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180-millimetre EnduroRotwild R.G375

Adrian Kaether

 · 01.08.2021

180-millimetre Enduro: Rotwild R.G375Photo: Rotwild
180-millimetre Enduro: Rotwild R.G375
Small and light battery, full suspension travel and full-throttle geometry. With the R.G375, Rotwild is adding a gravity e-mountainbike to its 375 range.

Low weight and full power. Thanks to a small battery but full Shimano EP8 drive, the bikes from Rotwild's 375 series were among the most interesting of 2021 (EMTB reported). Now the Hesse-based company is launching another e-MTB with the same concept - easily removable battery, full EP8 drive - and with more suspension travel.

Rotwild R.G 375: The facts at a glance

  • 29 inch, 180 millimetre suspension travel
  • Shimano EP8 (85Nm)
  • 375 Wh battery (1.9 kg, removable)
  • Geometry: steering angle 63°, reach 475 mm, chainstays 460 mm
  • 20.3 kilogrammes (size M, manufacturer's specification)
  • Only one model for 8999 euros
As with the other 375 models from Rotwild, the 1.9-kilogram battery can be easily removed at the touch of a button.Photo: Rotwild As with the other 375 models from Rotwild, the 1.9-kilogram battery can be easily removed at the touch of a button.

Built for downhills: 180 millimetres of suspension travel, smooth geometry

The R.G375 is uncompromisingly designed for downhill riding, as the "G" in the name for Gravity indicates. 180 millimetres of front and rear suspension travel in combination with 29-inch wheels smooth out even the roughest bumps in the bike park and offer enough reserves for big jumps. The geometry is flat and long.

A fully-fledged Shimano EP8 drives the Rotwild. To prevent the charging port cover from being lost, it can be magnetically attached to the frame at a specific point.Photo: Rotwild A fully-fledged Shimano EP8 drives the Rotwild. To prevent the charging port cover from being lost, it can be magnetically attached to the frame at a specific point.

A steering angle of an extremely slack 63 degrees in combination with 460 mm chainstays and a reach of 475 millimetres in size L should give the R.G375 an extremely smooth ride, while the steep seat angle should ensure a good riding position on the climbs. With a full carbon frame and a weight of 20.3 kilograms in frame size M (manufacturer's specification), the bike is light for an e-MTB, but not as light as the direct competition from Specialized, the Kenevo SLwhich, however, also has a weaker drive.

A comprehensive chainstay protector absorbs impacts on the frame.Photo: Rotwild A comprehensive chainstay protector absorbs impacts on the frame. High-quality and well-sealed bearings should also withstand hard use for a long time. The water bottle travels in the Fidlock holder.Photo: Rotwild High-quality and well-sealed bearings should also withstand hard use for a long time. The water bottle travels in the Fidlock holder.
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Weight and equipment: 20.3 kilograms, 8999 euros

For the time being, the Rotwild R.G375 will only be available in the Pro version with Fox Performance Elite suspension, Shimano XT, Magura MT5 brakes and E-Thirteen wheels. The new seatpost from E-Thirteen can be adjusted extensively in its stroke (up to 260 millimetres) and should therefore also make tall riders happy. The Pro model will be available from dealers from December and will cost 8999 euros.

For the time being, only the €8999 Pro model will be available, which will be available from Red Deer dealers from December 2021.Photo: Rotwild For the time being, only the €8999 Pro model will be available, which will be available from Red Deer dealers from December 2021.
Adrian Kaether

Adrian Kaether's favourite thing to do is ride mountain bikes on bumpy enduro trails. The tech expert and bike tester knows all about Newton metres and watt hours, high and low-speed damping. As test manager at MYBIKE, Adrian also likes to think outside the box and tests cargo bikes and step-through bikes as well as the latest (e-)MTBs.

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