Rapcon Pmax tested by E-MTB

Geometry

Rico Haase of E-MTB has put the E-MTB to the acid test. What he noticed right away: the bike’s agility and smooth rolling behaviour even at high speeds. “The Rapcon Pmax is definitely not sluggish or feels slow and clunky”, says the expert. Its geometry allows for an extremely sporty riding behaviour. 

Go to Rapcon Pmax’s geometry

Out on the trails

Climbs are a breeze with the Rapcon Pmax. Thanks to the power of the Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit and a wide rear tyre, loose gravel, rocks and wet grass aren’t any problem at all. Only when the terrain become very steep, the front wheel might lose a bit of its grip. However, shifting your weight over the handlebars helps the bike to quickly regain its traction. 

Test rider Rico Haase was especially impressed by the bike’s performance on downhill sections: “The Simplon Rapcon Pmax is a full-blooded race speedster that can handle its fair share of blows.” Challenging terrain with root carpets and rock passages are easy to master, and you can get into a good flow right from the start. Changing directions is possible without too much effort. 

It weighs in at 22.9 kg which is also not too shabby. Quite the contrary: Its low centre of gravity makes it well-balanced and supports its sporty riding behaviour. Another feature that has the E-MTB collect Brownie points: its mixed-wheels concept, which significantly improves handling on challenging technical sections. 

Verdict

Pros: 
•    well balanced: Despite its 22.9 kg, the E-MTB feels sporty and agile. 
•    smart cable routing: The various cables are hardly visible because they’re routed internally through the steerer tube right below the headset.
•    a plush suspension setup: The RockShox products give the bike a plush suspension setup – they have quite the “pop” and make for a smooth rolling behaviour, which is especially noticeable on downhill sections.  
•    customisable: Thanks to the online configurator, you can configurate the bike just how you want it. 

Cons: 

•    shock settings: The shock on the downtube is somewhat hidden, which makes it harder to adjust according to the tester. 
•    seat: The saddle that the tester chose caused him some discomfort on longer tours – however, it can easily be replaced by other models. 

If you’re eager to read the entire test review of the Rapcon Pmax: Go for it! You’re already more than convinced by the e-fully’s merits? Then go ahead and configurate the bike according to your wishes and requirements!