Product news: Simplon presents their new race hardtail with 100 mm suspension fork. With minimum weight combined with maximum stiffness, the bike becomes the ideal racer and summit climber. A new cable routing, keyword integration, makes the cockpit even tidier.
After three years, Simplon has taken on its classic Razorblade and presented the evolution of its carbon hardtail at the Eurobike Media Days. The frame is of course made of carbon. Thanks to an optimized layup of the carbon fibers and no superfluous frills, the weight was kept down properly. The geometry of the bike has also been updated, the steering angle is flatter and the chainstays are shorter than on the predecessor. The Simplon Razorblade 29 looks much tidier thanks to new cable integration in the cockpit. There will be five different sizes and three different colors for the Razorblade. Thanks to the special top tube in size XS, smaller riders will also get their money's worth in the future. There are two weight and price classes for this model. Once the standard and the SL (Superlight) version. The frame of this model weighs only 850g in size L. The frames of the "normal" Razorblade weigh about 2019 grams for 1000. The complete bike starts at 8,65kg. In terms of price, the Razorblade starts at 2999 euros and the Simplon Razorblade SL at 3899 euros.
In all models, the frame is protected by a self-developed steering stop on the underside of the head tube. The inside of the chainstay is also protected by a chainstay protector. The Superlight version comes standard with a super-light Tune thru-axle at the rear.
As with Simplon's Pride aero road bike, the gearshift and rear brake cables disappear into the upper headset cup. The cables are completely integrated in the frame up to the exit from the chainstays. For this solution, Simplon has designed a special headset with Acros. By entering via the headset, the Simplon Razorblade saves on the side entrances on the head tube, which again saves a few layers of carbon and thus grams. Another advantage: Nothing rubs when the steering wheel is turned. Also, no opening that is not used has to be closed with ugly plugs. Very clean.
A chain guide for the 1x chain ring can easily be mounted on the frame, of course a front derailleur can also be mounted. Despite the thoroughbred racing character, the Razorblade offers maximum seating comfort. Simplon uses an in-house carbon seat post with a diameter of 27,2 mm and the flex of the filigree seat stays, saving important "grains" for the last few meters over the finish line. A telescopic support can also find its way into the bike via the configurator.
Simplon Razorblade 29 Facts:
Rahmengrößen:XS (360)/S(400)/M(430)/L(460)/XL(530)
Colors: Black Matt / Black Glossy + Cosmic Red Glossy / Black Matt
Wheel size: 29"
Price: Razorblade 29 from € 2999,-/ Razorblade 29 SL from € 3899,-
Weight: from 8,65 kg
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