Pavo is already a well-known name in the Simplon portfolio, but the new Pavo Ultra and Pavo 3 will soon be leaving the Simplon factory in Hard near Lake Constance. The Ultra version uses even higher quality carbon material than the Pavo 3, but otherwise the two road bikes share the same basic DNA. The medium frame of the Ultra, available in sizes 52, 55 and 58 centimetres, weighs around 720 grams. Simplon claims to be able to maintain this weight in series production, which indicates that the manufacturer has accumulated some expertise in building bikes with carbon. On the Pavo 3, which is also available in 49 and 61 centimeter sizes, the 55 cm frame adds a modest 830 grams to the total weight of the bike. These weights are particularly remarkable because the cables are routed completely internally.

Clean look with electronic shifting
The 27.2 millimeter seatpost is prepared in a Di2 design to accommodate the battery in the seatpost. In conjunction with the internal cable routing, this gives the road bikes a tidy appearance. Simplon naturally relies on a tapered shape for the head tube, the one-piece rear triangle accepts tires up to 700x28 and the standard 86.5 millimeter press fit is used for the bottom bracket. For the Pavo 3, as for the Pavo Ultra, the manufacturer promises high comfort values on the fork, frame and seatpost.

Simplon Nexio: working tool for the Team Nett app
With the existing triathlon bike Mr. T, Simplon already has a streamlined time machine on offer. However, with the brand new Nexio, the Austrians are producing a UCI-compliant aero racing bike that aims to impress with its low weight, reduced air resistance and high drivetrain stiffness.

This bike should be just right for the riders of the Continental Team NetApp, which is equipped with a German license and was launched in 2010. However, the sporty riding position should not only appeal to professionals, but also suit performance-oriented road cyclists and triathletes on short and medium distances.

In order to minimize wind resistance, the manufacturer has opted for a specially aerodynamic frame tube design, internally routed cables and a variable bottle cage position. The option of accommodating the battery in the teardrop-shaped seat post for Di2 setups is a similar approach. The 55-centimetre model weighs around 1020 grams, with a total of 50, 53, 55, 57 and 60 centimetre frame sizes available on the market, in addition to aerodynamics and high rigidity in the bottom bracket and steering head area.

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