With the new Xeon, mail-order company Rose has introduced a more modern design language: with a slightly sloping top tube and extremely slim seat stays, the frame is a clear departure from the classic shape of its predecessors. The second-lowest overall weight in the test (together with the Storck bike) and the attractive price are strong arguments in favour of the bike, although the mail-order advantage has less of an impact on the calculation than usual. The Di2 battery was placed under the chainstay, the cable disappears into the frame at the cable stop - a practical solution because the frame is suitable for all shifting systems. With a moderately stretched riding position, the bike is aimed at sporty, ambitious riders who enjoy the smooth ride and good comfort on the saddle typical of Rose bikes. Top tyres from Conti contribute to the convincing riding impression.
Price 2,749 Euro
Weight 7.2 kilos
Available via mail order/assembly kit
Reference/Info www.rose.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 976/409/101 grammes
Frame sizes** 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/565/162 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 565/400 mm/1.41
EQUIPMENT
Fork Rose
Steering bearing No-name (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t., BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Elite/ Continental Grand Prix Force/Attack
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS/ id.
Saddle/post Prologo Zero Pas/Rose Carbon(27.2 mm)
* Weighed weights. ** Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. *** Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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