Test 2016 Aero road bikes: Rose X-Lite CW X-8800 - Rose X-Lite CW X-8800 on test

No significant disadvantage can be derived from the measurements: The X-Lite CW X-8800 is only eight watts short of the fastest bikes, placing it in the narrowly staggered midfield of the comparison. On the other hand, the superior brakes can be the difference between victory and defeat, especially on descents in the rain. A comparison with other wheels was not possible due to the different systems, but the difference to the slightly higher 404 rims should not be very big. Alternatively, the bike is also available with rim brakes, whereby only a different fork is fitted, as the frame already has threads for a direct mount brake behind the bottom bracket. The already stretched geometry is exacerbated by the flat stem.

CONCLUSION Advanced concept with disc brakes and thru axles, fast and not too heavy. Extreme riding position

Price 5,757 Euro
Weight 7.0 kilos
Available via mail order
Info www.rosebikes.de

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,080/369/72 grammes
Frame sizes** 51, 54, 57, 59, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 535/580/160 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 565/397 mm/1.42

EQUIPMENT

Drive SRAM Red 22 (52/36 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears SRAM HydroR Disc (160/160 mm)/SRAM Red 22
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc/Continental 4000S II 23C (v/h: 1,222/1,544 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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