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X-LITE CW-4000
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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€5,499($6,398)| Weight | 14.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
Summary
The Rose X-Lite is a lightweight, high-performance race bike praised for its sharp handling, impressive stiffness, and excellent value. It excels in climbing and descending, offering a dynamic and efficient ride. While it delivers a firm ride that may not suit everyone, its custom build options and high-spec components make it a standout in its category.
Lightweight frame
Sharp handling
Excellent value
High-spec build for the price
Superb climbing and descending performance
Firm ride
Twitchy in crosswinds
Lacking in comfort compared to rivals
Fragile frame finish
Thrillingly fast and well-equipped aero road bike with an efficient ride. Great value too
BikeRadarWith the superb spec of the ROSE X-LITE SIX, the German brand wants to prove that comfort and stiffness can indeed go hand in hand
Gran Fondo MagazineThe Rose X-Lite 6 Disc is a pin-sharp race bike with an impressive blend of stiffness and lightness.
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Jan 2019 · Sam Challis
In the X-Lite Six Disc, Rose challenges the might of its compatriot Canyon in terms of performance and value for money
Value for money
Low weight
Assured handling
Overbuilt head tube means the front end is a little firmer than the rear
May 2018
Incredibly quick, sharp-handling bike that will appeal to a great many keen riders
Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
With the ROSE X-LITE SIX eTap, the German family business wants to start a new chapter in their company’s history – technologically redesigned from scratch and aesthetically revamped with a new logo and corporate identity. In our exclusive test we rode the X-LITE on the roads around Girona, one of the most popular training grounds […]
Dec 2016 · Warren Rossiter
Its core mould is shared with Rose’s other aero-disc bike, so despite this one having an under-chainstay direct-mount Shimano Dura-Ace unit it still retains a disc flat mount at the rear of the non-driveside chainstay, but not thru-axle dropouts.. .
| Frame | High Modulus Aerospace Carbon Fibre T40/60, H.O.C. Technology, from approx. 990g |
|---|---|
| Fork | X-LITE CW High Performance, 1 1/8" - 1.5", full carbon |
| Stem | Profile Aeria 120mm |
| Handlebar | Profile Canta Ergo Drop 42cm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS Monolink |
| Seatpost | Rose Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | RD 9000 SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | FD 9000 |
| Crank | FC 9000 52/36 172,5mm |
| Shifters | ST 9000 |
| Cassette | CS 9000 12-25 |
| Brakes | BR 9000 Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
| Brake Levers | ST 9000 |
| Rims | Ritchey Apex 60 II |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental GP 4000S II 23mm |
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Last updated May 23
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