Best frame plus best equipment add up to a commanding test victory for the "Carbon X-Lite 4000". The carbon frame protected by a matt clear coat with internally routed cables, press-fit bottom bracket and tapered steerer tube leaves nothing to be desired in terms of workmanship. Its torsion-resistant design also makes it attractive for heavy riders, while the frameset is one of the lightest in the test. The good comfort value on the saddle is achieved with the help of a slim seat post, which fits into the seat tube with a reducing sleeve. A mudguard to prevent chain jamming demonstrates practicality. In addition to the top equipment with the complete "Dura-Ace" groupset including wheels, the bike impresses with an exemplary warranty including accident replacement regulation and free delivery.
Order/Info: Rose Versand GmbH, phone 02871/275570, www.rose.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,026/351/88 g
Frame sizes**: 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle: 74°/73.5°;
Seat/top/head tube: 545/560/178 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 985/54 mm
Stack/reach***: 582/396 mm
EQUIPMENT
Fork: Red Bull X-Lite
Steering bearing: FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace (50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850-C24-CL/Continental GP 4000RS
Handlebar/stem: FSA K-Force/-OS 99
Saddle/post: Fizik Antares/FSA K-Force (27.2 mm)
*weighted weights; **manufacturer's specification; test frame size greased; ***stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap
