Cannondale Simon Electronic Suspension Control System

Cannondale introduced a (previously) secret suspension project called “Simon” at Interbike that is generating some serious buzz. The idea is that the rider can tune and control suspension characteristics using an electronic, computer-like interface mounted into the bike. The cool joystick-looking toggle switch is used to navigate menus that allow you to adjust travel height …
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Cannondale introduced a (previously) secret suspension project called “Simon” at Interbike that is generating some serious buzz. The idea is that the rider can tune and control suspension characteristics using an electronic, computer-like interface mounted into the bike. The cool joystick-looking toggle switch is used to navigate menus that allow you to adjust travel height and even choose pre-programmed ride modes like XC, AM, and DH.

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The Simon is BRAND NEW and so there’s no word on how it performs or even when (or if) it will be on the market. There’s a cool animation on the Cannondale website showing how the shock works but that’s about it; details are very sparse right now. Gimmick or serious MTB tech? We’ll have to wait and see…

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Even the Simon logo is geeky 🙂

 
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