German e-bike specialist Rotwild has launched not one, however two new electrical bicycles for individuals who can’t resist the decision of journey. These two new e-MTBs are crammed to the brim with spectacular know-how, and promise intuitive efficiency and all-around versatility. Showcased at Eurobike 2023, these two fashions command fairly a premium, so let’s dive proper in.
The primary mannequin is the Rotwild R.X1000, and it’s marketed as an “all-mountain powerhouse.” The bike will get a carbon-fiber body that makes use of the R.X750 as a springboard. It’s, nonetheless, extensively enhanced to supply improved off-road efficiency. Talking of efficiency, the R.X1000 makes use of top-tier MTB elements comparable to Fox 36 Float entrance suspension with 150 millimeters of journey. The bike additionally makes use of Magura MT5 disc brakes, and rolls on a mullet-wheel setup with a 29-inch entrance and 27.5 rear wheel. The tires are a combo of Schwalbe Magic Mary and Schwalbe Hans Dampf on the back and front, respectively.
On the coronary heart of the Rotwild R.X1000 is the Pinion Motor-Gearbox Unit (MGU) which homes the motor and transmission in a single housing. This eliminates the necessity for the standard drivetrain, thereby offering potential weight financial savings and a extra sturdy construct. Within the case of the R.X1000, it’s powered by the MGU E1.12, which gives a 12-speed digital drivetrain, and produces 600 watts and 85 Newton-meters of torque. The motor is housed in a magnesium casing that protects its internals whereas preserving this light-weight. As for the battery, it’s an IPU1000 Ultracore unit with a 960 watt hours.
Up subsequent, the R.C1000 is an all-rounder electrical mountain bike with long-distance using in thoughts. It shares lots in frequent with the R.X1000, such because the carbon fiber body, the Pinion MGU drive, and even the IPU1000 Ultracore battery. It does, nonetheless, ditch the mullet setup for a pair of 29er wheels for higher lengthy distance capabilities. Moreover, Rotwild has tailor-made the R.C1000 for on a regular basis use with mudguards and detachable racks.
The Rotwild R.C1000 can be underpinned by totally different suspension {hardware}. Up entrance, it will get a DT Swiss F535 suspension fork with 140 millimeters of journey. TRP C2.3 hydraulic disc brakes be certain that the bike involves a assured cease, no matter how a lot load you’re carrying. Final however not least, the R.C1000 will get a Supernova M99 Mini Professional excessive beam lamp and a TL3 Professional LED tail mild as commonplace, for optimum nighttime visibility.
On the subject of pricing and availability, Rotwild’s merchandise have been by no means budget-friendly choices, and the identical is true with the brand new R.X1000 and R.C1000. The R.X1000 Professional carries a price ticket of 9,999 euros, or about $10,954 USD, whereas the top-of-the-line R.X1000 Extremely will set you again 11,999 euros, or the equal of $13,145 USD. In the meantime, thetouring targeted R.C1000 is available in only one Tour mannequin, and carries a price ticket of 9,999 euros, or round $10,954 USD.