I comprehended just fine. Thing is you’re advocating for not believing almost everyone and disregarding everything else without any evidence.
Difference between the fastest bike tested and a few other brands’ flagships can be nearly 30W. This alone renders your justification invalid.
You’re essentially advocating for ignorance over science because of a sort of cycling nihilism. It’s just a terrible take.
So their data is with a rider? Or dummy? That’s great to hear.
Joe
Holy…
This is comedy.
As far as I know, we have RennRad and Tour magazine actually wind tunnel testing road bikes. Both seem like good attempts at a sensible protocol. Tour’s test including a dummy with moving legs.
How is this not superior to any brand just claiming some sort of unverified improvement?
This is the best we’ve got. Is it perfect. No.
I’m happy we’ve got some actual testing.
If I was in the market for an aero bike (I’m not), I’d definitely consider the Simplon. Personally, I don’t care about totally trivial issues like the name etc. I just care about performance. I’d black out the brand name anyway. I’m ashamed to admit I like black chunky aero bikes. I know, I’m not proud of it. Do I think I’m Batman? I’m basically a child…
I do a fair amount of training. Just throwing away potential watt savings for aesthetics etc, kinda doesn’t sit well with me. Would I train another 5 hours a week to make up for my illogical bike choice. Not likely.
Then again, would I ride an inflatable duck if it was faster? Probably not…
A man has his limits 
It’s a bit like computers, to me. Just buy the fastest you can afford. Interestingly, in this case it’s a brand very few of us have even heard of. Personally, I think that’s cool.
Yes but you haven’t seen me yet chosing case for PC 
Ja! Natürlich. Mit ze moving legs.
That looks really good! I was thinking back when tri bikes were tested with “bike only” (or maybe that’s still a thing?) and it’s like…how about with a person on it? Seems like managing the airflow around the rider would be part of the key to the fastest bike. Cool, thanks!
Joe
Rim brake??!
Can this frameset be purchased in the US?
Surprised nobody has mentioned the Cervelo S5 in direct comparison. They appear very similar.
it does and it doesn’t. I would say the closest comparison is the SystemSix or the Ribble Ultra. Still a much faster (yet heavier) bike than the Supersix.
I’ll give you the Ribble, which does bring many distinct features to the table. The Supersix while very aero in testing looks more aero conventional and maybe more of a straight comparison to an Aeroad. The Bianchi Oltre like the Simplon and S5 use a similar cockpit design which I’d argue contribute greatly to their aero performance. Honestly it’s all a bit academic, among any of the true aero frame offerings the differences are not as big as the bike companies would like people to believe. If it were then most pro teams would be riding the same bikes if the competitive advantage were indeed that large.
Mental looking bike, I like it.
Like a cross between Stork Aerfast & Cervelo s5
Early this year I watched that interview on the Nero Show Podcast with one of Tour Magazine’s engineers and I heard him mention the Simplon Pride II as the fastest bike they have ever tested in their wind tunnel. I looked it up and fell in love with it.
I am riding one right now, and boy o boy!!!
It’s fast!!!
More details please!
Spec, tires, weight, ride feel, how is it in crosswind?
I see this bike often in Austria. Its also not “that” expensive @ 7500 euros, at least compared to most other bikes comparable to it.
(Paywalled…) Appears Simplon has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 
https://www.bike-eu.com/48475/simplon-applies-for-chapter-11-status-as-restructuring-procedures-continue
