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Simplon Grid 365Carbon city bike for urban commuters - a bike for all occasions

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 27.02.2025

With the Grid 365, Simplon aims to combine the speed and manoeuvrability of a city bike with the stability and versatility of a touring bike.
With the Grid 365, Simplon presents a versatile carbon city bike for everyday use in the city and beyond.
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Simplon is expanding its product portfolio with a new city bike for everyday urban use. The Grid 365 is aimed at commuters and city cyclists who are looking for a versatile and comfortable bike for everyday use.

Simplon Grid 365: Fast city bike with touring quality

The frame is made of carbon and, according to the manufacturer, should offer a good balance of dynamics and riding comfort. With a tyre width of 40 millimetres, the Grid 365 is designed for various surfaces such as asphalt, cobblestones or light gravel paths. The bike comes fully equipped as standard, including mudguards, pannier rack, lights and a kickstand.

Simplon offers the Grid 365 in five frame sizes from XS to XL to cover different body sizes. According to the manufacturer, the frame in size M weighs 1150 grams and the total weight of the bike starts at 11.5 kilograms. Simplon gives the maximum system weight as 130 kilograms.

Thanks to the dropouts being offset to the rear, a flatter angle of the fork blades is achieved. This design is intended to increase the vertical flexibility of the fork and thus effectively reduce vibrations and shocks. Just like the voluminous 40 mm gravel tyres.Photo: SimplonThanks to the dropouts being offset to the rear, a flatter angle of the fork blades is achieved. This design is intended to increase the vertical flexibility of the fork and thus effectively reduce vibrations and shocks. Just like the voluminous 40 mm gravel tyres.

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Frame & Geometry

According to Simplon, the carbon frame of the Grid 365 was specially developed for use in the city and on commuter routes. The geometry is designed to enable an upright, comfortable riding position without neglecting the riding dynamics. The steering angle is 70 degrees for all frame sizes and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The chainstays measure 430 or 435 millimetres, depending on the frame size.

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Simplon has equipped the frame with numerous mounting points: Eight on the frame and six on the fork are designed to allow the mounting of accessories such as panniers or additional bottle holders.

A special feature is the integrated storage compartment in the down tube, which can be used to store tools, spare tubes or snacks. The cover of the storage compartment also has holders for a multitool, a CO2 cartridge or a Apple Airtag.

The storage compartment in the down tube offers space for a tube and the most necessary tools.Photo: Frederick SamsThe storage compartment in the down tube offers space for a tube and the most necessary tools.

Equipment & variants

The Grid 365 is available in three equipment variants: Essential, Selection and Premium. All variants are equipped with a carbon fork, 40 millimetre wide Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres and hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano. The wheels are from DT Swiss (model G 1800) and are combined with a Shutter hub dynamo.

For the gearing, Simplon uses different groupsets depending on the equipment variant: The Essential version comes with a Sram Apex 1x11 drivetrain, the Selection version with Shimano GRX 600 2x11 and the Premium version with Shimano GRX 810 1x11.

The handlebars are 700 millimetres wide and straight on all versions, which favours an upright riding position. The Grid 365 can be optionally equipped with a suspension fork with 40 millimetres of travel.

A lighting system and...
Photo: Frederick Sams

Application area & accessories

Simplon is positioning the Grid 365 as a versatile everyday bike that is suitable for both the daily commute to work and weekend excursions. The wide tyres and stable construction should also make it possible to ride on unpaved paths.

The standard luggage rack is designed for a load of 15 kilograms. The integrated lighting system is powered by a hub dynamo. Aluminium mudguards are designed to protect the Grid 365 from dirt and splash water, making it suitable for use all year round.

High-quality aluminium mudguards protect against dirt and splash water, so that even rainy weather is no obstacle. A sturdy luggage rack with a load capacity of 15 kg makes it easier to transport items.Photo: Frederick SamsHigh-quality aluminium mudguards protect against dirt and splash water, so that even rainy weather is no obstacle. A sturdy luggage rack with a load capacity of 15 kg makes it easier to transport items.

Gravel version, availability & price

In addition to the Grid 365 as a city bike, Simplon also offers a sportier gravel variant called Grid on. This is characterised by racing handlebars, a 12-speed gear system and special equipment packages.

There are two colour options to choose from: Dark Pine Green Metallic (Glossy) / Polished Silver Metallic (Glossy) and Sand Beige (Glossy) / Black (Glossy).

The Simplon Grid 365 is due to go on sale from March 2025. The starting price for the Essential version is 3499 euros, the Selection version costs 3699 euros and the Premium version 4399 euros.

Colour variant: The Simplon Grid 365 is also available in metallic green.Photo: SimplonColour variant: The Simplon Grid 365 is also available in metallic green.

Technical specifications of the Simplon Grid 365

  • Frame material: Carbon
  • Fork: Simplon Grid Carbon rigid fork (optional: 40 mm suspension fork)
  • Wheel size: 28 inch (40-622 mm)
  • Tyre width: 40 mm
  • Circuit: Sram Apex 1x11 (Essential), Shimano GRX 600 2x11 (Selection), Shimano GRX 810 1x11 (Premium)
  • Brakes: Shimano BL-RS600/405 (hydraulic disc brakes)
  • Impellers: DT Swiss G 1800 with Shutter hub dynamo
  • Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Overland 40 mm
  • Handlebars: Simplon Bar 700 mm (Flatbar)
  • Saddle: Selle Italia X3 Boost
  • Seat post: Simplon Lite Rod (Essential, Selection), Simplon Carbon Rod (Premium)
  • Frame sizes: XS (45), S (49), M (53), L (57), XL (62)
  • Weight: from 11.5 kg (frame weight size M: 1150 g)
  • Max. system weight: 130 kg
  • Price: from 3499 euros (Essential), 3699 euros (Selection), 4399 euros (Premium)
  • Availability: from March 2025

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Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Editor-in-Chief

Barbara Merz-Weigandt, editor-in-chief of MYBIKE, the magazine for dedicated everyday and touring cyclists, lives on Lake Starnberg. Her great passion: travelling. She has crossed the Alps by touring bike - on the Via Claudia Augusta, the Ciclovia Munich-Venezia and the Alpe-Adria cycle path. She has explored the islands of Croatia and the Lycian coast by motorised sailboat and bike, and has travelled to all the Balearic and Canary Islands by bike. Her favourite place to ride her mountain bike is on the trails in the Bavarian Alps, the Dolomites or on La Palma.

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