In the heyday of aluminium frame construction, the Pro-SL would have passed for a high-end frame. Thanks to the very light fork, the frameset remains under 1,900 grams with more than sufficient riding stability. Robust surface anodising and internally routed cables give the frame a high-quality look. The elaborate frame forces Rose to make compromises with the components. The FSA cranks don't look particularly good with the 105 components, but harmonise perfectly with the gears. When it comes to the wheels, Mavic's class-standard complete solution is sufficient: stable Aksium wheels with 23 millimetre wide Aksion tyres. Wider tyres would improve damping, which would benefit comfort at the rear in particular. The Ritchey handlebars, which fit perfectly in the hands, and the comfortable saddle deserve praise.
Price 999 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available via mail order / modular system
Reference/Info www.rose.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,366/330/90 grammes
Frame sizes*** 51 to 65, 2 cm each (57)
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/555/180 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/56 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 577/392 mm/1.47
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Rose, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano 105
Bottom bracket FSA Omega (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium/Mavic Aksion 23C
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS Evo Curve/Ritchey WTD
Saddle/post Prologo Kappa/Ritchey WTD (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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