Test: The Rose X-Lite SIX Disc represents a little bit of a new era for the German bike manufacturer from Bocholt. Because as one of the new models, it embodies the most modern frame shape with a new design and Rose lettering and also has the best technical properties. We were able to test the Rose X-Lite SIX Disc for you this spring.
Rose X-Lite SIX Disc – The frame
The frame of the Rose X-Lite SIX Disc comes in an elegant matt black finish with a subtle lettering on the down tube. The frame shape is strongly based on the current standard and knows how to implement it skilfully. The top tube is slightly looped (rising), while the bulbous down tube is supposed to ensure better aerodynamics. This is a little thicker from the bottom bracket to the head tube, which ensures a beautiful and individual look. With the slightly lower seat stays on the rear triangle, the aim is to offer better comfort by reducing impacts and impacts and not passing them directly on to the driver!
Rose X-Lite SIX Disc – The features
The equipment of our Rose X-Lite SIX Disc is also impressive. With a complete Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 group, you offer one of the highest quality circuits on the market for precise and fast shifting. When it comes to the wheels, they use in-house Rose carbon wheels laced in Germany. As the name suggests, the RC Forty at the front and RC Fifty at the rear offer rim heights of 40 and 50 millimeters for a successful mixture of light weight and speed. Thanks to their coordinated, bulbous profile, the rims generate low air resistance and reduce annoying steering forces in strong crosswinds.
The wheels are fitted with 25 mm wide Conti Grand Prix 5000 tires that deliver perfect all-round performance, regardless of whether it's rolling resistance or grip. The fork and the rear end are designed in such a way that tires up to 30 millimeters pass through without any problems. The discs, which can shine with a lot of steam in any conditions, also contribute to additional safety and a pleasant driving experience. The lightweight Superlogic Carbon Eco Curve racing handlebars and the shock-absorbing Superlogic Link Flexlogic seat post from Ritchey complete the high-quality racer.
Rose X-Lite SIX Disc – That's how it rides
With the Rose X-Lite SIX Disc, after just a few kilometers we could see that the name suffix is Lite Program. But we don't mean that in a negative way in the sense of inferior but rather in the sense of lightweight. At quite a few meters in altitude, we were able to put the Rose to the test and convince ourselves of its impressive climbing properties. Not only the good total weight of 6,9 kilos, but also the great power transmission, which is favored by solid rigidity, contribute to this. After our climb, we continued with a brisk descent, where we were able to benefit from the impressive handling of the X-Lite. Everything fits together here: The discs complement the Conti 5000 ideally for safe driving fun and the frame including the wheels does the rest by being able to be steered precisely and calmly.
On flatter passages where you really have to step on the gas, the Rose is a good all-rounder, which of course cannot quite keep up with the performance of pure aero racers. Nevertheless, thanks to the in-house Rose wheels and the sporty frame, you can have a lot of fun and really step on the gas. The acceleration of the X-Lite SIX Disc is particularly pleasant, since the low weight means that you quickly regain speed and the rigidity means that little power is lost when accelerating.
