Schindelhauer WILHELM L (59cm) | mitternachtsblau | 12-Gang (C-Line)

Schindelhauer WILHELM XII C-LINE / mitternachtsblau

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"Wilhelm – the personal bike": that is the slogan of Schindelhauer's C-Line family, and WILHELM XII C-LINE in midnight blue radiates exactly that aura. The colour is like a dark, clear night sky and gives the aluminium frame of AL6061-T6 a calm, focused elegance. The aero-shaped, triple-butted tube set, the internally routed cables, the smooth-welded seams and the integrated seat clamp together create the clean design for which the series is known. The bicycle is powered by the Pinion C-Line gear unit with twelve gears – the smallest and at the same time most powerful family of central gearboxes, which concentrates the weight ideally in the middle of the frame and enables unique riding pleasure.

Its gears can also be shifted reliably while stationary – an advantage that pays off daily in city traffic. The Gates Carbon belt absorbs the pedalling force efficiently, keeps maintenance effort and wear low and can be renewed quickly via the Belt Port. The hydraulic Shimano Alfine disc brake with 160-millimetre rotors ensures precise deceleration, and the Continental GP Urban tyres at 35 millimetres wide deliver comfort and grip on any surface. The Brooks B17 saddle and ergonomic leather grips complete the high-quality appearance. Racks, mudguards and optional lighting can be mounted for flexible use; with a permissible total weight of 120 kilogrammes there remains enough room for riders and luggage. The low bottom bracket together with the long frame tubes provides the sporty yet tour-ready position that makes the Wilhelm so versatile.

The elements WILHELM, XII, C-LINE and mitternachtsblau

WILHELM stands for the personal character of the series – like a first name that gives every single bicycle its own expression. XII stands in Roman numerals for the number twelve and names the number of gears of the gearbox. C-LINE points to the compact gearbox family from Pinion, which counts among the smallest and at the same time most powerful central gearboxes of all. mitternachtsblau describes the deep, dark blue tone of the lacquer, reminiscent of the clear starry sky over the city, and gives the bicycle a calm, almost meditative presence.

Why WILHELM XII C-LINE stands out among the Wilhelm models

WILHELM XII C-LINE is one of the most versatile representatives of the C-Line range: twelve finely tuned gears offer more bandwidth than the six- or nine-gear sister models while remaining compact and handy. The P-Line and Rohloff versions go even further – while the P-Line models rely on the larger CNC-machined gear unit, the Rohloff version works with a sealed hub gearbox. WILHELM XII C-LINE, in turn, stands for the proven, purist combination of clean design and reliable technology that forms the core of the C-Line family. In midnight blue the bicycle thus appears both timeless and striking, while the classic Brooks B17 saddle visually links the series.

Where WILHELM XII C-LINE convinces in everyday life

WILHELM XII C-LINE is aimed at riders who appreciate maximum flexibility in urban everyday life: twelve gears master flat cross-town rides just as well as steeper sections, and shifting while stationary noticeably eases pulling away at traffic lights. On longer tours, the Wilhelm pampers with its tour-ready geometry; racks, mudguards and optional lighting turn it into a faithful travel companion in an instant. The belt drive keeps even elegant clothing clean. Those who prefer a low step-over will also find suitable models from Schindelhauer – the diamond frame of WILHELM XII C-LINE speaks to everyone who is looking for a clean, personal bike with timeless elegance.