E-Mountainbike Review: Rotwild R.C1 Hybrid HT 29
You can’t buy style. But you can have it! The Rotwild R.C1 Hybrid has style. The rather compact mountain bike impresses – as we are used to by Rotwild – with an excellent aesthetic look. But is there more to the bike than just good looks?
Of course we wanted to look good as well. That’s why we asked Paulina to ride the Rotwild. Looks great on her! Key question: Does it also run well (forward, uphill, downhill)? To find out, we took the R.C1 Hybrid E-MTB out into nature along country lanes, meadows, and forest paths. Nothing but freedom!
Naturally, a relaxing stop at the lakeside must not be missed!
Where are the friends? The Rotwild R.C1 Hybrid takes you faster than fast to your agreed meeting point. In times of the new digital era, friends may quickly be located: “Where are you?”
“But don’t rush!” A chance to enjoy a moment of cheerful loneliness.
Girl power: Paulina chases along the trails. The large 29-inch wheels provide a great deal of safety and traction, yet the Rotwild does not feel or seem bulky with its large wheels. Why not? Because its compact construction and very well-balanced geometry provide great handling and loads of riding fun. We are stoked!
The conical tubes reflect the manufacturers’ love for details and add an exclusive touch to the Rotwild.
High-end equipment: sensitive but strong Shimano brakes with nice power control mechanism, wide cockpit for a great deal of safety …
… and the Fox suspension fork in the front facilitates quality at all times.
The Bosch drive system with 250 watts is nicely integrated in the frame and therefore protected against unwanted contact to the ground.
The R.C1 Hybrid in the side view.
To sum up:
For 3,999€ you get the Rotwild R.C1 Hybrid HT 29, an E mountain bike with well considered and functional equipment, combined with very elaborate frame design and exclusive look. Points of criticism? Negative!
Words & Photos: Robin Schmitt
