Simplon Rapcon AL :e: suspension setup & specs
The Simplon Rapcon AL :e is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5. Below you will find all 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Simplon Rapcon AL :e →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" · Mullet-Option per Flip-Chip.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapcon AL :e | Check manually (160 mm) | Check manually | – | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 800 Wh | 26.0 kg | €5,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Simplon Rapcon AL :e sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. Front and rear both work with 160 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the Simplon Rift AL :e and the Simplon Rapcon :eTQ in the Simplon range. The frame is made of aluminium.
Simplon quotes 26.0 kg for the Rapcon AL :e build; that is 2.6 kg more than the 23.4 kg median of 49 comparable bikes. The starting price of €5,499 (Rapcon AL :e) is roughly in line with the category median (€5,500). Drive comes from Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5, paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 150 kg – after about 26 kg of bike, that leaves around 124 kg including kit.
Setup notes for this spec
- Shock (Check manually): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Simplon Rapcon AL :e
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Simplon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.60″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.