SimplonRift :e Core
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen585 Nm (up to 120 Nm via eBike Flow app)
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube, removable; 250 Wh range extender optional
- Travel F / R
- 140 / 140 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 22.6 kgManufacturer figure (size M, Core Selection spec sheet)
Overview
The Simplon Rift :e Core (€6,499) is the entry build of the Rift :e: Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 (85 Nm) with 600 Wh, RockShox Psylo Gold RC fork, RockShox Deluxe Select shock, SRAM Eagle 70 transmission and Magura Louise Elite brakes. Claimed weight is 22.6 kg.
The Rift :e is Simplon's carbon trail e-MTB for long trail and touring days: 140 mm of travel front and rear, 29-inch wheels, a 65° head angle and a 150 kg system weight rating. Mounts for a kickstand, mudguards and a rack are built in.
All builds use the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 (85 Nm, up to 120 Nm via app) with a 600 or 800 Wh battery removable through a hatch; a 250 Wh range extender or a DualBattery setup takes capacity up to 1,345 Wh. The Ultimate+ build comes with Shimano XT Di2.
- 140 mm travel front and rear, 29"
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5
- Up to 1,345 Wh with DualBattery
- Rack, mudguard and kickstand mounts
Gallery
Photos: Simplon
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Headset
- Acros AZA-639
- Frame
- RIFT :e, carbon
- Fork
- Rock Shox Psylo Gold RC | 29 | Isolator RC | 140mm
- Rear shock
- Rockshox Deluxe Select | 185x55 | 140mm
E-system
- Battery
- Bosch Powertube 600 Wh
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX BDU 38
- Display
- Bosch System controller+mini remote
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- FSA CK-745 alloy | 160mm
- Rear derailleur
- Sram Eagle 70 transmission
Brakes
- Brakes
- Magura Louise Elite, 4/4 pistons, 203mm, 203mm
Wheels & tyres
- Tyres
- Schwalbe, Nobby Nic, black, Speed grip, 62-622
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss | Hybrid LN | IW:30
Cockpit
- Spacers
- 30mm Spacers Alloy
- Handlebar
- Simplon Riser BAR | AL | R.15 | 800 mm
- 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
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Rift :e geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASeat tube length | 400 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| BTop tube (horizontal) | 568 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm |
| CHead tube angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| DSeat tube angle (effective) | 78.2° | 78.2° | 78.2° | 78.2° |
| D1Seat tube angle (actual) | 73.2° | 73.2° | 73.2° | 73.2° |
| D2Saddle rail height (reference) | 665 mm | 705 mm | 750 mm | 795 mm |
| EHead tube length | 116 mm | 129 mm | 136 mm | 146 mm |
| FChainstay length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm | 455 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1222 mm | 1245 mm | 1272 mm | 1302 mm |
| HBottom bracket drop | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| IFork length | 556 mm | 556 mm | 556 mm | 556 mm |
| KFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| MStandover | 732 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 743 mm |
| RReach | 446 mm | 468 mm | 488 mm | 508 mm |
| SStack | 620 mm | 629 mm | 638 mm | 647 mm |
| STRStack to reach | 1.39 | 1.34 | 1.31 | 1.27 |
| HtRider height | 155-174 cm | 170-184 cm | 180-194 cm | 190-200 cm |
| ISInseam | 75-83 cm | 78-87 cm | 81-91 cm | 86-99 cm |
Source: Simplon. Rider height and inseam in cm.
Rift :e: builds compared
Rift :e range →| Rift :e Core | Rift :e Core+ | Rift :e Expert+ | Rift :e Ultimate+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €6,499 | €6,779 | €7,779 | €9,279 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Rock Shox Psylo Gold RC | 29 | Isolator RC | 140mm | Rock Shox Psylo Gold RC | 29 | Isolator RC | 140mm | Rock Shox Pike Select + | 29 | Charger 3.1 RC2 | 140mm | FOX 36 FLOAT Factory | Grip X2 | HSC, LSC |
| Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Select | 185x55 | 140mm | Rockshox Deluxe Select | 185x55 | 140mm | Rockshox Deluxe Select+ | 185x55 | 140mm | FOX Float Factory | 2 Pos Adjust | 185x55 | 140mm |
| Derailleur | Sram Eagle 70 transmission | Sram Eagle 70 transmission | Sram Eagle 90 transmission | Shimano Deore XT M8200 Di2 | 1x12 |
| Brakes | Magura Louise Elite | Magura Louise Elite | Magura Louise Elite | Shimano BR-M8220 |
| Display | Bosch System controller+mini remote | Bosch System controller+mini remote | Bosch Kiox 400 C | mini remote | Bosch Kiox 400 C | mini remote |
| Weight | 22.6 kg | 23.5 kg | 23.1 kg | 23 kg |
Rift :e Core: FAQ
How much does the Simplon Rift :e Core cost?
€6,499 (RRP Germany (EUR), VAT incl.; Simplon Core Selection fixed price). The Rift :e range runs from €6,499 (Rift :e Core) to €9,279 (Rift :e Ultimate+). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Simplon Rift :e Core weigh?
Simplon quotes 22.6 kg. It is the lightest build of the Rift :e.
What motor and battery does the Simplon Rift :e Core have?
Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 (85 Nm (up to 120 Nm via eBike Flow app)). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube, removable; 250 Wh range extender optional.
How much suspension travel does the Simplon Rift :e Core have?
140 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Simplon Rift :e Core come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Rift :e Core and the Rift :e Core+?
They share the Rift :e frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — claimed weight: 22.6 kg vs 23.5 kg; price: €6,499 vs €6,779.
