With comparable equipment, the Rose is a little sportier in several respects: Firstly, the riding position is slightly more stretched than on the Endurace, and secondly, the suspension comfort is good, but not outstanding. The fact that the bike still rides like a carpet is more down to the wide DT Swiss rims and the supple Continental tyres (real tyre width: 27 millimetres). The ergonomic Ritchey handlebars and the 34-32 mountain gear ratio in the lowest gear are a good choice for relaxed and long tours. Further selling points are the many options of the modular system; the disadvantage remains the lack of direct support from a local dealer.
CONCLUSION Opulently equipped, light and manoeuvrable bike with a sporty orientation. Great components
OVERALL GRADE 1.5
Price 2,049 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
Info www.roseversand.de
available via mail order
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,034/316/75 grammes
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 64 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/555/186 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 585/385 mm/1.52
Drive Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra
Wheels/tyres/weights**** DT Swiss R23 Spline/Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 25C (v/h: 1,065/1,555 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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