Product news: With the Simplon GRID :eLight and the GRID 365 :eLight, the Austrian manufacturer is launching two e-gravel bikes designed to combine sporty performance, everyday features, and a discreet electric drive. The two models address different areas of use – from off-road to touring to daily commuting.
The design of the Simplon GRID :eLight focuses less on pure engine power than on the integration of a lightweight drive system, modular equipment, and a targeted focus on the specific application. The models feature Simplon's "Advanced Gravel Geometry," which is designed for a balanced blend of efficiency, control, and comfort. A slack steering angle, an extended front end, and a sporty yet comfortable seating position are designed to enable stable and direct handling both on and off-road.
Both models are based on a carbon frame with a Raptour carbon fork and allow the use of tires up to 50 mm wide (45 mm as standard, up to 50 mm without fenders). A 40 mm suspension fork is also available as an option. With a total of twelve mounting points, a wide variety of configurations can be realized – from a minimalist gravel bike to a fully equipped everyday bike.
Standard equipment includes tubeless-ready wheels, powerful disc brakes, and a wide-range 1x drivetrain. Two equipment packages per model can be customized using the Simpln configurator.
Simplon GRID :eLight models with TQ drive
The drive system is based on the TQ HPR60 motor, which offers 60 Nm of torque, 250 W of power, and a weight of 1,85 kg, offering a lightweight, efficient assistance approach. The integrated 290 Wh battery can be optionally supplemented with a 160 Wh range extender. The system is designed for a natural riding feel and integrates discreetly into the frame design. It is operated via a 2-inch color display in the top tube.
Simplon GRID 365 :eLight for urban use
The GRID 365 :eLight model is also available as a flat-bar version, specifically designed for the demands of everyday riding and commuting. This version comes factory-equipped with mudguards, lighting, a side stand, and a luggage rack, but remains technically identical to the drop-bar version. Despite the urban spec, the frame retains its sporty stance.
Simplon GRID :eLight and GRID 365 :eLight in comparison
According to the manufacturer, the new models are intended to close the gap between sporting use and everyday urban life and offer a wide range of applications thanks to their system integration and equipment configurations.
| feature | Simplon GRID :eLight | Simplon GRID 365 :eLight |
|---|---|---|
| field of application. | Sporty, Tour, Gravel, Bikepacking | Urban, Commuting, Tour |
| Links | Drop bar (road bike handlebar) | Flatbar (straight handlebar) |
| Factory equipment | Configurable via SIMPLON configurator | Fully equipped (lights, mudguards, luggage rack, etc.) |
| driving position | Sporty and comfortable | Comfort-oriented with a sporty basic character |
| frame material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Motor | TQ HPR60 (60 Nm, 250 W, 1,85 kg) | TQ HPR60 (identical) |
| Rechargeable battery | 290 Wh, optional 160 Wh range extender | 290 Wh, optional 160 Wh range extender |
| Impeller size | 28 inches (45-622 mm) | 28 inches (identical) |
| Tire width (standard) | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Maximum tire clearance | Up to 50 mm (without mudguards) | Up to 50 mm (without mudguards) |
| Suspension (optional) | 40 mm suspension fork possible (e.g. RockShox Rudy) | 40 mm suspension fork possible |
| Mounting points (frame + fork) | 12 (6 on the frame, 6 on the fork) | 12 (identical) |
| Display | Integrated 2-inch color display in the top tube | Integrated 2-inch color display in the top tube |
| Weight | from 12,5 kg | from 12,5 kg |
| System weight (max.) | 130 kg | 130 kg |
| Colors | Caribbean Blue / Aqua Blue (Matte), Graphite Gray (Glossy) | Identical |
| Price (from) | 4.999 Euros | 4.999 Euros |
| Availability | From July 2025 | From July 2025 |
Both models share the same technical underpinnings, but differ mainly in ergonomics, handlebar shape and factory-selected equipment.