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?

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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!

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Naturally, a relaxing stop at the lakeside must not be missed!

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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?”

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“But don’t rush!” A chance to enjoy a moment of cheerful loneliness.

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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!

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The conical tubes reflect the manufacturers’ love for details and add an exclusive touch to the Rotwild.

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High-end equipment: sensitive but strong Shimano brakes with nice power control mechanism, wide cockpit for a great deal of safety …

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… and the Fox suspension fork in the front facilitates quality at all times.

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The Bosch drive system with 250 watts is nicely integrated in the frame and therefore protected against unwanted contact to the ground.

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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


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