Surprise: In terms of aerodynamics, Rose's new time trial frame is on a par with Scott, Cervélo and Trek. It is also the only model in the test to offer riding stability on a par with good road frames. This is an argument especially for heavy, athletic riders. The favourable price is also pleasing - thanks to direct sales! Time trial aspirants don't have to do without anything. The seat post offers enough room for experimenting with the riding position and is easy to adjust. All cables are routed inside the frame and the rear brake is positioned aerodynamically behind the bottom bracket. The riding behaviour is also convincing without restriction. Only the handlebar adjustment is too complicated. To get the arms to the right length, you have to shorten them from behind with a saw - very time-consuming if the cables are already fitted.
Price 1,799/3,490 Euro 1)
Weight 8.5 kilos
available by mail order
Reference/Info www.roseversand.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing/seatpost* 1,595/ 403/67/288 grammes
Frame sizes** S, M, L
Seat angle 73°-76°
Steering angle 73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 535/ 565/103 mm
Wheelbase/caster 985/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR** 511/409 mm/1.25
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/brake lever Tektro R725/SRAM 900TT
Gear lever/gear shift SRAM 500TT/SRAM Force
Bottom bracket SRAM Force (53/39 t.; BSA)
Impellers Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL
Tyres Conti GP Triathlon saddle Prologo
Handlebar/stem Vision Trimax Carbon/FSA SL-K
1) Frame set/complete bike. *Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube (centre); STR (stack to reach): Values below 1.30 indicate a race-like riding position, values of 1.20 and smaller indicate an extreme time trial position.
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