Rotwild R.EXC: suspension setup & specs
The Rotwild R.EXC is an e-enduro bike with 160–170 mm of fork travel and 150–160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Shimano EP801. This page lists the 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Rotwild R.EXC →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite (170 mm) | FOX Float X2 Performance | 205x60 | 160 mm | Shimano EP801 820 Wh | 22.6 kg | €7,990 | Setup → |
| ULTRA | FOX 38 Float Factory (160 mm) | FOX Float X2 Factory | 205x60 | 150 mm | Shimano EP801 820 Wh | 22.2 kg | €11,990 | Setup → |
How it compares
160–170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database. Within Rotwild’s e-mountain bikes, it sits between the Rotwild R.EX and the Rotwild R.E375 on travel. The frame is made of carbon.
The Rotwild R.EXC does well on weight: 22.2 kg for the ULTRA build is 1.3 kg below the median of comparable bikes (23.5 kg). There are 0.4 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. The Rotwild R.EXC is not a budget bike: even the PRO build costs €7,990, while the category median is €6,900. The top build, ULTRA, costs €11,990. Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 38 Float Performance Elite to the FOX 38 Float Factory. Drive comes from Shimano EP801, paired with 820 Wh of battery capacity. Worth knowing for heavier riders: the maximum system weight is 130 kg – after about 23 kg of bike, that leaves around 107 kg including kit.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX 38 Float Performance Elite): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (FOX Float X2 Performance): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Rotwild R.EXC
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Rotwild gives its own target SAG, use that.
170 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (PRO)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
160 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (ULTRA)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.60″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: SCHWALBE Tacky Chan Evo / SCHWALBE Tacky Chan Evo.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.