The Bocholt-based mail order company has thoroughly overhauled its aluminium bestseller Pro SL ahead of this season. The frame, which is available in nine sizes, now has an angular top tube that tapers sharply towards the rear. The new shape and internally routed cables significantly enhance the model. In combination with the light, well-sprung fork, the frameset is a serious alternative to cheap carbon frames.
The complete 105 groupset is joined by solid Aksium wheels from Mavic rolling on 25 millimetre tyres. Ritchey components round off the package and the voluminous handlebars, which are angled slightly towards the rider, are very comfortable to grip. The riding position is relaxed thanks to the flawless comfort geometry; a long wheelbase and a rigid frame help the bike to run straight.
Price 999 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available via mail order / modular system
Reference/Info www.roseversand.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.369/333/90 g
Frame sizes 48, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/555/180 mm plus 26 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/59 mm
Stack/Reach 577/385 mm/1.50
Steering bearing Rose, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/34 t.; press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium/Mavic Aksion 25C
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS Pro Curve/Ritchey
Saddle/post Selle Italia X1/Ritchey (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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