Simplon Rapcon :ePinion: suspension setup & specs
The Simplon Rapcon :ePinion is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Pinion MGU E1.12. Here you will find all 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Simplon Rapcon :ePinion →
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-ready (27.5" rear).
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapcon :ePinion | Check manually (160 mm) | Check manually | – | 160 mm | Pinion MGU E1.12 800 Wh | 25.0 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion 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. Simplon builds the frame from carbon.
At a minimum of 25.0 kg (Rapcon :ePinion build), the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion is heavier than its category median of 23.4 kg – 1.6 kg more. It is powered by Pinion MGU E1.12 with a 800 Wh battery.
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: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Simplon Rapcon :ePinion
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Simplon take 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
For 2.60″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less.
| 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 guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.