SimplonRapcon :ePinion
- Price
- €7,999 – €9,999
- Motor
- Pinion MGU E1.1285 Nm
- Battery
- 800 WhFIT Ultracore; 1,060 Wh (L/XL) and 535 Wh DualBattery optional
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 160 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Weight
- 25.1 kg – 25.5 kg
Overview
The Rapcon :ePinion is a carbon trail/enduro e-MTB built around the Pinion MGU E1.12, which combines an 85 Nm motor and a 12-speed gearbox in one housing and drives a Gates belt instead of a derailleur and chain. It has 160 mm of rear travel, a 160 mm fork (170 mm possible) and 29-inch wheels with a mullet option.
The standard battery is an 800 Wh FIT Ultracore; a 1,060 Wh pack is offered for sizes L and XL, and a 535 Wh DualBattery can be added on bikes without a piggyback shock.
- Pinion MGU E1.12 motor-gearbox, 85 Nm
- Gates belt drive, no derailleur
- 800 Wh (1,060 Wh in L/XL)
- 160 mm travel, carbon frame
Simplon Rapcon :ePinion builds
Rapcon :ePinion builds compared
| Rapcon :ePinion Core | Rapcon :ePinion Expert | Rapcon :ePinion Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €7,999 | €8,999 | €9,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Rock Shox Zeb Base 160mm | Rock Shox Zeb Select Plus 160mm | FOX 38 FLOAT Factory | Grip X2 | HSC, LSC |
| Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Select+ | 230x62,5 | 160mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x62,5 | 160mm | FOX Float X2 Factory | 2 Pos Adjust | 205x62,5 | 160mm |
| Derailleur | Pinion E1.12 MGU | Gates CDX | Pinion E1.12 MGU | Gates CDX | Pinion E1.12 MGU | Gates CDX |
| Brakes | Magura Louise Elite | Magura Louise Elite | Shimano BR-M8220 |
| Display | FIT LCD Remote Pinion E1.12 | FIT LCD Remote Pinion E1.12 | FIT LCD Remote Pinion E1.12 |
| Weight | 25.2 kg | 25.1 kg | 25.5 kg |
Rapcon :ePinion geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASeat tube length | 395 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm |
| BTop tube (horizontal) | 551 mm | 583 mm | 605 mm | 626 mm |
| CHead tube angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| DSeat tube angle (effective) | 79.1° | 79.1° | 79.1° | 79.1° |
| D1Seat tube angle (actual) | 75.7° | 75.8° | 75.7° | 75.7° |
| D2Saddle rail height (reference) | 595 mm | 600 mm | 620 mm | 645 mm |
| EHead tube length | 108 mm | 108 mm | 118 mm | 126 mm |
| FChainstay length | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1207 mm | 1241 mm | 1265 mm | 1293 mm |
| HBottom bracket drop | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| IFork length | 583 mm | 583 mm | 583 mm | 583 mm |
| KFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| MStandover | 740 mm | 742 mm | 743 mm | 743 mm |
| RReach | 430 mm | 461 mm | 481 mm | 501 mm |
| SStack | 624 mm | 629 mm | 639 mm | 656 mm |
| STRStack to reach | 1.45 | 1.36 | 1.33 | 1.31 |
| HtRider height | 155-172 cm | 168-182 cm | 178-190 cm | 188-200 cm |
| ISInseam | 74-82 cm | 78-86 cm | 82-90 cm | 87-99 cm |
Source: Simplon. Rider height and inseam in cm.
Simplon Rapcon :ePinion: FAQ
How much does the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion cost?
€7,999 – €9,999 depending on the build (Rapcon :ePinion Core €7,999, Rapcon :ePinion Expert €8,999, Rapcon :ePinion Ultimate €9,999); RRP Germany (EUR), VAT incl.; Simplon Core Selection fixed price.
How many Simplon Rapcon :ePinion builds are there?
3: Rapcon :ePinion Core, Rapcon :ePinion Expert, Rapcon :ePinion Ultimate. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
How much does the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion weigh?
Claimed weights range from 25.1 kg (Rapcon :ePinion Expert) to 25.5 kg (Rapcon :ePinion Ultimate).
What motor and battery does the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion use?
Pinion MGU E1.12 (85 Nm) with a 800 Wh battery (fit ultracore; 1,060 wh (l/xl) and 535 wh dualbattery optional).
How much travel does the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion have?
160 mm fork and 160 mm rear travel on 29" wheels.
