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X-LITE SIX DISC Red eTap
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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€5,299($6,165)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
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
Mar 2018 · Robin Wilmott
A breathlessly light bike with a no expense spared specification and a need for speed. Buy if you like it light, wireless and very fast
Impressive lightness, great groupset and value
The R-Sys wheelset brings too many compromises
| Frame | T40/60 UHM/HT Carbon, from approx. 790 g UD-Carbon/Piano-Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | High Performance Disc Carbon, tapered UD-Carbon/Piano-Black |
| Stem | Ritchey WCS C220 blatte 80mm |
| Handlebar | Ritchey WCS ALU Evo Curve 38cm |
| Saddle | SQLab 612 15cm |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Superlogic Link 15 Flexlogic Carbon UD-carbon/matt 27,2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | none |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP II 11-28 black |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP II black |
| Crank | SRAM Red22 50/34 black 170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Red eTAP 160mm/160mm bl/grey |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1190 11-speed 11-32 |
| Chain | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | SRAM Red eTAP 160mm/160mm bl/grey Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss PR1400 Dicut |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental GP4000 S II, 700x25C bl/bl |
First added May 23
Last updated May 23
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