Rose Pro DX Cross – talk to me – Page 2 – Bike Forum

GrahamS · 2013-01-16T15:37:00Z

So, following [urlprevious thread about CX bikes[/url] I've taken a look at Rose Bikes, as several people suggested I do. Blimey they seem really quite good value for money don't they? I'm strangely drawn to the Pro DX Cross. Looks good, unfussy decals and internal routing, and seems to fit my requirements nicely. [imgThere are couple of variants available, all based on the same 7005 CX frame and carbon fork: [urlPRO DX Cross 4400 compact (£1370)[/url] - SRAM Force groupset - Mavic Crossride Disc wheels - Avid BB7s on 160mm discs - Rose carbon seatpost - Ritchey Evo-Curve WCS bars - Claimed weight: 8.75kg [urlPro DX Cross 3000 compact (£1370)[/url] - Shimano Ultegra groupset - Mavic Crossride Disc wheels - Shimano CX75 on 160mm discs - Rose carbon seatpost - Ritchey Evo-Curve WCS bars - Claimed weight: 9.1kg [urlPRO DX Cross 2000 compact (€1345 / ~£1114)[/url] - Shimano 105 groupset - Rose CR1900 Disc wheels - Avid BB7s on 160mm discs - FSA SL-K SB20 carbon seatpost - FSA Wing Pro Compact bars - Claimed weight: 9.2kg What sayeth the panel? Seem like good specs for the price. They are all compacts, not triples, with 50/34 upfront with "12-25 or your own choice" at the back so I'm thinking I'd spec a nice wide range cassette (e.g. a 12-32 on a 50/34 crank would actually give more range than a standard triple I believe) The Force one looks interesting for the weight, but I'm not sure about the DoubleTap shifting. The Ultegra one sounds good, but I think I'd prefer BB7s and I'm not sure if the Ultegra deral lets you run low-geared cassettes? The 105 is probably all I honestly need, and is cheaper, though I'd probably want to swap the OEM rims out for the Mavics which would hopefully bring the weight down a bit. Any other observations? Oh and stealth black or look-at-me shiny white?

GrahamS

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Aye. WiFLi deral and a 12-32 cassette specced. 😀

Probably overkill, but I figured I can always spend £40 and swap in a different cassette later if need be. At least this way I have one less excuse when I get left for dust on the hills 😀

Posted : 18/01/2013 5:53 pm

davidtaylforth

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Fair one!

At least you know your kit hasnt held you back if you do have to get off and push though.

If you live somewhere fairly flat, I reckon a 25toother would do you right.

Posted : 18/01/2013 6:13 pm

GrahamS

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Yeah 25 or 28 tooth would probably be plenty for gadding about here.
But I just mentioned my gear choice to my roadie mate and he said:

[i]"Some of the hills we ride and will ride in May will not be spinners. Even the lowest gear will be a grind!"[/i]

So a 32 may prove to be a good call. 😕

Posted : 18/01/2013 6:17 pm

davidtaylforth

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In may? Perhaps they've entered you in the Fred Whitton?
Is your name on the list....
http://www.fredwhittonchallenge.org.uk/riders.php

Posted : 18/01/2013 6:19 pm

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