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2018 Rose

X-LITE SIX Red eTap

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€5,599($6,514)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesSRAM RED Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

X-LITE SIX Red eTap

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame

  • Sharp handling

  • Excellent value

  • High-spec build for the price

  • Superb climbing and descending performance

Cons
  • Firm ride

  • Twitchy in crosswinds

  • Lacking in comfort compared to rivals

  • Fragile frame finish

Key Quotes
Thrillingly fast and well-equipped aero road bike with an efficient ride. Great value too
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With 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
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The Rose X-Lite 6 Disc is a pin-sharp race bike with an impressive blend of stiffness and lightness.
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Gran Fondo Magazine
Review: ROSE X-LITE SIX DISC RED eTap AXS

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.

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Cyclist
Rose X-Lite Six Disc review

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

Highs
  • Value for money

  • Low weight

  • Assured handling

Lows
  • Overbuilt head tube means the front end is a little firmer than the rear

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road.cc
Rose X-Lite Six Disc Ultegra Di2

May 2018

Incredibly quick, sharp-handling bike that will appeal to a great many keen riders

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BikeRadar
Rose X-Lite Team 8810 eTap review

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

Highs
  • Impressive lightness, great groupset and value

Lows
  • The R-Sys wheelset brings too many compromises

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Specs
Build
Frame

T40/60 UHM/HT carbon, from approx. 760 g UD-Carbon/Piano-Black 50cm

Tire Clearance28c

Fork

High Performance Carbon, tapered UD-Carbon/Piano-Black

Stem

Ritchey WCS C220 blatte 90mm

Handlebar

Ritchey WCS Superlogic Carbon Evo Curve carbon 40cm

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR Lite Flow with TI316 rail black/black

Seatpost

Ritchey Superlogic Link 15 Flexlogic Carbon UD-carbon/matt 27,2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

no pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED eTAP II 11-28 black

Front Derailleur

SRAM RED eTAP II black

Crank

SRAM Red22 52/36 black 170mm

Shifters

SRAM RED eTAP II

Cassette

SRAM XG 1190 11-speed 11-28

Chain

SRAM PC-1190 11-speed

Brakes

SRAM Red black/grey

TypeSRAM RED Rim

Wheels
Rims

Mavic R-SYS SLR WTS 28"

Tires

Tyres are currently included in the configuration as a part of the used WTS wheel system.

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