This is not the first time that Mercedes-Benz->ke187 has tried its hand at bicycle design, and it isn't the first time a Mercedes-AMG->ke4853 model was used as inspiration either, but the Rotwild GT S mountain bike is surely a premiere from a lot of perspectives. While the full-suspension Rotwild R.X45 AMG from 2013 was linked with the A45 AMG Edition 1 in terms of style, the new bike's name and livery are based on the Mercedes-AMG GT S. As some of our bike-loving readers know, the high-performance carmaker is the official sponsor of the AMG Rotwild mountainbike racing team, and the two companies have had a marketing partnership since 2013.

Painted in AMG solarbeam, the Rotwild GT S is constructed mainly from carbon fiber, and has a number of features that probably only make sense for an MTB connoisseur, such as a Shimano DI2 XTR-2 front derailleur and a 180/160mm AL-Spyder rotor. Only 100 bikes will be manufactured, each having a whopping starting price of 9,990 Euros (approx $10,900 as of 4/6/2015).

While that sounds a bit pricey, the Rotwild GT S was not built for your daily commute. This is a hand-built, carbon-fiber, professional MTB that comes with a package that only dedicated mountain bikers require, including a transport bag, a damper setup pump and basic repair tools. In other words, it's like the Mercedes-AMG GT S of mountain bikes, and that price is not that different from a Porsche->ke1 Design or BMW->ke178 bicycle.

Continue reading to learn more about Mercedes' new ROTWILD GT S Bike.

Why it matters

While I will always prefer four wheels over two, I do appreciate all types of transportation, including the kind you need to pedal. The Rotwild GT S looks like the kind of MTB I would thrash through the woods on while trying to outrun a wild animal, and while I don't have a clue if its specifications are adequate for that situation, I have a feeling that its thumping MSRP does include more than brand cachet.

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