/560/153 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 558/395 mm/1.41
Drive SRAM Red (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears SRAM Red/SRAM Red
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** DT Swiss RC 38 Spline C/Schwalbe One 25 mm (f./.h. 1,023/1,319 grams)
*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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