The R.R275 X is the first motorised gravel bike from Rotwild and is intended as a reminiscence of the former RSR road platform. The new model has a correspondingly sporty design and is presented by the Hessian manufacturer as a Allroad bike marketed. "With its racing bike spirit, it is primarily at home on tarmac. However, it doesn't shy away from forest tracks, gravel or trails," says Rotwild boss Peter Schlitt.
Racing-style seating position
The hand-made carbon frame, which Rotwild developed in cooperation with the Darmstadt design studio Artefakt, stands out with its striking sloping geometry and long saddle extension. The riding position is orientated towards competition models, with a STR of 1.43 you sit stretched out like a racer. The extreme wheelbase (1081 millimetres) promises extremely smooth handling.
Integrated lighting system from Supernova
The highlight is a lighting system from Supernova, which is integrated into the front and rear triangle. The newly developed Starstream front light offers up to 1000 lumens, which can be switched on via a small push button on the right handlebar wing. The TL3 Mini rear light from the Breisgau-based lamp manufacturer is located on the seat node between the seat stays.
The LED lighting is powered by a 250 watt-hour battery, which also provides the energy for the HPR 50 mid-motor from the Bavarian motor manufacturer TQ. With an optionally available range extender, which can be attached to the down tube using the Fidlock system, 410 watt hours are available. According to Rotwild, the drive unit offers a maximum torque of 50 Newton metres, and an extra boost of 300 watts can be switched on for a maximum of 30 seconds using a boost button on the left handlebar arch.
Rotwild R.R275 X: The most important facts
- Weight of complete wheel: not specified
- Stack/Reach/STR: 582/408 mm/1.43 (size M)
- Motor: TQ HPR 50 incl. boost button
- Maximum torque: 50 Nm
- Effective battery capacity: 250 Wh (410 Wh with range extender)
- Maximum tyre clearance: 50 mm
- Wheelbase: 1081 mm (size M)
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Prices: 8999 to 11999 Euro
The maximum tyre clearance of the E-gravel bike with the somewhat unwieldy model name is 50 millimetres, with 45 millimetre wide tyres fitted ex works. Rotwild has dispensed with a bottle cage on the seat tube, instead there are two Fidlock attachment points on the down tube. The mountain bike specialist does not provide any information on the attachment of fixed mudguards, but the product images show mounting eyelets on the fork and seat stays.
Rotwild R.R275 X: Equipment and prices
The R.R275 X is available in two versions. The Ultra shifts electronically with SRAM Force AXS, while the Pro is fitted with the new twelve-speed GRX from Shimano. The single crankset for both models comes from E-Thirteen, a US specialist for mountain bike components. The five-spoke carbon wheels from Xentis fit harmoniously into the futuristic concept of the Ultra version. The Pro comes with conventional wheels from the Austrian manufacturer. There is no information on the weights, but there is for the prices: At 8999 or 11999 euros, the Rotwild joins the ranks of exclusive, non-motorised race gravel bikes.
R.R275 X Ultra
- Weight: not specified
- Frame material: Carbon
- Drive: SRAM Force AXS/E-Thirteen (1x12; 40, 10-44 t.)
- Motor: TQ HPR50
- Impellers: Xentis High-X monocoque (carbon)
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R (45 millimetres)
- Lighting system: Supernova Starstream/Mini TL3
- Price: 11999 Euro
R.R275 Pro
- Weight: not specified
- Frame material: Carbon
- Drive: Shimano GRX GS/E-Thirteen (1x12; 40, 10-45 t.)
- Motor: TQ HPR50
- Impellers: Xentis Gravel 2.5 (Carbon)
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R (45 millimetres)
- Lighting system: Supernova Starstream/Mini TL3
- Price: 8999 Euro
Julian Schultz
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