The head tube of the aluminium frame can be varied in three lengths using two screw-on sleeves. As the upper headset moves with the frame, the look remains clean; in addition, the steerer tube is less stressed than with conventional spacers. In the version with both sleeves, the frame allows a very relaxed position; even without sleeves, the bike still passes as a comfort racer. The direct mount brake behind the bottom bracket is also unusual. The high frame weight is partially compensated for by the light, excellent suspension fork and the good equipment. Highlights are the Ritchey handlebars and lightweight DT Swiss wheels with top tyres from Continental. Only the Arione saddle, which is actually good but narrow for racing, doesn't quite match the upright riding position.
Price 1,599 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available via mail order / modular system
Reference/Info www.rose.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,544/351/72 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 74,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 515/550/205 mm plus 12 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 603/383 mm/1.58
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R23/Continental Grand Prix 4000S 25C
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS Streem/Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Ritchey WCS Carbon (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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