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X-LITE CW Red
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and tektro rim brakes.
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€3,999($4,651)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | RED |
| Brakes | Tektro 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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May 2019 · Manuel Buck
The Rose X-LITE SIX DISC features the brand-new SRAM RED eTap AXS 12-speed groupset and bears a very competitive price tag of € 5,999.
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
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, ab ca. 990g shiny-UD-carbon/red-white 54cm |
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| Fork | X-LITE CW High Performance, 1 1/8" - 1.5", Vollcarbon shiny-black/white |
| Stem | Profile Aeria -17° black 90mm |
| Handlebar | Profile Canta Ergo Drop UD BK Carbon black 40cm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Lite Flow with TI316 rail black/red |
| Seatpost | Article: 860921 matt-carbon Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | no pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red 11-speed (max. 11-32) black |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red double/11-speed black/grey |
| Crank | SRAM Red 22, 52/36 11-speed black 170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Red22 double/11-speed black |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1190 11-speed 11-28 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1190 11-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro T531F / T541R DirectMount Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon WTS white (tyres: 700x25) carbon 28" |
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| Lights | No lights |
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First added May 23
Last updated May 23
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