Porsche eMTB

[Pivot]

I just got my quarterly Christophorus (398) Porsche magazine 1/2021 and there it is! Details are sketchy at this stage, but the frame looks rather intriguing.
I guess I will have to call my local OPC and check availability, before local footballers find out

 

[Pivot]

Brief article for those interested

 

[Rod2H]

This is a collaboration with the German bike manufacturer - Rotwild.

Here is a link the the UK site:

Porsche eBikes for men and women

Discover the latest Porsche eBikes in classic Porsche designs now. From the E-Mountain Bike to the E-City Bike: a must-have for all Porsche fans.

shop.porsche.com

Perhaps the only bike manufacturer that actually has stock?

 

[NULevo]

They're on the UK Porsche site and available to order...

Porsche Mobility. Extended. - Porsche Great Britain

www.porsche.com

Porsche eBikes for men and women | PORSCHE SHOP

Discover the latest Porsche eBikes in classic Porsche designs now. From the E-Mountain Bike to the E-City Bike: a must-have for all Porsche fans.

shop.porsche.com

 

[Zimmerframe]

Here's a car that comes with an ebike

$90k for the Porsche. $10k for the ebike: https://www.businessinsider.com/porsche-taycan-4s-turbo-s-cross-turismo-ev-wagon-ebikes-2021-3#the-2021-taycan-cross-turismo-is-the-wagon-version-of-porsches-taycan-ev-sedan-1

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Pivot]

I really like the design, and ‘the badge’ but I am not excited about (1) carbon frame, and (2) 504Wh battery.

Thoughts...?

How do you guys rate other Rotwild bikes? Is it a reliable partner?

 

[steve_sordy]

"Magura high-performance brakes integrated into the handlebars."

 

[All4Fun]

"Magura high-performance brakes integrated into the handlebars."

MAGURA Integration Series

Shape the future: At MAGURA, we develop innovative brakes for bikes and motorcycles.

www.magura.com

 

[R120]

Rotwild are a very good company, who make quality bikes.

 

[steve_sordy]

MAGURA Integration Series

Shape the future: At MAGURA, we develop innovative brakes for bikes and motorcycles.

www.magura.com

I should have known better!
But from what I saw on the video, the brake position is fixed, both along the bar and the angle of the levers is only adjustable if the whole bar is rotated, which then alters the angle of the end of the bar where the grips go.

It is the sort of neat idea that I would never have thought of, so fair play to Magura, but I would have to experience them to become even a bit convinced.

 

[wildsau2]

Rotwild are a very good company, who make quality bikes.

i had one Rotwild eMtb 2018, high price but low quality for the price. the only brand i bought, and after 2 years no updates of firm-/motor-/batteryware. and there where many errors... would never buy again.

 

[Zimmerframe]

What I don't understand .. Is if Porsche wanted to create a bike with that traditional feel and "embodiment" of a Porsche, why doesn't it have a hub motor so the motor is out back ?

 

[RickBullotta]

What I don't understand .. Is if Porsche wanted to create a bike with that traditional feel and "embodiment" of a Porsche, why doesn't it have a hub motor so the motor is out back ?

Just don't back off pedaling in a turn or the rear end will get out on ya.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Porsche e-bike .... THE WIDOW MAKER !

9/10 ladies bought their husband this bike ...........

 

[Pivot]

What I don't understand .. Is if Porsche wanted to create a bike with that traditional feel and "embodiment" of a Porsche, why doesn't it have a hub motor so the motor is out back ?

With a dustbin-size turbo-charger

 

[RustyMTB]

What I don't understand .. Is if Porsche wanted to create a bike with that traditional feel and "embodiment" of a Porsche, why doesn't it have a hub motor so the motor is out back ?

If it's the genuine Porsche ownership experience in an Emtb you want, then I'll sell you a pair of grips for £500. Each. And if you don't buy them from me, your warranty is void.

 

[All4Fun]

If it's the genuine Porsche ownership experience in an Emtb you want, then I'll sell you a pair of grips for £500. Each. And if you don't buy them from me, your warranty is void.

Yeah, and i don't have to experience that genuine Porsche ownership on the tracks too, those people who think they can drive a flattened beetle...

 

[Pivot]

I can sense the energy shifting from inexpensive Spesh to half the price Porsh

Choices, choices...

 

[smtkelly]

What I don't understand .. Is if Porsche wanted to create a bike with that traditional feel and "embodiment" of a Porsche, why doesn't it have a hub motor so the motor is out back ?

I like Porsches ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

I like Porsches ?

Someone needs to sort that bend out on the braided fuel hose on the right hand side !

EDIT : You're ok, just zoomed in and it's a fitting !

 

[Rotwilder]

I really like the design, and ‘the badge’ but I am not excited about (1) carbon frame, and (2) 504Wh battery.

Thoughts...?

How do you guys rate other Rotwild bikes? Is it a reliable partner?

I researched ebikes for a year before choosing the Rotwild HT PRO 29”er. Waited 4 months for delivery in 2017, had 3 motors and now waiting for a 518W battery that’s stuck in customs. Other than that, I love the bike and made the right choice back then. Now things have moved on.....

 

[wkearney99]

I had their analog Bike S from back in the late 90's. Made by Votec. Held up pretty well, and Votec was good for the unique fork parts I needed.

Now I just lug my Levo Comp around on the back of my Cayenne.

 

[sparked]

Should it fold up though so you can fit it in the frunk? How would i get it in my 996 Cab????

 

[geehaw]

MAGURA Integration Series

Shape the future: At MAGURA, we develop innovative brakes for bikes and motorcycles.

www.magura.com

So when you want to change bars, or cut them down you have to change brakes as well? Pretty poor concept.

 

[wkearney99]

Should it fold up though so you can fit it in the frunk? How would i get it in my 996 cab????

Because, of course, there's a tecquipment option for that!

 

[sparked]

Because, of course, there's a tecquipment option for that!

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I'm not sure if I find that cool or not....

Matt Jones has bike on GT3 down patt... go to 1:56min mark if you want to miss the dirty swimming pool bit

 

[wkearney99]

Given how spendy the glass is I'm not sure I'd put suction cups on it.

But anyone dumb enough to jump into a festering swimming pool like that, well...

 

[RustyMTB]

The chap is 27 & runs a Lambo Huracan. I wish I was that dumb.

 

[Pivot]

I'm not sure if I find that cool or not....

Matt Jones has bike on GT3 down patt... go to 1:56min mark if you want to miss the dirty swimming pool bit

A colleague of mine has this setup for his analogue road bike and it works very well.

Having tried to fit my eMTB on my OEM (re-badged Thule) roof-rack... I think it’s madness to drive with +20kg eMTB on the roof. I can install it, but

Tow-bar option is much more sensible. Except Porsche OEM towbar is +£2000. Oh wait, great idea for whining about prices... or maybe not. You want to ride with the badge, pay once, cry once, then enjoy the ride

 

[Konanige]

They should stick to making sports cars, lets face it they make some shit cars nowadays!