Simplon presented the Dozer for the first time a year ago and caused quite a stir with its unusual look, low weight and high rigidity. Now they are presenting a new carbon rear triangle for the Dozer. This allows Simplon to reduce weight but also achieve higher stiffness values. This is achieved with a 12-millimeter thru-axle from DT Swiss, among other things. Visually, the rear triangle stands out due to its lack of crossbar on the seat stay. According to Simplon, the rear triangle is stiff enough for such a brace to be necessary. The suspension kinematics and the suspension travel (140 millimeters) of the Dozer with carbon rear triangle remain unchanged from the previous aluminum version. Simplon specifies a total weight of 10.9 kilograms for the top model.

Stomp: Firmer and more race-oriented
The Stomp, Simplon's full-suspension racing bike, has been given an unusual makeover. While other manufacturers tend to offer more and more suspension travel, Simplon has reduced it from 115 to 100 millimetres on the Stomp. The refreshed kinematics should therefore be more drive-neutral and even more race-oriented. An interesting detail: Simplon specifies a headset for the Fully Stomp and the carbon hardtails that limits the rotation radius of the handlebars. This prevents the handlebars from hitting the top tube and damaging the frame in the event of a fall.

For once, Simplon's brand new models do not relate to the mountain bike sector. On the one hand, the "Grid" is the first cyclo-cross bike to be launched. This is based on a carbon frame and weighs in at 8.15 kilograms. Schwalbe's "Rocket Ron" tires are specified, which the German manufacturer is using for the first time in the 700x30C size for cyclo-cross sport.The company is also presenting a new road bike, the "Serum". The geometry values correspond to the previous top model "Pavo", but the seat post is now integrated into the frame. With a special frame shape of the seat tube, Simplon increases the vertical elasticity and gives the bike a more comfortable ride. The frame (size 52) with integrated seat post weighs 955 grams.