In this comparison, the Rose scores with the lowest frameset weight and very high stiffness reserves. The geometry tends towards the comfortable range, but still allows a sporty pace. The balanced handling with good directional stability should appeal to touring riders. At first glance, the Tiagra groupset appears to be below average for a mail-order bike, but the bike is 100 euros cheaper than the majority of the test field. The weak brake pads could also be improved here. On the other hand, high-quality Ritchey components are installed, of which the ergonomic handlebars in particular deserve praise - as does the triple crankset with a wide range of gear ratios, which unfortunately shifts a little awkwardly.
CONCLUSION Very good frame set with moderate comfort geometry. Relatively light. Triple crank, many sizes
OVERALL GRADE 2.2
Price 899 Euro
Weight 8.6 kilos
Info www.rosebikes.de
available via mail order
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,379/377/91 grammes
Frame sizes** 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/555/180 mm Stack/Reach/STR*** 580/384 mm/1.51
Drive/gearshift/brakes Shimano Tiagra (50/39/30 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Mavic Aksium/Mavic Yksion Elite 25C (v/h: 1,203/1,593 grams)
*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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