Rapcon :ePinion

Rapcon :ePinion

The future is now! The RAPCON :ePINION marks the beginning of a new era of E-MTBs and outshines everything that has come before. The revolutionary PINION drive combines motor and gearbox in one housing and makes vulnerable derailleurs obsolete. The centre of gravity of this system is more central than ever. In combination with the selectable chassis with Mullet option and 160/170 or 160/160 mm travel, this results in unbeatable riding performance. The flexible battery range with up to 1495 Wh transforms the bike into an enduring climber.

from
€ 8,999.00
from
CHF 8,999.00
Touring
from 6
Trail
3 from 6
All Mountain
6 from 6
Enduro
5 from 6
E-Power
6 from 6
E-MTB redefined: revolutionary drive technology, 1495 Wh battery capacity and minimal maintenance.
Frame material
Carbon
Max. System weight (bike + load)
140 kg
Travel (rear/front)
160 mm / 160 (170) mm
Motor
Pinion MGU E1.12
Battery
820 / 1100 Wh
Total Bike Weight
from 24,96 kg
    Rapcon :ePinion
    Worry free wild rides

    The extremely impact and shock-resistant Rock Guard protects both the high-quality carbon frame and the motor unit from hits and stone chips - perfect for wild rides downhill and uphill.

    Less maintenance, more riding

    Time intensive chain maintenance after every ride, and gear adjustment when external contact causes disalignment, is a thing of the past with the low-maintenance combination of the MGU and belt.

    Smooth operator

    Annoying chain rattle is a thing of the past - the responsive belt tensioner ensures optimal tension in the system, regardless of the terrain or environment. Only a quiet bike is a fast bike…

    Critical Mass

    The combination of motor and gearing pushes the center of gravity into the middle of the bike. The removal of a cassette and rear derailleur ensures easier handling, and the proven Rapcon rear triangle works even better.

    Always stay cool

    The RAPCON :ePINION is a true sportster. Ventilation slots in the headset area provide the battery with additional cooling. Brutal tours even in hot weather? Check!

    Premium pivots

    The rotating cable guide on the main bearing prevents cable movement during compression. Good for the kinematics, and the cables are also happy. Further forward in the frame: the sealed charging port.

    Ergonomic control unit

    Choose your preferred FIT cockpit in the bike configurator. What they all have in common: operation directly on the handlebars, excellent readability (even with sunglasses) and the powerful "E-Bike Control" app.

    Power for bloody long tours

    The bottle holder can be replaced by a range extender for a whopping total of up 1495 Wh. The primary battery is located in the downtube is secured with a key.

    THE INNOVATIVE TRAIL/ENDURO E-BIKE FOR THE HIGHEST DEMANDS

    You want a versatile e-MTB for trail and enduro with a trendsetting drivetrain? Then the RAPCON :ePINION is your bike. With Pinion's innovative E-Drive System and the geometry adapted to it, we have improved the versatile riding characteristics of the RAPCON PMAX even further. Reduced to a single component, the 12-speed drivetrain with stress-free belt guarantees reliable operation at the highest level and the necessary reliability to get you further on the trail.

    Speaking of distances: batteries with a capacity of at least 720 Wh can be installed in the frame of the RAPCON :ePINION. With an additional range extender, a maximum battery capacity of an outstanding 1495 Wh is possible for epically long tours and enduring summit storms.

    Features

    Features
    Conical Screw Connection

    The combination of conical bearing seats, bearings and screws guarantees a backlash-free connection. Very low maintenance, low risk of cracking noises.

    COMPACT AND LOW MAINTENANCE. THE DRIVE SYSTEM FROM PINION

    The Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU) from Pinion manages to merge a powerful, wear-free motor and electronic gear shifting into an innovative drive unit system, all under the same housing. The advantages are:

    • The all-in-one Pinion MGU requires (apart from an oil change every 10.000 km) zero maintenance.
    • Thanks to the long-lasting belt drive, there is no need for a chain and rear derailleur - two components that are constantly exposed to dirt and water. The advantage: significantly reduced service efforts.
    • Without a rear derailleur and cassette, and with the central placement of the motor-gear unit in the bottom bracket area, the mass on the rear wheel shrinks to a minimum. The result: optimal weight distribution with balanced handling off-road.
    • The integrated gearbox enables uninterrupted shifting under full load. If desired, the Pinion MGU can change gears automatically.

    You can find out more about the Pinion MGU and the other e-bike motor systems we use in this magazine article.

    GeometrY 

    The geometry table will help you find the perfect frame size. If you are unsure, our experts will be happy to help you with a free online consultation.

    sr.Table Scrollable
    S M L XL
    A Seat tube length 395 400 420 445
    B Top tube horizontal 552 584 606 627
    C Head tube angle 64,2° 64,2° 64,2° 64,2°
    D Seat tube angle* 78,7° 78,7° 78,7° 78,7°
    D1 Seat tube angle 75,3° 75,4° 75,3° 75,3°
    D2 Rail height 595 600 620 645
    E Head tube length 108 108 118 126
    F Chainstay length 447 447 447 447
    G Wheelbase 1210 1244 1269 1302
    H 25,5 25,5 25,5 25,5
    I Fork length 593 593 593 593
    K Fork offset 44 44 44 44
    M Standover 743 745 746 746
    R Reach 424 455 475 495
    S Stack 628 633 643 670
    STR Stack to Reach*** 1,48 1,39 1,35 1,35

    All lengths in mm

    * The effective seat angle (D) indicates the actual sitting position on the bike, measured at a reference height (D2). Due to the offset of the seat tube in relation to the bottom bracket, the effective seat angle (D) does not correspond to the seat tube angle (D1). The effective seat angle (D) is therefore calculated from the intersection of the straight line, starting from the bottom bracket, with the height of the saddle rail (D2). The height of the saddle rail (D2) corresponds to typical reference sizes for the respective frame sizes.

    ** Left BB Drop with 29“ front and rear with Flipchip low, right BB Drop when 29“ in front and 27,5“ in rear with flip chip high

    *** STR: Higher number indicates more upright sitting posture

    sr.Table Scrollable
    S M L XL
    A Seat tube length 395 400 420 445
    B Top tube horizontal 551 583 605 626
    C Head tube angle 64,6° 64,6° 64,6° 64,6°
    D Seat tube angle* 79,1° 79,1° 79,1° 79,1°
    D1 Seat tube angle 75,7° 75,8° 75,7° 75,7°
    D2 Rail height 595 600 620 645
    E Head tube length 108 108 118 126
    F Chainstay length 447 447 447 447
    G Wheelbase 1207 1241 1265 1293
    H 29 29 29 29
    I Fork length 583 583 583 583
    K Fork offset 44 44 44 44
    M Standover 740 742 743 743
    R Reach 430 461 481 501
    S Stack 624 629 639 656
    STR Stack to Reach*** 1,45 1,36 1,33 1,31

    All lengths in mm

    * The effective seat angle (D) indicates the actual sitting position on the bike, measured at a reference height (D2). Due to the offset of the seat tube in relation to the bottom bracket, the effective seat angle (D) does not correspond to the seat tube angle (D1). The effective seat angle (D) is therefore calculated from the intersection of the straight line, starting from the bottom bracket, with the height of the saddle rail (D2). The height of the saddle rail (D2) corresponds to typical reference sizes for the respective frame sizes.

    ** Left BB Drop with 29“ front and rear with Flipchip low, right BB Drop when 29“ in front and 27,5“ in rear with flip chip high

    *** STR: Higher number indicates more upright sitting posture

    Test Reports

    SIMPLON RAPCON :ePinion: The first big review at EMTB

    Successful first review: “If you are looking for a downhill-orientated enduro with Pinion technology, you can only find it at Simplon at the moment” - says EMTB magazine in its big test of the new RAPCON :ePinion. 

    Read more!

    Facts & Figures

    Technical details
    MAX. WEIGHT (BIKE+ RIDER + GEAR) 140 kg
    fork travel / length / OFFSET 160/571/44 mm I 170 / 586 / 44 mm
    shock size (EYE TO EYE LENGTH X STROKE) 205 x 62,5 mm
    UPPER SHOCK HARDWARE Trunnion
    LOWER SHOCK HARDWARE 10 x 40 mm
    REAR AXLE / THRU-AXLE LENGTH / THREAD PITCH 148 x 12 mm / 172 x M12 x 1.0 mm
    FRONT AXLE 110 x 15 mm
    MAX. TIRE DIMENSION ETRTO: 65-622 / Inches: 29*2.60
    MAX. BRAKE ROTOR SIZE 220 mm
    brake mount PM7
    SEAT POST DIAMETER 31,6 mm
    HEADSET STANDARD AZA-639
    MAX. CHAINRING SIZE 39 Teeth
    UDH DERAILLEUR HANGER No
    WATER BOTTLE MOUNTS 1
    MAX. WATER BOTTLE SIZE 500-750ml Configuration Dependent
    MOTOR Pinion MGU E1.12
    MAX. SUPPORT LEVEL 400 %
    MAX. TORQUE 85 Nm
    MAX. power 600 Watt
    Battery capacity 720 / 960 Wh only frame size L, XL
    RANGE EXTENDER -
    CHARGE ON BIKE Yes
    REMOVABLE BATTERY Yes
    CHILD TRAILER READINESS No
    KICKSTAND COMPATIBLE No
    Intended use

    Bike classification: ASTM category 4 

    • Bicycles and e-bikes which, in addition to being used in categories 1, 2 and 3, are also used on off-road tracks and challenging trails (S3+) as well as on difficult terrain, at speeds below 40 km/h, and which require a high level of technical skill.Jumps and drops are limited to 120 cm. 
    • Jumps & drops: ≤ 120 cm 
    • Skills: technical skills, practice & good bike control required 
    • Bike type: All Mountain Bike, Enduro Bike 

    Packages

    Take off with one of our preconfigured equipment packages and customise it to your personal style!