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2019 Rose

X-LITE FOUR Force eTap AXS

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€3,199($3,666)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce, Force eTap
BrakesSRAM Force 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 FOUR Force eTap AXS

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews

Summary

The Rose X-Lite is a race bike that combines lightweight design with exceptional value, offering a responsive and stable ride. It excels in acceleration and handling, making it a top contender in its category. While it provides a comfortable ride over rough surfaces, some reviews note a firmer front end.

Pros
  • Value for money

  • Lightweight frame

  • Responsive handling

  • Stable feel

  • Good level of comfort

Cons
  • Firmer front end

  • Can be chattery over rough surfaces

  • Not as smooth as latest endurance bikes

Key Quotes
The X-Lite Six is a disc brake bike that rides with the responsiveness of a rim brake bike.
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Overall, if your priorities are a lightweight bike with great components that’s stunning value for money, and disc brakes are low on your list, then the X-Lite might be just what you’re looking for.
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With the X-LITE SIX, ROSE kicks off a new era and secures a place among the top players in the race-bike segment.
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BikeRadar
Rose X-Lite Four Ultegra Di2 review

Jul 2019 · Warren Rossiter

If you don’t care for discs then this is one of the best value bikes you’ll find

Highs
  • Exceptional value, brilliant equipment, nicely balanced ride

Lows
  • Firm ride feel, and rim brakes

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

T30/40 HM/HT carbon, from approx. 860 g UD-Carbon/Piano-Black/Pure-White 50cm

Tire Clearance28c

Fork

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

Stem

Ritchey WCS C220 blatte 90mm

Handlebar

Ritchey WCS Evo Curve blatte 40cm

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR FLOW black/black

Seatpost

Ritchey WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic 350 mm UD matt 27,2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

no pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Crank

SRAM Force 48/35 170mm

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Cassette

SRAM XG1270 12 speed 10-28

Chain

SRAM Force 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Force

TypeSRAM Force Rim

Wheels
Rims

DT SWISS P1750 SPLINE black 28"

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 5000 black/black 700x25C

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