Kettler QUADRIGA DUO CX12 FS SUV

The “QUADRIGA DUO CX12 FS SUV” model from the “Kettler” brand, released in 2023, is a high-quality e-bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 7,599 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical and functional features that make it suitable for both everyday use and challenging tours.

The bike’s frame is made of robust aluminium and contributes to a maximum permissible weight of 160 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 28 kg. The braking system is fitted with SHIMANO Deore XT BR-M8120 disc brakes, featuring 4-piston calipers at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also SHIMANO Deore XT BL-M8100, and the brake discs measure 180 mm at the front and 203 mm at the rear.

The bike features a SHIMANO Deore XT RD-M8100 12-speed derailleur, operated via the SHIMANO Deore XT SL-M8100 shifter. A comfortable ride is ensured by the SR SUNTOUR Zeron35 Air fork with 150 mm of travel and the RockShox Deluxe Select shock absorber, also with 150 mm of travel.

In terms of lighting, the bike is fitted with the FUXON FF-100 front light, which offers a brightness of 100 lux, and the FUXON R-Glow EB rear light. The pedals are ZECURE VPE-527, and the crankset is an FSA CK-762. The cassette is a SHIMANO Deore XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51T gear ratio, whilst the drivetrain is also from SHIMANO Deore XT CN-M8100.

The handlebars are ergotec Low Riser Ray, combined with ERGON GP1 grips and a Swell-XR35.0 stem with a length of 100 mm. The headset is an Acros AZF-580 with a diameter of 1.8 inches. The tyres are Schwabe Johnny Watts Performance (65-584), fitted to RODI TRYP35 rims, which are laced with Spoke 2.0 blk spokes. The hubs are SHIMANO Deore XT: the HB-M8110 model at the front and the FH-M8010 model at the rear.

The ZECURE VL-3561 saddle sits on a LIMOTEC A1Z dropper post measuring 34.9 x 150 mm and is secured by a seat clamp with a diameter of 38.6 mm. Curana Apollo 70 FS mudguards, an URSUS Wave kickstand and an IRack 2 luggage rack complete the specification.

The bike is powered by a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with an output of 25/85 Nm and two Bosch PowerTube batteries with a total capacity of 1250 Wh. The display is a Bosch KIOX, which offers comprehensive information and control options.

In summary, the “QUADRIGA DUO CX12 FS SUV” from Kettler offers an excellent combination of stability, performance and comfort, making it ideal for a wide range of uses.