Simplon Rapcon XT 12 Review

Simplon Rapcon XT 12 Review

Simplon Rapcon XT 12 Review

Price: 5999 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 150 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2022)
  • good value for money
  • great frame
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Simplon Rapcon XT 12 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
615
625
635
645
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Reach
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-
446
466
486
506
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Top Tube Length
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-
569
590
607
634
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Seat Tube Length
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-
370
395
420
445
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
79
79
79
79
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Head Tube Length
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-
97
104
115
125
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Head Tube Angle
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-
65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
39
39
39
39
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
432
438
443
447
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Wheelbase
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-
1194
1223
1253
1280
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Standover Height
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-
733
733
739
739
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Specification
  • Frame Rapcon II, Sand/Black, M/395
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Yari 29, 150mm, BOOST
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Rock Shox Deluxe SELECT+ 150mm
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT-12
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT-12
  • Crank Shimano XT-12
  • Cassette Shimano XT-12
  • Chain Shimano XT-12
  • Brake Set Shim.BRM8120;PM7;PM7;220/203;CL/CL;DIV
  • Brake Rotors 220/203
  • Wheel Set DT M1900-30-MY22-BST-Nic2.4-Shi12
  • Saddle Selle Italia X-Land E-Bike Flow MGN
  • Seat Post Kindshock RAGE-I 31.6, 150mm hub
  • Stem Simplon ZERO II 50mm x 17°
  • Handle Bar Simplon CARBON RISER 760
  • Handle Bar Width 760

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Ludwig Döhl Simplon isn´t known for gravity-orientated bikes, but with the Rapcon the Austrians prove that they have more engineering skills than pure lightweight construction. With the modular principle, you can freely choose components. With a flat 65 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. In the saddle of the in alpine terrain your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.