For the XXL version of the "Pro-SL" aluminium frame, mail order company Rose has not only extended the top tube, but also the wheelbase beyond the usual dimensions. Good: The steering behaviour remains neutral, even large feet don't get in the way of the front wheel. What also characterises the black giant is the almost unreal steering head stiffness of 131 Nm/°. This may seem excessive to those of normal weight, but heavy athletes will be delighted with the extremely torsion-resistant chassis. The classic wheels with 32 spokes each, on which Rose offers a five-year guarantee against spoke breakage, are particularly pleasing. Another argument is the price. An XXL bike of this quality would be hard to find cheaper.
Reference/InfoRose Versand, telephone 02871/275555, www.rose.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,651/445/79 g
Frame sizes**: 51 to 63, 2 cm each, (66)
Seat/steering angle: 72.5°/73.5°; seat/top/head tube: 665/615/241 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 1,025/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR:*** 640/414 mm/1.54
Equipment
Fork: Red Bull
Steering bearing: Xtreme, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Ringlé hubs, DT Swiss RR585 rims/Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 25 mm
Handlebar/stem: FSA Wing Pro Compact/FSA OS 150
Saddle/post: Prologo Nago Evo/Race Face (31.6 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test frame size greased; ***Stack/Reach: projected vertical or horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR: (Stack to Rach) values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a balanced riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable
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