Souplesse Light E-Bike Serie

Souplesse Light E-Bike Series

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« Souplesse - the art of pedalling »

“A round pedal stroke is considered a key technique for riding a bicycle effectively. Every turn of the pedals should be relaxed, easy and fluid à la souplesse – with e-support at the touch of a button if necessary.” MTB Cycletech 2020

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VelosophyAs an independent bicycle manufacturer, we at MTB Cycle tech have been following our own path since 1984. Motivation, quality and timeless design form the guard rails, innovations and pioneering achievements are the results of our persistent work. Out of a love for detail, we develop our products ourselves from the ground up and redesign them time and again to ensure that they always meet the highest demands for efficiency and suitability for daily use. Customisation is our service for the customer; development, assembly and sales on-site are our strate-gy for flexibly accommodating individual requests. It is, after all, the satisfaction of our customers that drives us in our daily work as well as the challenges of a constantly changing mobility. With this inspired way of thinking and working, we have always been creating freedom. And this should remain so in the future as well.

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Souplesse GP

Panasonic batteryFully integrated battery with 250 Wh of capacity and 36 V with Smart Controller button

Pinion gearbox transmissionInnovative gearbox transmission

technology: Made in Germany

Gates™ Carbon DriveOptimum power transfer for your

Souplesse GP: quiet, clean and extremely low maintenance

MAHLE driveThe X35 from ebikemotion

is a lightweight and dynamic rear dive with

250 W of power

Aluminium forkStable aluminium fork with tapered head tube, direct performance and outstanding stiffness

Asymmetric frame designAn asymmetric tube provides space for all of the e-drive’s operating elements

Supernova Mini 2Optional e-bike headlight for optimum illumination directly on the handlebar

Pinion DS2 rotary shifterEverything under control: Pinion’s latest innovation in the area of ergonomics and handling

Custom - top tubeUnderstated, hydroformed top tube ensures

a sporty look and envious glances

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Souplesse GRX

Panasonic batteryFully integrated Panasonic battery with 250 Wh of capacity and 36 V with Smart Controller

Shimano GRX 800High-quality Shimano derailleur

system in a 1x11 version

Custom chainstay yokeRigid connection of the PF30 bottom bracket to the chain

stay thanks to the custom chainstay-yoke connection

MAHLE driveThe X35 from ebikemotion

is a lightweight and dynamic rear dive with

250 W of power

Aluminium forkStable aluminium fork with tapered head tube, direct performance and outstanding stiffness

Asymmetric frame designClean optics thanks to the integration of all drive components in the asymmetric downtube

Shimano shifterEverything under control: superb handling and fast shifting with the SL-RS700 shift lever

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Design & Engineering

Souplesse frame

At first glance, our three E-Light frames are almost unrecognisable as e-bikes. The inconspicuous and lightweight aluminium frames with integrated drive elements score with understatement, sheer elegance and state-of-the-art system integration. The Souplesse GP is ideally suited for the Gates™ Carbon Drive belt.

Custom bottom bracket & chainstay yoke

With the GRX version of the Souplesse, the bottom bracket plays a key role. As with the Pinion mount, it serves as an important connecting element and provides an opening for mounting and removing the battery. In combination with the chainstay yoke, it ensures the necessary stiffness and sufficient freedom for chain ring and tire.

Custom aluminium dropout

While developing the Souplesse, we created a new custom dropout which, thanks to interchan-geable inserts, is compatible with various axle standards. With regard to the brake mount, it is also definitely "state-of-the-art" with its flat-mount standard.

Gates™ Carbon Drive

The carbon fibre-reinforced elastomer belt from Gates™ is a long-lasting drive solution. Operating grease-free, the belt convinces with its extreme tensile strength. Ideal for your Souplesse GP.

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MAHLE ebikemotion system

As a supplier of motor systems and components, MAHLE aspires to make mobility in the future more efficient, more environmentally friendly and more comfortable. With the ebikemotion X35, MAHLE offers an efficient platform for smart e-bikes and delivers unprecedented freedom in terms of design through its light and compact construction.

iWoc® ONE interfaceMAHLE’s iWoc® ONE button is a smart solution for operating your Souplesse model. Inconspicuously located on the downtube, the iModule with Bluetooth® function displays all necessary information, such as battery charge state and support levels.

Rear motor drive M1 X35The compact, gearless rear motor is the heart of the Souplesse. The latest motor technology makes it even more robust and more powerful. The «Drive M1» (25 km/h) convinces with extremely smooth and quiet running and, with 40 Nm, ensures powerfully dynamic support.

Panasonic battery 250 WhA fully integrated lithium-ion downtube battery from Panasonic is used on the Souplesse. Should servicing be necessary, the battery can only be removed by trained mechanics through the bottom bracket. We are the-reby able to optimally use the available installation space. All Souplesse models provide you with a battery capacity of 250 Wh; the battery is charged via the recharge socket located directly on the downtube.

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Pinion C-Line & DS2 rotary shifter

The compact magnesium housing of the C-Line is 33 % lighter than comparable housing made of aluminium. New manufacturing processes and extremely high precision allow new lightweight all-oys to be used. Integration is also a priority: we integrate brake lines and electric cables invisibly in the downtube with the Souplesse. The packet is rounded off with the DS2 rotary shifter. This con-vinces with its intuitive shifting. The grip, developed together with Ergon, makes shifting possible in the wet, cold, heat as well as under heavy load.

Pinion gearbox transmissions

The idea behind the Pinion central gearbox was born in the Porsche gearbox development centre in Weissach (Germany). The founders were driven by the aim of developing a bicycle transmission that functions as intuitively, precisely and as wear-free as a sports car. We have been using Pinion gear-boxes on our models for seven years. With the Souplesse series, the C-Line with 9 and 12 gears with Gates belt is used in addition to a GRX 1x11 derailleur system. In combination with a rear motor, this results in harmonious riding comfort, thereby reducing wear on the drive. «The new shape of shifting».

Number of gears

Overall ratio

Gear steps

Gear ratio in easiest gear

Gear ratio in fastest gear

Gearbox weight

Guarantee

Q-factor

Service interval

12

600 %

17,7 %

1,82

0.3

2100 g

2 years (optionally 5)

166 mm

9

568 %

24,3 %

1,82

0.32

2000 g

Every 10,000 km

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Shimano derailleur system

Shimano’s new groupset is the first one designed especially for use on unpaved roads. Here, the Japanese engineers combine proven road and mountain bike technologies to create gravel-specific components under the name «GRX». What works off-road is also suitable for daily use in the city. With the Souplesse, we use the mechanical model with 1x11 drivetrain. In combination with Deore brakes, this is a group that is ready for serious everyday use and also offers outstanding durability.

Shimano GRX 800 & SL-RS700 shift lever

A sensible mix of Shimano’s GRX group and proven Deore components forms the basis for the Souplesse with derailleur system. Our E-Light series is equipped with components suitable for demanding daily use: a 1x crank (40 teeth), an 11-42 cassette with sufficient gear reserve, a rear derailleur with Shadow Plus function as well as powerful disc brakes. Shifting is performed with the SL-RS700 shift lever. The integration of all cables rounds out the package.

Number of gears

Overall ratio

Gear steps of cassette

Metres of development of easiest gear

Metres of development of hardest gear

Weight of shifting system

Guarantee

Q-factor

Service interval

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382 %

11 - 42 T

2,11

8,07

Approx. 1810 g

2 years

165 mm

Every 2000 km*

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The MTB Cycletech Souplesse carries you elegantly and powerfully through everyday urban life. The uniquely unassuming frame features an intentional asymmetry on the downtube. This is also the only place where the hidden technology of the MAHLE ebikemotion drive becomes visible. Using the ONE switch on the downtube, you can activate various support levels as necessary. You can either do your share by pedalling the lightweight GRX 1x11 group from Shimano or opt for the low-maintenance Pinion bottom-bracket gearbox in combination with the Gates belt. Take off «a la souplesse»!

Properties

Models / prices

Application

Terrain

Endurance

Tour

Comfort

Urban

Sprint

Offroad

Souplesse

Souplesse

Pinion C1.12Pinion C1.9

GRX 1x11

from CHF 4,949.- from CHF 4,649.-

from CHF 3,449.-

/ EUR 4,569.- / EUR 4,419.-

/ EUR 3,219.-

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Souplesse GP Our luxury commuter model with Pinion shifting and proven Gates belt sets new standards. Thanks to the powerful, lightweight and nearly invisible motor components, you experience pure riding pleasure and show your style.

FRAME Souplesse aluminium Pinion / SHIFTING Pinion C1.12 with GatesTM CDX belt / DRIVE MAHLE ebikemotion X35 / BRAKES Shimano Deore Disc / STANDARD COLOUR M38

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Anyone with an eye for modern design has made the right choice with the Souplesse GRX. Thanks to the shifting system that is suitable for daily use and the nearly invisible e-power in the frame, you move through the city «a la souplesse». Go for it!

FRAME Souplesse aluminium PF30 man / SHIFTING SYSTEM Shimano GRX800 1x11 with chain / DRIVE MAHLE ebikemotion X35 250 W / BRAKES Shimano Deore Disc / STANDARD COLOUR M37

Souplesse GRX man

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The smart Souplesse Lady with high-quality components and puristic e-dri-ve is our feminine response for aesthetes who don’t want to compromise on performance.

FRAME Souplesse aluminium PF30 lady / SHIFTING SYSTEM Shimano GRX800 1x11 with chain / DRIVE MAHLE ebikemotion X35 250 W / BRAKES Shimano Deore Disc / STANDARD COLOUR M33

Souplesse GRX lady

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Frames

Drive

Battery capacity

Shifting

Power transfer

Brakes

Wheels

Fork

Weight

Souplesse Pinion diamond frame made of 6061 aluminium

Souplesse PF30 diamond frame / trapezoidal frame made of 6061 aluminium

MAHLE ebikemotion X35, 36 V, 40 Nm max. torque, 250 W (peak)

Panasonic 250 Wh, 36 V

Pinion C-Line gearbox transmission (9 and 12 gears)

Shimano GRX 800 derailleur system (1x11 gears)

GatesTM CDX Carbon Drive belt (Pinion) or

Shimano CN-HG701 chain

Shimano Deore disc brakes

ETRTO 622 (28“)

Rigid aluminium fork, tapered

~15.2 kg (version GRX in frame size M)

Specifications

Creme Weiss

Anthrazit Grau

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Colour options 2020

Text options

GatesTM CDX black/blue

Anthracite Grey

Cream White

Belt options (only with Pinion version)

M39Black, glossy

M1Rust, structured

M19Newrave, matt

M31Apricot, glossy

M5Orange, matt

M14Magnesium White, matt

M15Asphalt Grey, structured

M32Mojave Yellow, structured

O4Black, matt

M37

Arena Red, glossy

M7Aubergine, matt

M8Dark Blue, matt

M35Moon Dust, matt

M13Ochre, structured

M23Deep Blue, structured

M33Pastel Green, glossy

M22Extra Red, structured

M29Barrique, structured

M16Atacama Brown, structured

M21Ice Blue, structured

M12Delta Green, structured

M34Oxide Red, structured

M2Anthracite, matt

M38Topaz Blue, glossy

M36Cetonia, glossy

M27Speed Red, glossy

M30Petrol, structured

GatesTM CDX red/black

Colours

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Geometries

Material Headset Bottom bracketDropout

Brake mountMax. tire widthSeat tube ØPerm. total weight Frame weight Fork length

Fork weightBicycle weight**

Aluminium AW-6061, T6 treated

Tapered, IS 42/28.6, IS 52.1/40

PF30 68 mm or Pinion gearbox interface

moveable, 135 x 9 mm thru-axle with locking screw

(adjustment range: +/- 7mm), custom design, dropouts

Flat-mount Ø160 mm

700 x 42c (with mudguards)

31.6 mm

130 kg

2350 g (M)

416 mm

780 g

15.2 kg (frame size M, GRX)

Properties Souplesse GP

Frame sizes M L XL

Seat tube length *Top tube, horizontalHead tube lengthBottom bracket dropRear triangle lengthWheel baseSeat tube angleHead tube angleStandover ReachStack

508 545 575

600 634 660

154 178 208

75 75 75

438 438 438

1120 1157 1186

76° 76° 76°

70° 70° 70°

760 782 804

452 480 499

594 616 644

Frame sizes S M L XL

Seat tube length *Top tube, horizontalHead tube lengthBottom bracket dropRear triangle lengthWheel baseSeat tube angleHead tube angleStandover ReachStack

S M L

470 508 545 575

570 600 634 660

130 154 178 208

75 75 75 75

438 438 438 438

1088 1120 1157 1186

76° 76° 76° 76°

70° 70° 70° 70°

748 760 782 804

428 452 480 499

571 594 616 644

470 508 545

570 600 634

130 154 178

75 75 75

438 438 438

1088 1120 1157

76° 76° 76°

70° 70° 70°

- - -

427 452 480

570 600 634

Souplesse GRX man Souplesse GRX lady

**Varies depending on equipment

**Varies depending on equipment

Contact

Velobaze AG Grindelstrasse 98303 BassersdorfSwitzerland

Tel.: +41 44 876 50 20E-mail: hello@mtbcycle.com

www.mtbcycle.com

www.facebook.com/MTB-Cycletech

@mtb_cycletech

linkedin.com/company/mtb-cycletech

www.pinion.eu

www.ebikemotion.com

www.gatescarbondrive.com

www.bike.shimano.com

© VELOBAZE AG 2020

All information in this brochure is without guarantee.

Technical changes possible. Document is not updated.

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