SimplonRapcon :eTQ Expert
- Motor
- TQ HPR6060 Nm
- Battery
- 360 WhTQ HPR Battery V01, integrated; 160 Wh range extender optional
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 160 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 18.4 kgManufacturer figure (size M, Core Selection spec sheet)
Overview
The Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert (€7,999) is the entry build of the Rapcon :eTQ: TQ HPR60 (60 Nm) with 360 Wh, RockShox Zeb Select Plus fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock, SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission and Magura Louise Elite brakes. Claimed weight is 18.4 kg.
The Rapcon :eTQ is Simplon's light e-MTB: a carbon frame with 160 mm of rear travel, a 160 or 170 mm fork, 29-inch wheels and an optional mullet setup compensated by a flip chip on the lower shock mount. Simplon quotes from 19.29 kg for the bike.
It uses the TQ HPR60 motor (60 Nm, 350 W, 1,850 g) with a fixed 360 Wh battery and a 160 Wh range extender option, plus a top-tube display and internal cable routing through the headset. The system weight limit is 140 kg.
- TQ HPR60, 60 Nm, 350 W
- 360 Wh battery + 160 Wh extender
- 160 mm rear, 160/170 mm fork
- From 19.29 kg (Simplon figure)
Gallery
Photos: Simplon
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Rear shock
- Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ | 205x65 | 165mm
- Frame
- RAPCON :eTQ, carbon
- Headset
- Acros AZA-636
- Fork
- Rock Shox Zeb Select Plus 170mm
E-system
- Battery
- TQ HPR Battery V01 360 Wh
- Display
- TQ HPR Color Display V04 | HPR Remote V02
- Motor
- TQ HPR 60
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- FSA CK-745 alloy | 160mm
- Rear derailleur
- Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
Brakes
- Brakes
- Magura Louise Elite, 4/4 pistons, 203mm, 203mm
Wheels & tyres
- Tyres
- Schwalbe, MagicMary/Albert, black, Evo, Trail Pro, 63-622
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss HX 1700
Cockpit
- Spacers
- 30mm spacers Carbon
- Stem
- Simplon Zero III 35mm x 0°
- Grips
- Ergon GE10 EVO
- Saddle
- Selle Italia X-BOW 145 boost | manganese rail
- Seatpost
- BikeYoke Divine | 31.6 | 160 mm
- Handlebar
- Simplon Riser BAR | CF | R.31,8 | 800 mm
Other
- Bottle cage
- Bottle Cage SIDELOADER ALU
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Rapcon :eTQ geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASeat tube length | 370 mm | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm |
| BTop tube (horizontal) | 568 mm | 589 mm | 606 mm | 633 mm |
| CHead tube angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| DSeat tube angle (effective) | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| D1Seat tube angle (actual) | 70.7° | 72.6° | 74.2° | 74.5° |
| D2Saddle rail height (reference) | 660 mm | 700 mm | 740 mm | 780 mm |
| EHead tube length | 97 mm | 104 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| FChainstay length | 436 mm | 438 mm | 443 mm | 447 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1209 mm | 1234 mm | 1264 mm | 1290 mm |
| HBottom bracket drop | 32 / 13 mm | 32 / 13 mm | 32 / 13 mm | 32 / 13 mm |
| IFork length | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm |
| KFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| MStandover | 743 mm | 743 mm | 749 mm | 749 mm |
| RReach | 435 mm | 455 mm | 475 mm | 495 mm |
| SStack | 627 mm | 633 mm | 643 mm | 650 mm |
| STRStack to reach | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.31 |
| HtRider height | 155-172 cm | 168-182 cm | 178-190 cm | 188-200 cm |
| ISInseam | 72-82 cm | 77-86 cm | 82-90 cm | 87-99 cm |
Source: Simplon (geometry for the 170 mm fork option; two bottom bracket drop values = the two flip-chip positions as listed by Simplon). Rider height and inseam in cm.
Rapcon :eTQ: builds compared
Rapcon :eTQ range →| Rapcon :eTQ Expert | Rapcon :eTQ Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €7,999 | €9,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Rock Shox Zeb Select Plus 170mm | FOX 38 FLOAT FACTORY 29" 160mm |
| Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ | 205x65 | 165mm | FOX Float X2 Factory |
| Derailleur | Sram Eagle 90 Transmission | Sram X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | Magura Louise Elite | Shimano BRM8220 |
| Display | TQ HPR Color Display V04 | HPR Remote V02 | TQ HPR Color Display V04 | HPR Remote V02 |
| Weight | 18.4 kg | 18.6 kg |
Rapcon :eTQ Expert: FAQ
How much does the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert cost?
€7,999 (RRP Germany (EUR), VAT incl.; Simplon Core Selection fixed price). The Rapcon :eTQ range runs from €7,999 (Rapcon :eTQ Expert) to €9,999 (Rapcon :eTQ Ultimate). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert weigh?
Simplon quotes 18.4 kg. It is the lightest build of the Rapcon :eTQ.
What motor and battery does the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert have?
TQ HPR60 (60 Nm). 360 Wh battery — tQ HPR Battery V01, integrated; 160 Wh range extender optional.
How much suspension travel does the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert have?
170 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ Expert come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Rapcon :eTQ Expert and the Rapcon :eTQ Ultimate?
They share the Rapcon :eTQ frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Rock Shox Zeb Select Plus 170mm vs FOX 38 FLOAT FACTORY 29" 160mm; shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ | 205x65 | 165mm vs FOX Float X2 Factory; derailleur: Sram Eagle 90 Transmission vs Sram X0 Eagle Transmission; claimed weight: 18.4 kg vs 18.6 kg; price: €7,999 vs €9,999.
