The Simplon MR.T2 of Per Bittner
German Per Bittner finished fourth at the 2015 Datev Challenge Roth on a brand new Simplon MR.T2 bike. Here is a closer look at this new model from the Austrian brand with an interesting blend of components. Bittner was also featured a few weeks back in our slow motion video Challenge Roth feature.
Per Bittner let us set his race bike aside during check-in to snap a few close-up images.
The cockpit of the Simplon MR.T2 is integrated into the frame.
Bittner rides with elevated arm pads and uses Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components with one button controls on the extensions.
A side view of Per Bittner's cockpit.
The BTA system is a Profile Design Aero HC.
Yvonne Van Vlerken's tiny Simplon MR.T2 has a transition hump on the toptube to match up better with the integrated cockpit.
Up close with the Simplon's rear triangle.
Born in Austria.
The brakes are hidden inside the forks in the front.
The rear brakes sit below the chainstays and behind the Quarq power meter with SRAM rings.
A Bontrager cage is mounted behind the Cobb JOF saddle with what appears to be a home made holder in that Ritchey 1-bolt saddle clamp.
Bittner's choice is a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain.
23mm Continental Grand Prix 4000s II trires on Marengo M88 CC Carbon wheels.
Bittner in action in Roth on his Simplon MR.T2.
All images © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch.com
