Test 2016 Winter road bikes: Rose Team DX Cross Randonn. 3000 - Rose Team DX Cross Randonneur 3000 on test
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However, the specifications must have already included its use as a comfortable commuter bike - not only are there mounts for mudguards and pannier rack, but even a kickstand can be bolted to the rear triangle without an adapter. Two spacer rings also allow the length of the head tube - and therefore the riding position - to be adjusted between moderately sporty and very comfortable without compromising on looks. The components are comparatively high-end, making the bike the lightest, but also by far the most expensive bike in the test. The hydraulic Shimano brakes are particularly impressive. The light is elaborately
integrated into the good mudguards, the only pity is that there is no parking light function at the rear. Wide top tyres with reflective strips are useful for use, but cost extra.
CONCLUSION Almost luxuriously equipped bike with a choice of upright or moderate seating position, beautifully integrated lighting system
Price 2,439 Euro
Weight 10.2 kilos
Available via mail order | construction kit
Info www.rosebikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,523/472/73 grammes
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/545/190 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 597/373 mm/1.60
EQUIPMENT
Drive/Circuit Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano BR-RS805 (160/140 mm)
Wheels/tyres Rose DX 1850/Continental 4Season 28C
*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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