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.

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…

Even the Simon logo is geeky