But the Rotwild also impresses technically, because the carbon-reinforced battery housing has an extremely positive effect on the overall weight: The scales stop at 18.9 kilos. The disadvantage: The battery for the Brose drive is permanently installed in the frame and can only be removed by a specialist dealer. This restricts handling when charging and on long tours. In terms of riding dynamics, the Rotwild is lively and agile and - thanks to its short chainstays - feels most at home on angled trails with quick changes of direction. The remote seat post and the grippy 2.4 Conti X King tyres provide plenty of reserves for rough downhill battles.
ConclusionLight, agile, well thought-out, high-quality equipment, expensive - the Rotwild has a razor-sharp USP. A real eye-catcher.
Reach 1435 hm
Efficiency class A+
Price 5999 Euro
Info www.rotwild.de
Drive
Motor/position Brose Power Engine 250 W/ mid-engine
Max. Torque 90 Nm
Battery Li-Io, 518 Wh (integrated)
Switching/translation Front: 38.24; rear: 11-speed Shimano XT (11-36)
Display/size Brose/2.4 inch
Software/stand Red deer/k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material S/M/L/XL Aluminium with carbon
Fork Fox 32 Float Performance Fit4
Seat post Kind Shock LEV Integra 100 mm telescope with remote
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano XT/180/180 mm
Impellers DT Swiss X 1900 Spline 29
Tyres Continental X-King Racesport 2.4
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 18.9 kg/51:49 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 517 mm
Handlebar width 750 mm
Reach/Stack 409/635 mm
BB offset/Q factor -68 mm/197 mm
EMTB judgement VERY GOOD² 184 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
