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_ CYCLESTORIESEDITORIAL
ROSE BIKETOWN MUNICH THE NEW CONCEPT STORE _
1907
was a special year for ROSE. At that time – when the last German
emperor Wilhelm II. was still ruling – Heinrich Rose opened the smallest bicycle shop of Bocholt, Germany. This is when ROSE was born. When his grandchild Erwin Rose opened the doors of BIKETOWN in 2005, his big dream fnally became reality. With the bright and and airy glass facade construction, he set new standards for bicycle shops and thus ensured
Thorsten Heckrath-Rose, management
a whole new shopping experience. Now, in 2014, another vision becomes reality: ROSE
On a huge LCD screen, you can cast a frst
opens its new concept store in Munich. On
glance at your new bike, how it will look when it
300 square metres, there’s a multimedia world
sees the light of day. Your custom-made dream
of experience waiting for you, a combination
bike is then assembled at the ROSE headquar-
of high-quality products and a futuristically
ters in Bocholt. In this way, we combine the
designed store that is to set new standards.
best of both worlds: Retail is merged with the advantages of e-commerce.
The focus of ROSE
With ROSE BIKETOWN Munich we want to set new standards.
BIKETOWN Munich
The focus of the new store is on the huge range
is on the subjects
of ROSE bikes. For maintenance, care and repair
bike confguration and
works, there is an in-house service workshop and,
custom-made bikes.
if requested, customers can also receive their new
With the help of the
dream bike directly in ROSE BIKETOWN Munich.
confgurator, customers
Our services are complemented by an exclusive
can confgure their individual dream bike and
selection of bike components, clothing and acces-
specifcally tailor it to their wishes. Tablet PCs
sories, especially those of our own brand ROSE.
and professional advisors who provide valuable tips and suggestions offer helpful support.
Dear readers, with ROSE BIKETOWN Munich
Individual modifcations in terms of ergonom-
we want to set new standards and make each
ics, add-on parts or accessories can be taken
bike purchase an experience: In a modern ambi-
into consideration before the bike is virtually
ence with expert advice to your individual dream
brought to life.
bike. Our new concept store is resident in the MONA shopping centre in Munich-Moosach. We are looking forward to your visit! We hope you enjoy reading our new edition and have fun cycling, true to the motto “Cycle your way”!
Your Thorsten Heckrath-Rose
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_ CYCLESTORIESFOREWORD
PASSION FOR SPORTS _
W
hen I started to sell bikes in the shop of my parents, we had a normal but lovely bicycle shop with an own road bike department. In summer, we sold
city and touring bikes and in winter, when there was not much going on, we also sold
Erwin Rose, company founder and general manager
sewing machines. Back then, I already had a passion for road cycling, but I would not have been able to make my living only selling road bikes. At that time, road cyclists were not what
race – and got a canary in a cage. We organ-
they are today. They were hard-working guys,
ised a rope to fasten the cage to its back and
welders, bricklayers, mechanics, plasterers,
then we rode back home! A few years later,
plumbers, down-to-earth people. They were
Karl-Heinz Henrichs was the leading cyclist
good amateur cyclists who did not have much
of the team of trainer Gustav Kilian. In 1964,
money. When I repaired the spoke breaks of
he won the gold medal and in 1968, the silver
the wheels at the beginning of the week, I usu-
medal in the team pursuit at the Olympics.
ally got no more than a thank you. However,
Sporty and high-quality is what has been running through our programme until today, it is the golden thread we follow.
we all shared our love
However, times and business were changing,
for sports which already
sports and ftness became more and more
motivated us and drove
important and I started to build bikes with
us forward back then.
own frame designs. From the early 1990s, I sold nothing but sports bikes – road bikes,
We lived for sports, we
mountain bikes and high-quality trekking bikes
took our bikes to get
for sporty use. Sporty and high-quality is what
to races and also rode
has been running through our programme until
back home. I remember
today, it is the golden thread we follow.
a race in Münster, a city 80 kilometres away from Bocholt. My friend Karl-Heinz Henrichs
If you like to know how the history of ROSE
and I got there by bike, the race had a distance
bikes began, see page 76. It is a story with a
of around 120 kilometres. My friend won the
new chapter for each new bike. And there will be many more of them. Enjoy reading and cycling! Yours sincerely, Erwin Rose
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XEON RS – ALUMINIUM LIGHTWEIGHT THE HIGHLIGHTS:
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Model JAHRE
2015
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XEON RS-3100 Frame: Sizes: Colours: Fork: Group: Wheel set: Weight: Price:
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This series of models is confgurable from 1.449,– €*¹
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_ CYCLESTORIESCONTENTS
WHAT’S INSIDE
03 – EDITORIAL! ROSE BIKETOWN MUNICH – The new concept store 04 – FOREWORD: Passion for sports 08 – INSIDE ROSE: With one click into the ROSE world! 10 – GALLERY MTB 12 – GALLERY ROAD 14 – GALLERY TREKKING/FITNESS 16 – INFO POINT: News from the ROSE world of cycling
mtb _ 21 – ENDURO: A marathon rider tries out enduro 28 – SHOPPING MALL! The mountain biker’s shopping list 32 – CUSTOM-MADE! Christoph Krüppel and the ROSE PSYCHO PATH 36 – MTB FASHION! Get out and get dirty! 42 – MAIK THE MECHANIC: Changing brake pads! 44 – BOBBY’S STYLE: Braking technique!
road _
46 – TOP PRODUCT: The XTREME All2gether XL tool box 48 – BEHIND THE SCENES: In search of secrets in the ROSE production hall
57 – THE LEGEND OF THE KITZBÜHELER HORN! Road bike torture in the mountains 66 – SHOPPING MALL! The road cyclist’s shopping list 70 – A BIKE IS BORN: The birth of the ROSE X-LITE TEAM
74 – VERBAL EXCHANGE: 12 questions for Gary Pafett 76 – MILESTONES! Erwin Rose about the history of ROSE
trekking/ftness _ 81 – CITY TRIP: Copenhagen – a bicycle paradise 88 – SHOPPING MALL: On the shopping list! 92 – LADIES ONLY! Everything for ladies
94 – SAVING THE BEAUTIFUL FOR LAST: Smart, functional and fascinating
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PSYCHO PATH – XC/RACE THE HIGHLIGHTS:
Model
Completely new geometry and a new design
2015
Compatible with XTR Di2 High direct mount front derailleur
can be ordered from November 2014
27,2 mm seat tube – for more comfort 12 x 142 mm rear axle – for increased stifness
PSYCHO PATH 3 Di2 Group: Suspension: Travel: Wheel set: Weight: Price:
This series of models is confgurable from 1.599 ,– €*¹
Shimano XTR Di2 Rock Shox SID RLT 100 mm Mavic Crossmax SL 27,5“ approx. 8,81 kg*² approx. 4.799,– €*¹
*1 see Terms and Conditions | *² may vary by +/- 5 % due to manufacturing tolerances, weight for raw fnish/silver frame, without pedals Freely confgurable at rosebikes.com I Contact: 00 800 22 77 55 55 (Free from landlines, calls from mobiles may be charged) | Rose Versand GmbH, 46393 Bocholt, Germany
WITH ONE CLICK INTO THE ROSE WORLD! INSIDEROSE
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all ROSE bikes can be confgured according to
business since 1907. And we are not only
can order directly and you will find further
your wishes. Choose the right parts from a top
proud of that, but we also see it as a commit-
information about our products, current
selection of components and confgure your
ment to be a reliable and competent partner.
prices, delivery times and much more.
individual dream bike. We will then assemble
Friendly and competent advice belongs to
your bike by hand in Germany. You can only get
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PICTURE // ROSE
Enduro riding is fun and very popular with both professional and amateur cyclists. Enduro beginner Barry wanted to try out what the guys of the ROSE Vaujany fueled by ultraSPORTS team can do. Read the story about his frst enduro race from page 21!
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mtb _
_ MOUNTAINBIKESHOT
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PICTURE // ROSE
“A perfect day to break records,“ Jürgen and Dirk think as they are getting ready to conquer the summit of the Kitzbüheler Horn. For almost 40 years, athletes have been competing at Austria’s steepest bike mountain and one of the most popular sports mountains in the Alpine region. From page 57, you can read how both of them did on the climb with a maximum incline of 22,3 per cent.
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road _
_ ROADBIKESHOT
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PICTURE // ROSE
With approx. 560.000 bicycles, Copenhagen has as many bicycles as inhabitants. A good reason for us to have a look at this wonderful city on the waterfront from the cycle path. From page 81 on, you can read who and what Ina and Chrischi have discovered apart from hot dogs!
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trekking/ftness _
_ TREKKINGFITNESSSHOT
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NEWS, DATES INFOPOINT & EVENTS _ WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF CYCLING RELATING TO ROSE? THE INFO POINT IS THE COLUMN FOR ALL EVENTS, TEAM NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING. COME RIGHT IN AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE!
The new 2015 ROSE bikes catalogue! The new ROSE bikes catalogue is ready and waiting and brings with it a whole list of new developments! The 2015 mountain bike range clearly carries the signature of our two developers Max Sistenich and Christoph Krüppel. No less than eleven bikes have been newly developed or got an important update. The bikes UNCLE JIMBO, GRANITE CHIEF, GROUND CONTROL, ROOT MILLER and DR. Z. now belong to a new product family with a multitude of common, innovative features, such as hydroformed tube sets and new kinematics. In our road bike range, we are happy to present you no less than fve innovations, penned by Jürgen Telahr, for the 2015 model year. For example, the two genuine racers ROSE X-LITE TEAM and ROSE X-LITE CRS with a brand-new carbon fork. Both high-end carbon bikes stand out for their modern tube shape and clever details such as an integrated saddle clamp or internally routed cables with new, easy-to-install cable stops. The new ROSE XEON RS will make a brilliant impression. The high-performance aluminium racer comes with a new aluminium alloy. Its frame design has been updated and is now slimmer and signifcantly more slooping. All new bikes can be found in our 2015 bikes catalogue (available from mid-November). Learn about how to order a copy of it on pages 8-9!
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_ CYCLESTORIESINFOPOINT
ROSE opened concept store in Munich
The waiting has come to an end! Since October 9th, Munich
cerning ergonomics or about special requests concerning
fnally has a new highlight to offer besides the Oktoberfest
the bike’s features. The new gem will then be assembled
and Bayern Munich: The frst ROSE concept store!
at ROSE in Bocholt. If you wish to do so, you can also pick up your new dream bike in BIKETOWN Munich. The store’s
A large crowd came to the opening, eager to confgure the
offer is complemented by a service workshop for all main-
frst ROSE bikes. The advisers were busy bringing dream
tenance, care and repair works. What’s more, you will fnd
bikes to life on the screens together with the visitors. With
an exclusive selection of bike components, cycle clothing
the help of the ROSE bike confgurator, customers cannot
and accessories there. The ROSE concept store on 300
only fnd their dream bike in the concept store, but also tailor
square metres is resident on the ground foor of the MONA,
it to their wishes – whether it is about an adjustment con-
the new offce and shopping centre in Munich-Moosach.
ROSE winter sale
Welcome to the paradise for bargain shoppers: From
and suspension forks, through to cycle clothing and
Friday, 27th February 2015 until Saturday, 7th March 2015,
accessories – thousands of branded items are waiting
ROSE invites all customers to a huge end-of-season
for their new owners. By the way, for all ROSE Card
sale! A large selection of drastically reduced products
owners, the doors to the end-of-season sale already
will be offered in the warehouse on Schersweide 4 in
open on Thursday, 26th February 2015! For those who
Bocholt, Germany. Bikes from ROSE’s road bike, MTB and
want to apply for a ROSE Card before the sale begins,
trekking range, as well bike components such as wheels
go to: rosebikes.com/rosecard.
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_ CYCLESTORIESINFOPOINT
It’s raining titles for ROSE athletes!
The ROSE team riders are moving from one success to the
Thum, rank 18 was enough to assert himself as the world’s
next, through all cycling disciplines. Laura Lindemann from
best marathon rider for the second time after his frst
Potsdam became the new triathlon world champion among
victory in 2012.
the elite juniors. At the triathlon world championship in Edmonton, she fnished on her ROSE XEON CRS after 1:02:35
Lennard Kämna walked in the footsteps of Marcel Kittel.
hours and won the title with the fastest time of the day. With
Eight years after Marcel’s triumph, Lennard from Cottbus
this, she continued her series of success that started with
secured Germany another victory in the individual time trial
the victory of the European championship of the elite juniors
of the juniors at the Road World Championship in Ponferra-
in Kitzbühel.
da, Spain. On the 29,5 kilometre long track, the 18-year-old pupil remained unrivalled and fnished in 36:13,49 minutes,
Mountain biker Katy Curd of the ROSE Vaujany fueled by
amazing 44,46 seconds faster than the American Adrien
ultraSPORTS team took the 4X World Championship title.
Costa who fnished in second place.
The British rider put all eggs in one basket in the fnal taking place in Leogang, Austria. She chose the more demanding
Emanuel Buchmann of the rad-net ROSE team became
pro line in order to get past the leading Anneke Beerten.
overall winner of the “Müller – Die lila Logistik Rad-Bun-
After this biggest success of her career, Katy may now put
desliga”. The fnal individual time trial took place on the
on the rainbow jersey.
not yet opened Berlin Brandenburg Airport. A third place was enough for him to secure his overall victory. The ex-
Her team colleague Steffen Thum was able to win the
pert climber currently rides a ROSE XEON CRS-400. After
overall standings of the Marathon World Cup. The fnal race
seven races in which points could be scored, Buchmann
in Wolkenstein still proved to be a tough piece of work for
won the series with 727 points, ahead of Christopher Hatz
him. The 4.500 metres in altitude of the Sellaronda pushed
(707 points) and Heinrich Berger (640 points). Congratula-
the riders to their physical limits. For the 29-year-old Steffen
tions to all of you on your great performances!
That’s what winners look like! Steffen Thum (left), Katy Curd (top right), Laura Lindemann (bottom right)
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MULTISTREET – THE TRAINING PARTNER 5
Model
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
JAHRE
2015
Lightweight, stif aluminium frame with road bike genes Lightweight high-end carbon fork ROSE carbon seat post for maximum comfort Internal cable routing for a neat look and easy cleaning Supernova E3 Pro 2 front light – very bright and with a great design
MULTISTREET-4 Frame: Sizes: Colours: Fork: Group: Brake: Weight: Price:
6013 T6/2 Altanium Aluminium, double-butted, from approx. 1.450 g Unisex-Sport: 17“ / 19“ / 21“ / 23“ Men: 17“ / 19“ / 21“ / 23“ / 25“ shiny white/red, anodized black/blue, alu brushed/blue MULTISTREET Carbon 1 1/8” – 1.5” with aluminium steerer Shimano XT TREKKING Shimano XT TREKKING Disc, 160/160 approx. 11,2 kg*2 1.649,– €*1
This series of models is confgurable from 1.449,– €*¹
*1 see Terms and Conditions | *² may vary by +/- 5 % due to manufacturing tolerances, weight for frame color anodized black/blue, without pedals Freely confgurable at rosebikes.com I Contact: 00 800 22 77 55 55 (Free from landlines, calls from mobiles may be charged) | Rose Versand GmbH, 46393 Bocholt, Germany
21 – ENDURO! AND WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?
32 – CUSTOM-MADE! CHRISTOPH KRÜPPEL AND HIS ROSE PSYCHO PATH! 36 – MTB FASHION: GET OUT AND GET DIRTY! 42 – MAIK THE MECHANIC: CHANGING BRAKE PADS 44 – BOBBY’S STYLE: BRAKING TECHNIQUE!
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mtb _
28 – SHOPPING MALL! THE MOUNTAIN BIKER’S SHOPPING LIST
_ MOUNTAINBIKESTORIES
ENDURO! AND WHAT ARE YOU UP TO? A MARATHON RIDER TRIES OUT ENDURO TEXT // BARRY HAYES PICTURES // MIKE PETERS
A REAL ENDURO BOOM SPREADS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, RACES SHOOT OUT OF THE GROUND LIKE MUSHROOMS AFTER A RAIN, RIDERS AND PROMOTERS PRAISE THE TREND AS THE ESSENCE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING. THERE IS NO RAZOR-SHARP DEFINITION OF WHAT ENDURO EXACTLY MEANS. WITH TRAVELS BETWEEN 140 AND 180 MM AND THE USE OF ALL WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS AN ENORMOUS RANGE. THE SIMILARITIES RATHER CONSIST IN THE LOVE OF TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN DOWNHILLS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PEDALLING UPHILL YOURSELF. Breaking new ground. Marathon meets enduro.
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F
or me as a cross-country marathon rider, enduro has always been some kind of a unicorn. Neither a horse nor
a bull, but grazing on the same pasture. It was high time to cast my net wide, catch the mythical creature and see what it can do. There is no better way to test this than to take part in an enduro race. The Harz Mountains are not only home to the Brocken witch, but also to Germany’s most northern enduro race. The boys and girls of the club Mountainbikefreunde Oberharz e.V. had put so much effort, energy and passion into this race weekend and into preparing the ground! They had done an outstanding job preparing the tracks and clearly arranging them. A
For me, the race weekend began with a
rally washed out now. And the Tokio Hotel
frst thumbs up before the start of the race.
musical fashback in the evening before the
teenagers with their bad haircuts had seen it
start, when I was together with my friends
coming ages ago. We shrugged our shoulders
Peter and Paul who also wanted to do their
and treated ourselves to one or two alcohol-
frst enduro race. “I have to go through the
free sports drinks instead.
monsoon. Beyond the world…” It seems like an eternity since the radio had last blared the
“Guys, we are not talking about a marathon,
Tokio Hotel song that I was humming now.
this is an enduro race. There’s nothing to
Unfortunately, there was no other song that
inspect there. There is a 6,5 kilometres long
could have better described the deluge of rain
track downhill and a few linking kilometres
in front of our windows.
in between. It’s a clinch. In a marathon, we do 50 kilometres up- and downhill. We’ll do it
Riding with the witches. Besides their highest peak the ‘Brocken’, the Harz Mountains also offer lots of enduro action.
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We had planned to take a look at the race
with ease, even without an inspection,” we
track in the evening, but that plan was lite-
tried to calm us down before we went to bed.
_ MOUNTAINBIKESTORIES
It was high time to cast my net wide, catch the mythical creature and see what it can do.
The next morning brought lots of fuffy clouds on a blue sky and a well-dried track. With nervous suspense, we arrived at the start at the prescribed time 8:30 o’clock. The sun was already waiting for us as well as an extremely relaxed and mixed group of riders.
Unlike at marathon races where everything is clearly structured and there are strict rules, there was nearly every age group and every kind of travel represented here: teenagers, women and even unicycles. This was not what we had expected. Relaxed, we joined the queue of a diverse crowd of riders waiting.
Whether on one or two wheels – mountain biking is always dirty.
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Across country. There are 31 kilometres in total to do.
Our surprised faces hadn’t gone unnoticed. “Your frst enduro race?” the group asked. We nodded. “Well then, have fun!” they replied. Fun – this is what it should be about, however, there were also clear rules. There was a start time from 8:30 to 14:30 o’clock. During this period of time, you had to do 31 kilometres in total, including 6,5 downhill kilometres divided into seven stages. The seven downhill sections were timed separately and the times added to the total time. The linking sections were not timed. As long as you fnished all sections until 14:30 o’clock, you could even ride an easy-going pace. While we were waiting, I talked to the people around me. The atmosphere was brilliant and the anticipation growing. Of course, no one had come here to fnish last, however, the prevailing atmosphere rather reminded me of a big tour than of a competition. Every 30 seconds, another rider crossed the starting line and I was moving more and more to the front. A fnal check of the bike. For my maiden enduro ride I opted for the ROSE SOUL FIRE 2. With a travel of 185 mm, it has massive reserves to be able to also let it
I turned my pedals into the right position. Then I heard the signal and hurtled away from the start.
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Top: A good companion in rough terrain: My ROSE SOUL FIRE. Right: The enduro way of competing. With fun and sometimes also with uphill support.
ride in unknown terrain. Besides, it features good freeride-touring qualities. I had made no changes to the basic model as it hadn’t been necessary for me. As for the tyres, I had gone for Schwalbe’s Hans Dampf. They offer good traction even on technically challenging downhill sections. “Who is next, please?” someone shouted. It was me. Suddenly, I started to get nervous. I took a deep breath and pulled my knee protec-
on the unknown track, because I didn’t want
tors into the right place. My riding techniques
to either lose control at high speed or to be
and my condition were defnitely good enough
too slow. A really interesting challenge.
to cope with the task ahead of me. Nevertheless, this was something new for me. I turned
Only 50 seconds later I was already racing
my pedals into the right position. Then I heard
through the end of the frst stage. I needed a
the signal and hurtled away from the start.
moment to regulate my pulse and to fnd my guys who were already waiting for me. “Let’s
The track was no wider than my shoulders
go to the next stage, slowcoaches,” I shou-
and full of roots and bends. Actually, it was
ted at them with a grin and full of adrenalin.
exactly how you would imagine an ideal
We rode our bikes along the linking section
mountain bike trail. I was fully concentrated
marked in blue to get to the next section.
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At full throttle through unknown terrain! In enduro, it‘s all about spontaneity!
shaking on my 100 mm marathon full-susser. It was just about fnding the line and modulating the braking power. Slowly I started to realise what enduro really means.
After the seventh and fnal stage, my watch showed 11 minutes and 30 seconds. The winner had done all the stages including During the next stages, too, I realised that a
650 metres in altitude in only 8 minutes and
good enduro rider has to be a true mountain
26 seconds. However, I was satisfed with
biker. Even though there are no big jumps, the
me, my bike and the result. All in all, it was
track is full of smaller ones. Apart from that,
a really cool event and defnitely not my last
the technically demanding track is full of roots,
enduro race. It is special to be part of a group
bends and rocks. True to the old saying ‘No one
and a great opportunity to spend time with
is born a master’ I have to admit that I actually
your friends on the bike, to be out in the
was on the verge of falling several times and
country and yet to get the adrenalin rush of a
that I even almost fell to the forest soil once.
real competition.
Nevertheless, I had terrifc fun, the ROSE SOUL FIRE 2 was the perfect choice. Thanks to the big Suntour fork with a travel of 180 mm, I hardly noticed all the roots and rocks that would have given me a good
Unknown moments for a marathon rider. Taking breaks and using a lift!
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MAVIC CROSSMAX shoes
ENDURA SINGLETRACK II cycling trousers
Mavic’s frst shoe that is especially designed for enduro cycle racing – with Trail Grip sole, Ergo Lite ratchet, ankle protection, toe and heel protection and with all the frills.
Trousers for adventurers! Comfortable enduro trousers made of hard-wearing Cordura fabric, fast-drying and waterrepellent! Material: 100% nylon Item no. 1940626
Item no. 1966402
Instead of 164,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 149,95 €
EVOC FREERIDE TRAIL 20 L backpack with protector
Backpack with protective instinct thanks to the integrated, TÜV/GS certifed back protector. A volume of approx. 20 litres – for everything enduro riders need!
79,95 €
Item no. 1988334
169,95 €
INNOTECH all-weather chain fuid set
Controlled chain reactions in any weather thanks to this strong twin pack. The 105 fuid cleans, removes, lubricates (without greasing) and protects the chain in a single step, the 107 fuid achieves its full impact in bad weather. 2 spray bottles with 200 ml content each. Basic price 1 l 57,38 €
POC JOINT VPD 2.0 knee protectors
Hardly noticeable and yet providing frstclass protection – the POC JOINT VPD 2.0 protectors are essential for any enduro tour!
22,95 €
Item no. 1911101
Item no. 1834024
XTREME brush set
15,90 €
Clean to the smallest gap! Thanks to this set of six different brushes by Xtreme, the mud-slinging is followed by cleaning! PS: You save 11,30 euros compared to buying the items individually!
Instead of 119,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 104,95 €
Item no. 400305
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AN ENDURO TOUR PLACES VERY SPECIAL DEMANDS, ALSO REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT. IN OUR MTB SHOPPING MALL YOU’LL FIND ESTABLISHED, GOOD AND PROVEN PRODUCTS FOR THE LONG AND SHORT TRIPS OF LIFE. ALL INCLUDING ITEM NUMBER. SIMPLY ENTER IT INTO THE SEARCH FIELD ON OUR WEB PAGE AND CONTINUE BROWSING!
XTREME clean up set Item no. 400230 Autumn is coming and brings real chain killers: Mud and rain. However, there’s a quack remedy: Cleaning the chain! This trio is ready to help you. It consists of the Xtreme Caretec chain cleaning device, the Motorex Rex cleaner and the Xtreme Scrub Brush. Together, they are an unbeatable team and, what’s more, you save 5 euros compared to buying the items individually!
19,90 € AQUA2GO PRO pressure washer** Item no. 2081939
The fnal enemy of all rivals that try to harm your bike (e.g. mud and dirt). Away from any power source, arms can be taken up, as the integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery supplies energy to the AQUA2GO PRO. The water pressure is 3-10 bars, a 20 litre water reservoir allows for approx. 30 minutes of continuous fre. And if that’s not enough, you can also connect the adapter to a standard water hose.
189,00 €
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SIGMA MONO HL headlamp Item no. 2065931
The Sigma Mono HL is a beaming lightweight for bikers’ heads. With a weight of only 56 grams, it is hardly noticeable, while its 0,5 watt power LED ofers a lighting power of up to 35 lumens. The headlamp can be recharged via a micro USB interface, its light on time is: approx. 5 hrs (power mode), approx. 8 hrs (standard mode), and approx. 10 hrs (fashing mode). Including detachable, washable elastic strap and a universal bracket for tubes with a diameter of 22-33 mm!
19,95 €
SKS mudguard set Item no. 2066286 No chance for dirt: This SKS mudguard set can be attached to fork and seat post within seconds (via a clamping cone or a quick release) and keeps away dirt. It is lightweight and suitable for tyre widths up to 2,4” inches as well as for wheel sizes 26”/27,5” or 28”/29” inches. And in case it spills somewhere nevertheless, we have added the F100 1 l bike cleaner to the set. Instead of 45,85 € (price per item)
now 39,85 €
SKS TWENTYNINER + ROOKIE pump set Item no. 2068196
This SKS pump set ofers an extra portion of air for 29-in wheels. The pump tube with an extra-long steel tube and an extra-large diametre provides a fast pressure build-up in the tyre that can be perfectly controlled with an 80 mm large manometre. The set is completed by a Rookie 29er mini pump, a little powerhouse that allows for a larger volume thanks to an extended tube.
35,95 € TACX T3145 wall bracket Item no. 2054148
There’s no smarter way to store your bike than with this wall bracket by Tacx. It carries up to 25 kilograms and its arms can be removed from the base plates screwed to the wall without tools when not in use. Thanks to various installation possibilities, it is even suitable for slooping frames. An integrated hook on each base plate also allows for the storage of a helmet or clothing. Attention please! Bike not included!
34,50 € (without bike)
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GORE BIKE WEAR FUSION COSMO WS jacket Item no. 2026613
Very good cyclists also want to look darned well: With this Gore soft shell jacket, the trail is yours. At least with regard to the styling. However, this jacket has more to ofer: Fleece inside, an extendable back and cufs with thumb holes. Smart solution: a snap insert for easy, one-handed opening of the front zip. Material: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane Membrane: 100% polyester
219,95 € MAVIC COSMIC WIND winter gloves Item no. 2027825
A black-and-white heat miracle: The MAVIC COSMIC WIND glove ofers top protection from cold and outstanding freedom of movement. Despite its tight ft, the glove is really hard-wearing thanks to its soft shell back and its preshaped cut. A microfbre trim at the thumb allows you to wipe away sweat, and you can even operate touchscreens with it. Material: 60% polyamide, 40% polyurethane, membrane: 100% polyester
54,95 € VAUDE VIRT soft shell trousers Item no. 2031077
With these trousers you’ll even hope for bad weather. These VAUDE VIRT trousers are made from warming, environmentally friendly manufactured soft shell material and are absolutely windproof. A two-layer reinforcement at the seat, preshaped knees, smartly placed stretch inserts and width-adjustable leg ends provide a perfect ft. Material: 88% polyester, 12% elastane; membrane: 100% polyester; stretch:
Instead of 139,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 129,95 €
87% polyamide, 13% elastane
ROSE SEAMLESS WARM zip undershirt Item no. 1965476
In winter, it’s all about layered clothing – several layers worn on top of each other provide warmth and great moisture transport. The ROSE zip seamless undershirt is the perfect base layer. Partial inserts ofer a good body climate, while the close ft with 3D-SEAMLESS knitting technology ensures highest comfort. Winter, where are you? Material: 88%
polyamide, 12% polyester
39,95 €
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VAUDE TERMATIC RC II MTB winter shoes Item no. 2028426
Winter time – time for cold feet? It doesn’t have to be! Take the mid-high VAUDE TERMATIC RC II MTB winter shoe with an integrated thermal insulation layer that keeps you pleasantly warm. A waterproof construction with Sympatex membrane and a neoprene shaft protect from dirt and rain. An anatomic footbed provides a perfect ft and the insole comes with an antibacterial fnish. Compatible with SPD pedals.
179,95 € SHIMANO TRAIL H2O overshoes Item no. 2044549 Bright yellow – is not only eye-catching, but also provides additional safety for the Shimano TRAIL H2O overshoes. Especially designed for mountain bike shoes as well as for darkness and rain. Insulating feece material with a waterproof PU coating braves all weathers, a 3D cut ensures a great ft over cycling shoes. Material: 70% polyamide, 30% polyurethane
44,95 € ENDURA HUMMVEE II long-sleeved bike shirt Item no. 2063605
This smart companion for the trail that makes free with features comes from Scotland. It is made of a fast-drying, textured fabric and has contrasting mesh inserts under the arms as well as at the sides, back and neck. There are three pockets on the back including a cable opening for an iPod. Anti-slip silicone prints on the shoulders facilitate carrying a backpack. Material: 100% polyester
54,95 € UVEX QUATRO PRO cycle helmet Item no. 1983348 Put on a helmet! The Quatro Pro is UVEX’s all-mountain top model and a reliable companion. A double inmould construction guarantees highest safety, 17 integrated vents ensure excellent ventilation. Thanks to the new anatomic IAS sizing system, the helmet perfectly adapts to any head shape. On top of that, you’ll also get an adapter to attach an action camera! Instead of 129,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 119,95 €
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ROSE PSYCHO PATH _ CUSTOM-MADE CUSTOM-MADE – MADE TO THE CUSTOMER’S SPECIFICATIONS. BECAUSE A BIKE HAS TO FIT LIKE A GLOVE, ONLY THEN IT CAN SHOW ITS STRENGTHS. WITH THE CONFIGURATOR, ROSE OFFERS THE IDEAL BASIS TO CREATE YOUR INDIVIDUAL BIKE. WE PRESENT ESPECIALLY INTERESTING, EXTRAVAGANT OR INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM-MADE BIKES – AS INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION FOR YOUR BIKE PURCHASE!
TEXT // CHRISTOPH KRÜPPEL PICTURES // ROSE
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Sporty: Individual Ritchey WCS Trail cockpit and 1x11 transmission
What:
to 27,5”. These larger wheels offer more
Christoph chose the ROSE PSYCHO PATH 2
traction, a better grip and improved roll-
as the basic model. This carbon hardtail rolls
over behaviour. The frame is quite compact,
on 27,5” wheels and is designed for competi-
allowing for an athletic, low riding position. An
tive cyclists and ambitious amateur athletes.
agile bike suitable for use in competitions.
Who:
Christoph Krüppel
How did you confgure the PSYCHO PATH?
My name is Christoph Krüppel and together
I confgured the bike completely according to
the new SRAM SwingLink technology. In this
with Max Sistenich, I am responsible for the
my ideas. For me, the aspects performance,
way, the brake is considerably more resistant
development of mountain bikes at ROSE. I
weight and look were important – and exactly
to friction and easier to adjust.
am a passionate mountain biker and use my
in this order.
bike for everything between cross country
Matching the brake, I mounted the SRAM-
and all-mountain. However, I also like to ride a
Regarding the drivetrain and the brake, I opted
X01 groupset. For me, the PSYCHO PATH
road bike.
for SRAM parts. I wanted to have a clean
is a bike that invites you to race. This is why
cockpit, which I could easily achieve with
eleven gears are enough for me here unlike
SRAM Matchmaker. There is only one clamp
for relaxing tours where I prefer to have a
The PSYCHO PATH is a versatile carbon
for both brake and shifter which offers a clean
wider range of gears. For me, the bike has a
hardtail. Compared to the last year’s model,
look. The brake is an SRAM Guide RS that fea-
sporty character which is why a single-speed
its wheel size has been increased from 26”
tures a tool-free lever reach adjustment and
crank is just right for me.
Why this bike?
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Clean, elegant, stylish: A pure look was at the top of the wish list
they are also resistant to punctures. The slightly
Recently, I have started to ride the eggbeater
higher weight compared to Thunder Burt tyres
pedals by crankbrothers. They are great, it is
is thus totally okay for me.
very easy to click in and there are four sides to enter them. I have now ftted all of my
However, it doesn’t have to be the top model
At the front, a lightweight yet quite torsion-
bikes with these pedals. Last but not least, I
XX1. The X01 which is one level below
resistant Rock Shox SID RLT does its work.
would like to mention the saddle. It is a Selle
functions just as perfectly. Besides, I chose a
Rock Shox forks have convinced me, they
Italia SLR that is extremely light and very
34-tooth chainring. Although you have to pedal
are responsive and reliable and their qualities
comfortable at the same time.
hard at steep ramps, you can ride even faster
meet my personal preferences. Have you achieved your custom-made goal?
and sportier in this way. So it should be fne. If you look at the add-on parts, you’ll see the
Absolutely, I’m fully convinced by the com-
As the wheels have an enormous infuence on
Ritchey WCS Trail logo everywhere. Although
bination of the parts. The sporty character of
the riding qualities, I selected very high-grade
I don’t think that you have to use the same
the bike has been further enhanced. A single-
DT Swiss XR 1501 Spline One wheels. Those
group for the whole bike, it provides a beautiful
speed crankset, light wheels and a great
are very lightweight, very stiff and of high
look in this case. With a width of 720 mm, the
braking performance have further improved
quality. I think you should better spend a bit
handlebar probably is as wide as it can be, but
the bike’s overall performance. I like its use-
more on wheels and save on the components.
for me this means better handling. Combined
ful and clean components. When taking the
I combined the Splines with Schwalbe Racing
with the Ritchey WCS Trail stem with a length
PSYCHO PATH 2 as the basis, my custom-
Ralph tyres in a 2,25” width and with Evolution
of 90 mm, I have achieved the best riding po-
made bike in size M is about 890 grams
rubber compound with Snakeskin. Compared to
sition for my bike. The seat post is a Ritchey
lighter and now weighs 8,95 kilograms, as
Schwalbe’s Thunder Burt tyres, they offer more
WCS one to make sure that everything goes
usual weighed without pedals. The colours
grip in all conditions – and as they are tubeless,
well together.
are well-matched, too.
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Table Scraps That’s what your friends call the morsels of riding you scrape together at dawn, lunchtime, or as the sun sets. We grab these nuggets of every single day. It’s what we call training time. SRAM Force 22 is ready for what ever you are dishing out, no matter when. It’s bred with the DNA of SRAM RED, featuring DoubleTap ™ shifting
photos :: © Nils Nilsen
with ZeroLoss™ and our remarkable Yaw™ front derailleur, delivering trim free, rasp free gear selections at any hour. Riding the lightest groupset in its class with exceptional ergonomics, your friends may never see you training, but they’ll feel the results of your hard miles.
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HIM GONSO FREE soft shell jacket Material: 100% polyester Item no.: 2032191 From 129,95 € oversized jackets available for 149,95 € (size XXXL) GONSO DUMA ACTIVE 3-IN-1 trousers Material: 100% polyester Inside: 82% polyamide, 18% elastane Seat pad: 100% polyester Item no.: 2032207 129,95 € ALPINA CARAPAX bike helmet Item no.: 1987760 104,95 € ALPINA TWIST FOUR VL+ sports glasses Item no.: 1900071 79,95 €
JUMP-START _ HER GONSO ADELE women’s long-sleeved jersey Material: 86% polyester, 14% elastane Item no.: 1934078 From 49,95 € oversized jerseys available for 57,95 € (from size 48)
ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ROECKL VREDEN WINDSTOPPER SOFT SHELL winter gloves Material: 91% polyester, 6% elastane, 3% polytetrafluorethylene; Membrane: 100% polyester Palm: laminated ROECK-TEX, silicone trim; 57% polyester, 43% polyamide Item no.: 1936924 59,95 € ROSE RTS 06 trekking shoes Item no.: 1960347 69,95 €
GONSO BURNABY women’s 3-IN-1 trousers Material: 100% polyester Inside: 82% polyamide, 18% elastane Seat pad: 100% polyester Item no.: 2032322 129,95 € ALPINA D-ALTO bike helmet Item no.: 1899049 89,95 € ALPINA TWIST FOUR VL+ “S“ sports glasses Item no.: 1987919 74,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ROSE gloves TOUR PLUS by Chiba Material: 53% polyester, 47% polyurethane Item no.: 1947319 32,95 € ROSE RTS 05 trekking shoes Item no.: 1866625 59,95 €
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HIM LÖFFLER FZ thermal long-sleeved jersey Material: 90% polyester, 10% elastane; Transtex inner collar: 60% cotton, 40% polypropylene Item no.: 2030999 99,95 € LÖFFLER thermal bib tights Material: 86% polyamide, 14% elastane; Transtex lining: 60% cotton, 40% polypropylene Item no.: 721515 99,95 € UVEX ULTRA SNC MTB helmet Item no.: 1984532 109,95 € UVEX SGL 202 RACE VARIO sports glasses Item no.: 1983481 134,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € GRIPGRAB HURRICAN winter gloves Material: 90% polyester, 5% polyamide, 5% elastane Item no.: 2036328 39,95 €
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NORTHWAVE HAMMER S.R.S. MTB shoes Item no.: 1973633 129,95 €
LÖFFLER THERMOSOFT Women’s long-sleeved shirt Material: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane Item no.: 2030883 79,95 € LÖFFLER women’s thermal tights, long Material: 86% polyamide, 14% elastane, Transtex lining: 60% cotton, 40% polypropylene Item no.: 403290 89,95 € UVEX ONYX women’s bike helmet Item no.: 1984657 52,95 € UVEX SGL 202 SMALL RACE VARIO sports glasses Item no.: 1983515 119,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ROSE RSH GEL 03 gloves Material: 45% polyurethane, 45% nylon, 10% polyester Item no.: 1956043 16,95 € SHIMANO SH-WM63 women’s MTB shoes Item no.: 1975783 89,95 €
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HER VAUDE MINAKI women’s PrimaLoft jacket Material: 100% polyamide; Stretch inserts: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane; Padding: 100% polyester (70% recycling) Item no.: 2031299 159,95 € VAUDE QIMSA women’s soft shell trousers Material: 88% polyester, 12% elastane; Membrane + inner material: 100% polyester; Reinforcement: 100% polyamide; Coating: 100% polyurethane Item no.: 2031314 129,95 € CASCO ACTIVE-TC bike helmet Item no.: 1988282 62,95 € ALPINA TWIST FOUR VL+ “S“ sports glasses Item no.: 1987900 74,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 €
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VAUDE HANKO II soft shell gloves Material: Back: 92% polyester, 8% polyurethane; Membrane: 100% polyurethane; palm: 65% polyamide, 35% polyurethane; lining: 100% polyester Item no.: 2031402 34,95 € VAUDE ARESA TR women’s trekking shoes Item no.: 1876279 99,95 € VAUDE ROOMY 12+3 backpack Item no.: 1964200 64,95 €
VAUDE MINAKE PrimaLoft jacket Material: 100% polyamide; Stretch inserts: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane; Padding: 100% polyester (70% recycling) Item no.: 2031129 159,95 € VAUDE MINAKI PrimaLoft shorts Material: 100% polyamide; Stretch inserts: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane; Padding: 100% polyester (70% recycling) Item no.: 2031147 119,95 € MAVIC NOTCH bike helmet Item no.: 1886814 79,00 € ALPINA SORCERY HR C+ sports glasses Item no.: 1987946 64,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € VAUDE HAVER II gloves Material: 87% polyamide, 13% elastane Item no.: 2031396 24,95 € VAUDE TARON AM trekking shoes Item no.: 1964097 109,95 €
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HIM ENDURA ROUBAIX long-sleeved jersey Material: 84% polyester, 16% elastane Item no.: 1981845 54,95 € ENDURA MT 500 SPRAY soft shell trousers Material: 85% nylon, 10% elastane, 5% polyamide (Cordura) Item no.: 1982215 129,95 € ROSE PACER II bike helmet Item no.: 1980873 59,95 € uvex sportstyle 106 sports glasses Best.-Nr.: 1983968 69,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ENDURA DELUGE winter gloves Material: 75% nylon, 15% polyester, 5% polyurethane, 5% elastane Item no.: 1981988 47,95 €
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HER ENDURA ROUBAIX women’s long-sleeved jersey Material: 84% polyester, 16% elastane Item no.: 2054494 54,95 € ENDURA SINGLETRACK II women’s cycling trousers Material: 100% nylon Item no.: 2070979 79,95 € ALPINA PANOMA bike helmet Item no.: 1987788 39,95 € ALPINA EYE-5 VL+ sports glasses Item no.: 2048448 89,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 €
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ROECKL PINO thermal gloves Back: Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro; 51% polyester, 38% polyamide, 11% elastane Palm: Polartec® Power Stretch® Pro; 51% polyester, 38% polyamide, 11% elastane Features: SILICONE-GRIP Item no.: 1760084 29,95 € MAVIC SCORPIO women’s MTB shoes Item no.: 1966314 109,95 €
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HIM MALOJA NasemM. thermal long-sleeved jersey Material: Thermopile: 100% polyester Item no.: 2030245 109,00 € MALOJA MahirM. STORMSHELL+ thermal trousers Material: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane; Stormshell+: 100% polyester Item no.: 2030218 175,00 € ALPINA MYTHOS 2.0 bike helmet Item no.: 1987690 59,95 € ALPINA Eye-5 VL+ sports glasses Item no.: 2048457 89,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € GRIPGRAB URBAN soft shell gloves Material: 70% polyester, 20% polyurethane, 5% nylon, 5% elastane Item no.: 2036346 49,95 € MAVIC SCREE MTB shoes Item no.: 1887239 149,95 €
HER MALOJA MayadaM. women’s thermal jacket Material: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane; Stormshell+: 100% polyester Item no.: 2029896 149,00 € MALOJA SayadM. Stormshell+ women’s thermal trousers Material: 85% polyamid, 15% elastane; Stormshell+: 100% polyester Item no.: 2029920 165,00 € UVEX ULTRA SNC MTB helmet Item no.: 1984532 109,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ROECKL RABAL WINDSTOPPER winter gloves Material: Back: 100% polyester Palm: DURASENSE WR; 100% polyamide (PU coated) Item no.: 1936915 39,95 € MAVIC SCREE MTB shoes Item no.: 1887239 149,95 €
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ROSE DANI women‘s thermal tights Material: 89% polyamide, 11% elastane Item no.: 1864283 49,95 € ROSE PACER II helmet Item no.: 1980873 59,95 € ROSE PHOTOCHROMIC PS 04 sports glasses Item no.: 1808357 59,95 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € ROSE RTS 04 trekking shoes Item no.: 1866634 69,95 €
NORTHWAVE 39/25 windproof thermal bib tights Material: LOMBARDIA: 86% polyamide, 14% elastane; Membrane: 100% polyester Item no.: 2029009 119,95 € NORTHWAVE SCOUT MTB helmet Item no.: 2037859 69,95 € OAKLEY M2 FRAME sports glasses Item no.: 2012610 149,90 € ROSE COLOURFEET socks Material: 50% polyester (Coolmax), 48% nylon, 2% elastane Item no.: 1913996 6,95 € NORTHWAVE POWER winter gloves Material: Back: 40% polyamide, 40% polyurethane, 20% polyester; Palm: 100% polyamide; Cuff: 86% polyamide, 11% polyester, 3% elastane Item no.: 1765618 29,95 € ROSE RTS 06 trekking shoes Item no.: 1960347 69,95 €
ROSE ULTRA III TEC GRIP winter gloves Material: 70% polyester, 25% nylon, 5% polyurethane Item no.: 1948761 32,95 €
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MAIK THE MECHANIC! CHANGING BRAKE PADS!
DISC BRAKES ARE THE MODERN BRAKE STANDARD, BECAUSE POWERFUL BRAKES ARE OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF WITHOUT PROBLEMS. IN THIS ISSUE, MAIK THE MECHANIC SHOWS YOU HOW EASY IT IS!
1 | First you need to remove the lock ring
2 | Remove the screw that holds the brake
3 | Now you can simply pull out the worn
(at the end of the screw holding the pads).
pads, using either a hex key or a torx key.
pads. A fat-head screwdriver might help
Simply insert a fat-head screwdriver under
you with it.
the ring and lift it off.
4 | Insert the new brake pads into the
5 | Align the pads so that the screw fts
brake caliper without using force and make
through them again, tighten the screw,
sure that they are straight.
make sure you stick to the prescribed torque, put the lock ring back on – ready!
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HI! MY NAME IS BOBBY ROOT AND TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOU THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE BRAKE. A SPECIAL FOCUS WILL BE ON THE FRONT BRAKE. IT BRAKES VERY EFFICIENTLY, BUT IT HAS TO BE USED CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE YOU WILL FLY OVER THE HANDLEBAR. I HAVE DIVIDED THE COMPLETE COURSE OF MOVEMENT INTO FOUR MAIN STEPS.
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Freeride legend and ROSE team rider Bobby Root shows you how it should be done!
Bobby Root
1. APPROACH Look out for a track where you can gain enough speed. The faster the downhill, the further to the back the centre of gravity of your body and thus of your bike should be.
2. WEIGHT The most effcient way to get full power out of your front brake is to shift your weight even further to the back. This can be done by stretching your arms and shifting your hip behind the saddle. Apply the front and the rear wheel brake simultaneously and moderately. Make sure the brakes do not block! A blocked rear wheel is not that dangerous, but a blocked front wheel will almost inevitably lead to a fall. My advice: Before the front wheel blocks, it makes a distinct grinding noise. Open the brake immediately then.
3. LETTING OFF As soon as you have reduced your speed suffciently, you can let off the brakes. The braking process should be completed before
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reaching a bend.
4. BODY POSTURE Keep the body posture in the bend frst, then get back into the basic position. The aim is not to brake in the bend. Should it become necessary to do so, please only use the brakes very cautiously. Emergency braking should only be done with the rear wheel brake. This braking technique reduces your speed signifcantly
and gets you through the bend safely and fast! For those of you who need more pictures to get inspired, you will fnd this technique as a video on our website:
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BEHIND THE SCENES
IN SEARCH OF SECRETS IN THE ROSE PRODUCTION HALL
TEXT & PICTURES // MIKE PETERS
SINCE I HAVE BEEN WORKING AS A REPORTER FOR CYCLE STORIES, MY LIFE HAS BEEN DIFFERENT. FULL OF DRAMA AND ADVENTURE. FULL OF UNCERTAINTIES AND SUSPENSE. AND SO I STAND SLIGHTLY NERVOUS IN FRONT OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND LISTEN WITH RAPT ATTENTION WHICH JOB HE HAS IN MIND FOR ME THIS TIME. “YOUR ARTICLE ABOUT THE ROSE LOGISTICS CENTRE IN THE LAST ISSUE WAS JUST THE BEGINNING,” HE MOANS WHILE RAISING HIS FINGER TOWARDS ME. “I NEED MORE. MORE ROSE, MORE INSIDE INFORMATION AND ABOVE ALL, MORE SECRETS!”
W
hen saying the word
forties, wears glasses, has a well-groomed goatee and is a really nice guy.
“secrets”, he clenches
And he has no idea that I’ll get all secrets of his department out of him
his raised fst like
with journalistic cleverness and cunning. At least, this is what I hope for.
lightning, as if he has just caught a ROSE
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secret out of the air, like a water frog’s sticky
After we have shaken hands, he leads me into a stairwell up in a huge
tongue catches a fying dragonfy. “I’m just
bright hall. Radio music warbles through the over 2000 square metres
the right man, sir!” I answer with enthusiasm
large room and a cheerful clicking, clacking and buzzing of tools working
and boldly turn up the collar of my trench
on bike components twitters through the air. This is the production hall.
coat. The analog cameras around my neck
Almost 60 people are working here on the two-wheeled hearts of the
bang together. “I hope so,” my boss replies.
company – the bikes. Stefan beckons me over to the right side of the hall
“You’re my best man for those jobs: reliable,
to an open passageway leading into another adjoining hall. “This is our
discreet, and competent. In short, you seem
parts warehouse. Here, only those parts needed for the bike assembly
to be harmless. People would rather betray a
are stored,” Stefan says while making an expansive gesture. And this
secret to you than to a real editor.” “I see! So
gesture is appropriate. The warehouse, too, has 2000 square metres of
I’m sort of an undercover reporter, right, sir?”
foor space and houses thousands upon thousands of items. Ranging
I translate. “Yeah, sort of,” my boss murmurs
from brakes via handlebars through to bottle cages, here you can fnd
while tramping out of the offce.
everything that can be mounted on a ROSE bike.
I have arranged to meet with Stefan. The head
“However, the real assembly process begins somewhere else,” Stefan
of production will guide me through his hal-
explains, “namely in the goods inwards department. Here, all individual
lowed mechanic halls today. Stefan is in his late
components of which each bike is made are received and the delivered
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frames undergo a frst check.” “So the
gets into our production warehouse. In this way, we can make sure that
frames are already examined before they are
a mounted frame is in perfect condition. A random sample of frames is
warehoused?” I like to know. “Exactly. Every
taken from each delivery and checked for stiffness, comfort and dimen-
single frame is unpacked and checked,” Stefan
sional accuracy in our R&D (Research and Development) department.
nods to me. “This means that there is a visual
Afterwards, the frame undergoes an endurance test that goes far beyond
inspection where our colleagues take a close
EN standards.” Impressed, I nod.
look at whether there are any external damages. Afterwards, the measurements of the
“What happens exactly after I have confgured a bike on the computer
frame as well as the tolerances for headset
at home?” I ask the person opposite while we are ambling back to the
and bottom bracket are checked. If necessary,
production hall. “First of all, you have to understand that we almost
threads are recut, disc brake mounts re-milled
exclusively assemble individual bikes here. Every customer has the
and so on. Then the frame is put on the scales
opportunity to confgure their bike according to their requirements. This
and only when everything is okay here, too, it
is why you cannot just build an assembly line.
The perfect setting: Finishing touches on a new Root Miller in the ROSE production hall.
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“As soon as you have confgured your bike
I raise my hand to show that I have a question.
and your order has been forwarded to our
Again, I’m feeling like a primary school pupil. Im-
department, we’ll pick everything we need to
mediately, I lower the hand and pompously keep
assemble your bike,” Stefan starts his tour. “It
pen and notepad ready for use. “The wheels
all starts here with the frame pre-assembly.
are built? Do you build the wheels yourselves?”
Our boys and girls take your frame out of the
I ask with amazement. “Yeah, we build them
rack…” “That has already been checked in
ourselves.” Stefan gently pushes me past two
the goods inwards department,” I throw in to
racks to the back wall of the hall. “This is where
show that I have paid attention and that my
our wheels are built.” I’m pretty astonished.
infallible memory is one of my professional
Up to seven employees are responsible for the
I have recently seen a report about a bicycle
weapons. “Correct,” Stefan praises me and
assembly of ROSE wheels. In peak times, up
factory in China: It only took them 15 minutes
gives me a slap on the shoulder like a primary
to 150 wheels are built. This primarily includes
to assemble a complete bike. 15 minutes!
teacher as if I have just counted to 20 without
the insertion and interlacing of spokes. “Then,
Just imagine! There is one worker who does
making a mistake. “But that doesn’t stop our
it’s Eddy’s turn,” Stefan says with a laugh
nothing but fxing one special bolt all day – and
mechanics from examining the frame once
and points at an ultra-modern special-purpose
without a break. Tightening the crank bolt for
again,” Stefan continues. “If everything is
machine on our left. It is responsible for the fnal
ten hours… After I have seen this, the label
okay, fork, headset, stem and and, for full-
centering of the wheels. “Why Eddy?” I like
“Made in Germany” is of even higher import-
sussers, also also the rear shock are pre-as-
to know. “Because of Edward Scissorhands,”
ance for me. Here at ROSE, our work is really
sembled. In the meantime, another colleague
Stefan explains and opens a small side panel
individual, professional and customer-oriented.
picks all the components you chose out of
of the machine. Inside, a wheel is turning and
With regard to the fnal product, you have to
the warehouse and puts them into a blue box.
centered, tested or anything else by mechanical
say that we are not only in a totally different
At the same time, the wheels are built, too.
arms from all sides. The name is just the right
league. Without intending to sound arrogant:
When all of these three steps are done, eve-
choice. The inside really reminds me of Johnny
It is actually a completely different kind of
rything is put onto a mobile assembly stand
Depp aka Eddy with scissor-hands from the
sports!” Stefan explains.
and wheeled to the pre-assembly.
1990 blockbuster movie of the same title.
Bicycle mechanics at work. On more than 2000 m², they are screwing, lubricating and checking.
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Eddy needs three and a half minutes for one
things I do appreciate at ROSE. Actually, there
wheel. He actually could do faster, but this
are a lot of things. I love the opportunities to
would increase tolerance and reduce quality.
infuence and the power to change something.
But there’s no such thing at ROSE. “For this,
During my apprenticeship, for instance, I was
the standard of quality of our company is far
already asked my opinion on bike specifcations
too high and deeply rooted,” Stefan assures
for the catalogue. Here, every individual is
me. He should know. At least, he has been
important. We see ourselves as a team, other-
working for the company since 1983. When
wise, this wouldn’t work. Besides, you strongly
he started his apprenticeship as a bicycle
feel that this is a family-owned business. The
mechanic, there were only fve people in total
private interests of the staff are always taken
responsible for the production, the catalogue
into consideration. This provides a totally dif-
and the dispatch. Today, ROSE has more than
ferent and better working atmosphere. When
350 employees. “It’s amazing to see what has
you feel that your boss is really interested in
happened. After I had completed my appren-
you and not only in the number of pieces you
ticeship, I was on my travels, worked for seve-
can do per day, you have a completely different
ral framebuilders, studied and did community
work ethic,” says Stefan and I can hear that he
service. In 1991, I came back to ROSE. Here, I
is proud of his employer.
have held all positions possible in the production – through to the position of the head
“But enough of me and the history. The next
of production I am holding now.” “Are there
production stage is far more exciting,” says
things about the ROSE company that you espe-
Stefan and takes me to the pre-assembly. Here,
cially appreciate? You can tell me everything,” I
there are eight workstations where employees
say and try to look harmless and to inspire con-
diligently preassemble the bikes. “Why pre-
fdence at the same time. “Of course, there are
assembly, why another additional work step?”
“Here, every individual is important. We see ourselves as a team, otherwise, this wouldn’t work.“
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Covers more than 10.000 kilometres on his bike per year: Head of mechanics, Stefan Strauss
Apprenticeship as a bicycle mechanic. In the ROSE production, the apprentices do not only stand by, but right in the middle.
I dig deeper. “It makes much more sense to
you confgured. After all, it is your ROSE bike,” Stefan says and gets an
split the assembly, as it is considerably faster.
affrmative nod from the mechanic in front of us. “After the inspection,
Here in the pre-assembly, all components in
the boys and girls mount all components on the frame. Wheels, bottom
the blue box are checked at frst. Are these the
brackets, cranksets, shifting systems, handlebars – actually everything
right brake levers for the brake, is this really the
that is inside the blue box. The alignment, connecting and setting is part
handlebar the customer ordered and so on.”
of the fnal assembly.”
“You like to check and examine, don’t you?”
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I realise very astutely. “That’s right. We really
We enter the largest part of the hall, where around 25 mechanics at 25
want to avoid mistakes. Mistakes cost time
workstations are working on the bikes standing in front of them. They
and money and on the whole, it is more ef-
lay Bowden cables, adjust chains, mount handlebars and control torques.
fective to integrate suffcient checks. It is very
The shifting as well as the braking system are perfectly adjusted, too.
important to us that you get exactly the bike
In the end, the customer only has to take his bike out of the carton box,
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“Nowadays, we have several bikes that we have to work on with a computer before they run smoothly.“ V
The pre-assembly of the frame. Here, the production trip begins.
straighten the handlebar, adjust the saddle
a laugh. “14?!” I ask in disbelief. “Yep. To get
height and have fun. Our qualifed employees
such people we also offer apprenticeships,” he
at ROSE take care of everything else. “We
continues. “At the moment, I have fve appren-
assemble between 50 and 100 bikes per day.
tices here in the production. This is important.
The number strongly depends on the types of
ROSE proceeds according to the principle to
bike that have to be assembled. The assembly
cultivate one’s own skilled workers. Neverthe-
of an e-bike takes, of course, much longer than
less, we are growing faster than we can train
the assembly of a road bike.” “How many
which is why we are always looking for bicycle
bikes can a mechanic do per day?” I ask. “That
mechanics. So if you want to exchange your
is diffcult to say as it depends on the form of
notepad for an open-jawed spanner, we’ll be
the day and on the types of bikes that have to
happy to hear from you!” Stefan says while
be assembled. But the record is 14 bikes a day!
giving me a wink. “So this job is called bicycle
But that guy was a monster,” Stefan says with
mechanic?” I ask.
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Beautiful competence. Bicycle mechanic Esther adjusts brand-new disc brakes.
“Until now, but from the frst of August, it is called bicycle mechatronics technician. And this is no wonder. Nowadays, we have several bikes that have to be worked on with a computer before they run smoothly.” We go past several workstations to a small, upright grey box. “E-bike diagnosis terminal” is written on the side panel in black letters. “With this, we install new updates on e-bike motors or adjust digital shifting systems such as the Shimano Di2. Computer technology has also found its way to us and has become an essential part of our everyday work,” says Stefan while we are walking on. At ROSE, the fnal assembly is still made by hand. A young woman with a blond pigtail and blue eyes is currently working on a disc brake of a ROSE ROOT MILLER mountain bike. “Hello, who are you?” I ask immediately. “I’m Esther,” she answers in a slightly irritated, but friendly way. “Can you tell me a scandal or a secret about the ROSE production?” I whisper to her and hope that Stefan won’t notice it.
At ROSE, the fnal assembly is still made by hand.
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“Well, we quite often sing here in the produc-
inspection,” Stefan says. This inspection and
tion hall. Although it is not really good, it is
all other checks made throughout the assembly
defnitely good enough for radio playback kara-
process are one of the reasons why there are
oke and to amuse the colleagues,” she says
only a tiny number of complaints due to a faulty
with a laugh. “And sometimes, we grease each
assembly – it is considerably less than one per
other’s tools if someone does not pay attention
cent. “That’s why I think that we at ROSE don’t
for a second!” she blurts out and her neighbour
have to hide when it comes to quality,” Stefan
joins in laughing. A bit disappointed I thank her
says with pride in his voice. In front of us, a new
and wish her a successful day at work. I can
ROSE BLACK CREEK-5 TREKKING is hanging
already visualise the headline: “Singing staff
from a hook. Like all other bikes, it will be put
greases each other’s tools”. Not quite enough
through its paces before leaving the warehouse.
for the front-page story.
There are several points to be checked off on the checklist: Are all screws tightened, does the
At the end of our tour, Stefan shows me the
shifting system run smoothly, are the brakes
This checklist is also put into the bike box so
last stop of a bike before it is packed into
perfectly adjusted? And much more. Only when
that the customer can see who has assem-
the carton box and shipped to the customer.
all of the points on the list are ticked off, the
bled his bike, what has been checked and
“As we love to do checks, there’s also a fnal
bike is ready for shipment.
with which result. “How long does the whole process take?” I want to know. “In general, the whole assembly process from the rack through to the packing takes one day. However, this also depends on the current order situation,” Stefan answers. Again, I’m very impressed and can only nod. I say goodbye to Stefan and thank him for the exciting time and the insights into the ROSE production he allowed me to gain. I have given up searching for something tabloid-like. At ROSE, the focus is on perfect workmanship and not on glamour – and this is exactly how it should be.
All-round team effort. Wheel robot ”Eddy“ and his colleagues at work.
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66 – SHOPPING MALL! THE ROAD CYCLIST’S SHOPPING LIST 70 – A BIKE IS BORN: THE BIRTH OF THE ROSE X-LITE TEAM 74 – VERBAL EXCHANGE: 12 QUESTIONS FOR GARY PAFFETT
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57 – THE LEGEND OF THE KITZBÜHELER HORN: ROAD BIKE TORTURE IN THE MOUNTAINS
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THE LEGEND OF KITZBÜHELER HORN _ ROAD BIKE TORTURE IN THE MOUNTAINS TEXT // PAUL WELLER PICTURES // MIKE PETERS
THE SUN IS HIGH ABOVE THE KITZBÜHELER HORN AND LETS MY ANTHRACITE CARBON FRAME SHINE. THE SKY ALSO PRESENTS ITS BEST SIDE. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW GLOWING WHITE CUMULUS CLOUDS RELAXING ABOVE THE “WILDER KAISER” ON OUR LEFT. A WEATHER FOR HEROES. A PERFECT DAY TO BREAK RECORDS. Always uphill. At the Horn, you have to keep pressure on the pedals.
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A
nd it’s for free?” Dirk asks
smiling grimly. “Okay. Ready, steady, go!” We
average, while the steepest section with 22,3
me while I’m pushing the
click into the pedals and cross the starting line.
per cent is even a real challenge for pros. On
large button of the automat-
For the next seven kilometres, this is the last
18 hairpin bends, there are 7,1 kilometres
ed machine. Once again,
time we have a smile on our faces.
and 876 metres in altitude in total to conquer.
Dirk checks if his helmet
The mountain became legendary between For almost 40 years, athletes have been
1971 and 1995. At that time, the international
torturing yourself at the Horn, you get the
competing with each other and measuring
mountain cycle race “Big Mountain Prize of
timekeeping for free,” I answer with a smile
their performance at the Kitzbüheler Horn, the
Europe” here at the Horn was considered to
while waving the small ticket the machine
steepest bike mountain of Austria and one of
be the hardest and toughest mountain test
just coughed up. “Here goes. Ready?” I
the most popular sports mountains in the en-
of Europe. For this reason, the Kitzbüheler
announce the beginning of the race. “The
tire Alpine region. For this reason, the “Horn”
Horn is still referred to as the “Alpe d’Huez”
one who comes in second has to pay for the
is a true star among the climbs, especially in
of Austria. Since 2000, a stage of the Tour of
alcohol-free wheat beer,” Dirk answers while
the road bike scene. 12,5 per cent incline on
Austria leads up here, too.
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fts properly. “Yes, when
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Starting line. The frst metres are the best. Then it’s all about conquering your weaker self.
Since then, the mountain top fnish at the alpine
Dirk and I have now left behind the frst
house at an altitude of 1.670 metres has been
two kilometres of asphalt and ridden
regarded as the queen stage of the tour. World
past the tollgate. Here, each motorised
champions and Tour de France heroes like
vehicle must pay toll to use the unique
Cadel Evans, Georg Totschnig or Riccardo Ricco
panorama road. Cyclists, runners and
could already enter their names on the list of
hikers can pass for free. The received
winners at the Horn. However, the record of 28
money is used for road maintenance,
minutes and 24 seconds of 2007 is held by the
and, a pleasant side effect is that there’s
Austrian pro cyclist Thomas Rohregger.
not much traffc thanks to the toll.
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Although the weather is really good, it also
tunities to recover, no metre without gradi-
To make sure that you always know how far it is
brings some challenges. Since the frst bend,
ent. At any time, you have to keep pressure
to the fnish, the course was completely surveyed
our jerseys are open and drops of sweat are
on the pedals. If you lose momentum, you’ll
and signposted in 2009. Since then, there are signs
on our faces. “The frst half is almost done,”
immediately notice the brutality of the Horn.
showing the remaining distance as well as the
Dirk gasps out. “But the tougher half is still
Those who cannot torture themselves here
gradient in regular intervals. In this way, you always
ahead of us,” I groan back. We don’t want
will never reach the alpine house. Record
know the gradient that is torturing you. Talking of
to lose more energy for conversation, as
breaker Thomas Rohregger once said: “The
torture: We have already done a good kilometre
we’ll still need it for the mountain. One thing
Kitzbüheler Horn is the ‘Streif’ of cycling.
with a 17% gradient. I lift my head and see an-
quickly becomes clear: Here, it is not the rider
There are basically no opportunities to re-
other sign standing at the side of the road about a
who sets the pace but the mountain. It is a
cover. You have to push the pedals from the
hundred metres away. As Dirk groans loudly when
single gigantic climb. There are no oppor-
frst to the last metre.”
seeing the sign, I know I haven’t read it wrongly.
Descent deluxe. Even the downhill pushes rider and material to the limits.
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Beautiful torture. If you have enough air to enjoy the view, you’ll be rewarded with a picturesque Alpine panorama.
Almost simultaneously, we get out of the saddle. At this point of the mountain you just have to ride out of the saddle.
“22,3 %” is written there in bold letters. “Come on!” I rather cheer on myself than on Dirk. Almost simultaneously, we get out of the saddle. At this point of the mountain you just have to ride out of the saddle. Strangely enough, this sign is rather motivating than demoralising. This section is the reason why we are here. We dig our fngers into the handlebar tape and grit our teeth. The display of my bike computer shows almost 400 watts that lie on my cranks. If you are not careful, you’ll soon start to build up acid. This steepest section of the Horn is 50 metres long and directly followed by another 50 metres with a gradient of 19%. Those who fght their way through this part of the course, have almost reached the fnish. On the last 750 metres, the slopes leading to the alpine house have a “relaxing” gradient of 12%.
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Disc-shaped safety. The hydraulic disc brakes of the new ROSE XEON CDX can show their full potential at the Horn.
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Exhausted but happy: Riding down the Horn.
“And there’s still a highlight to come,” I say and grin at the person opposite. “the downhill!”
When reaching the top, my head falls on to
With regard to the shift-
the handlebar and all I can think of is breathing
ing system, a compact
and pumping oxygen into my exhausted body.
chainring at the front
“44 minutes and 12 seconds,” Dirk pants next
as well as a 28-tooth
to me. Slowly, I come back to reality. “Who
sprocket at the rear are
was frst?” I ask. “No idea. It doesn’t matter
recommendable for
anyway. I’ll buy you a drink,” Dirk says with a
this tour. Actually, you
smile on his face.
only need two gears, the lowest one and the
Even though the downhill is very harmonious
next higher one for riding out of the saddle. All
and clearly visible on the whole, it is challeng-
A few minutes later, we sit on the terrace of
other teeth of the chainring have time off and
ing and we are happy that we have got bikes
the alpine house and enjoy an ice-cold wheat
can enjoy the phenomenal view that we only
with hydraulic disc brakes. Nevertheless,
beer. For amateur road cyclists, an uphill time
recognize now. We are now back on our bikes
we are highly concentrated and watchful.
between 40 and 50 minutes is considered to
and race downhill. During the uphill, you’re so
When fully opening the brake just for a short
be very good. So we can really be satisfed
concentrated on yourself and the course that
moment, you immediately start to pick up an
with our performance. “Oh boy, that was bru-
you don’t realise what is happening around you.
incredible speed.
tal,” I say to Dirk and raise my glass. “It was.
That’s what I do now. The course has count-
But it was defnitely worth it,” he answers and
less stages offering a really breathtaking view
Burst tyres caused by too hard braking and the re-
nods over the balustrade to the panorama that
to Kitzbühel down in the valley, to the Hah-
sulting extremely high rim temperatures seem to
lies in front of us. “And there’s still a highlight
nenkamm and to the majestic mountain ridge
be nothing unusual at the Horn. Thanks to our disc
to come,” I say and grin at the person oppo-
“Wilder Kaiser”. It’s just beautiful. There’s no
brakes, this is no problem. Besides, the low effort
site. “the downhill!”
better word to describe this alpine panorama.
needed to operate the brake lever is of help.
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Down-and-out. Those who cannot torture themselves at the Horn, will never see the alpine house.
Thanks to an exact pressure point and lower
to the valley. However exhausting and hard
hand forces, it is considerably easier to
the climb was, the downhill is just as heady.
modulate the braking power in the brake
Soon we stand at the starting line and look
lever position using hydraulic disc brakes
up at the Kitzbüheler Horn. “We were not
than cable brakes. Another big advantage
good enough to break the record,” I say to
is that there is hardly any loss in braking
Dirk. “With a bit of training, we’ll beat it next
performance when using disc brakes even
time,” Dirk jokes. “Deal,” I nod the chal-
on long downhill rides. Especially on courses
lenge through. “The one who arrives last at
as steep as at the Horn, a decreased braking
the hotel buys the frst round at the bar this
performance can be really dangerous. This is
evening?” I ask while closing the strap of my
why anyone who does not own a hydraulic
helmet and clicking my shoes into the pedals.
disc brake should have two or three short
One moment later our tyres race over the
breaks during the downhill. There are several
asphalt and let the Kitzbüheler Horn become
seats with bombastic views on the way back
smaller and smaller.
“44 minutes and 12 seconds,” Dirk pants next to me. Slowly, I come back to reality. “Who was frst?”
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THE BIRTH OF THE ROSE X-LITE TEAM _
A BIKE IS BORN
The new X-LITE TEAM – a top racer for the Champions League with brand-new carbon fork.
TEXT // PAUL WELLER PICTURE // ROSE
IN THE BEGINNING, THERE’S AN IDEA – IN THE END THERE’S A COMPLETE BIKE IN THE SHOP. BUT WHAT HAPPENS IN BETWEEN? WHICH DECISIONS ARE TAKEN, HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE INVOLVED, HOW MUCH SWEAT AND WORK IS PUT INTO SUCH A NEW BIKE? WE HAVE ASKED SOMEONE WHO OUGHT TO KNOW: JÜRGEN TELAHR. HE HAS BEEN IN CHARGE OF BIKE DEVELOPMENT AT ROSE TOGETHER WITH TWO OTHER ENGINEERS AND HAS MANAGED THE TECHNICAL DESIGN OF OUR ROAD AND TRIATHLON BIKES SINCE DECEMBER 2011. OUR THREE ENGINEERS ARE SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF 10 EMPLOYEES OF THE R&D, THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. IN THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW, JÜRGEN PROVIDES AN INSIGHT INTO HIS WORK AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF THE NEW ROAD BIKE ROSE X-LITE TEAM. HE’LL ALSO POINT OUT THE ADVANTAGES COMPARED TO THE BIKE’S PREDECESSOR.
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Eye-catcher with a distinctive design: Integrated saddle clamp at the seat tube.
Such a racer can only be developed by great teamwork.
Cycle Stories: Jürgen, how was the X-LITE
Now that I have the fnished frame in my hand, I
After that, the new racer goes into the wind
TEAM developed? Jürgen Telahr: Well, let me
have to admit that Mr. Rose was right: the add-
tunnel to prove that the CW value, that is to say
start from the beginning: The development of
ition of weight was more than worth it.
the aerodynamics, lies within the optimum range of the value calculated in advance.
a bike can take up to two years. We started to work on the X-LITE TEAM project at the end of
CS: How do you exactly proceed when plan-
2012. ‘We’ refers to a team of four road bike
ning a new bike? JT: When developing a new
The next step is the development of the carbon
specialists under the direction of Erwin Rose.
bike, the frst thing I do is to create frst drafts
structure. Creating such plans is a science in
We sat together to think about our objective.
and sketches by hand, to see what it can look
itself. Thanks to his many years of experience
As for the X-LITE TEAM, we knew right from
like. Then these drawings are discussed with
in the bicycle industry, Erwin Rose managed to
the start that we wanted to build a bike for the
Erwin Rose and the whole team. Afterwards, I
get one of Europe’s most prestigious carbon in-
Champions League. For us, Champions League
start to build it up on the computer. Tubes and
stitutes on board for this. This institute has many
means: very lightweight, very stiff, a clean de-
cross-sections are determined and frst calcu-
years of experience in the carbon sector as well
sign – it’s the inner values that matter. Our pre-
lations are made. At this stage, the values of
as the required and very complex simulation soft-
vious X-LITE model already is in the top league,
comfort, stiffness and aerodynamics we want
ware. The cooperation with these carbon experts
but we still saw room for improvement.
to achieve already have to be taken into consi-
allows me to perfect my constructions thanks to
deration. The add-on parts, too, are checked for
optimised laminate schedules.
Concerning the design, it was all about staying
accuracy and tolerances in CAD.
cool, we had nearly been where we wanted to get. And there are always some constrictions
Then, the fnished 3D drawings are calculated
when designing a frame. There are some geo-
with a fnite element analysis and optimised, if
metrical basics that have to be kept, otherwise,
necessary, before frst 3D models are printed.
you cannot achieve high performance. For our
The latter are plastic models which are an exact
boss Erwin Rose, a distinctive design was of
copy of the frameset. With this set, we can build
high importance, everyone should directly see
the complete bike and experiment. One of these
that this is a ROSE bike. After some discussions,
models undergoes a complete technology check
we agreed that the distinctive feature should be
carried out by our technicians in the R&D de-
the streamlined design of the top tube leading
partment. Using a checklist, aspects such as the
into the seat tube with integrated saddle clamp.
cable routing, the compatibility of components,
This area of the bike is very eye-catching and
accuracies and all technical details are checked.
well integrated. However, I was not really enthusiastic about it in the beginning, as it also adds a
At the same time, the design department works
considerable weight – well, to be correct, we are
on the fnishing of the frame and our airbrush
talking about 25 grams, which is still quite a lot
artist Gerd de Kock conjures the frst painted
for such a light frame.
bicycle frame according to the specifcations. Jürgen Telahr
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Attention to detail: Internal cable routing, extravagant carbon fnish, discreet ROSE logos.
Parallel to the development of the frame, the
consists of 140 carbon layers that have to be
fork is developed during the same period of
laid according to our plans and while keeping
more than two years. The frst steps are identical
the tolerances. Our requirements are only met
to the ones of the frame development. After all
when the work is done with utmost care. This
checks and simulations have been completed,
is extremely time-consuming. But it’s worth
frst samples of the new fork are produced in
the trouble! The fork now weighs less than 310
CS: There are also other forks that are
Europe on the basis of the 3D drawings and
grams. Although this is about 10 to 12 per cent
really lightweight, what is so special about
laminate schedules. It takes days to produce
more than we could achieve for the prototype,
this fork? JT: It is probably the lightest mass-
such a prototype fork. It has to be done with
we have now a safety buffer for the production
produced fork. There are a few specialists who
highest precision and care. The result was alrea-
that is, of course, carried out by hand.
also produce high-quality carbon forks by hand here in Germany, however, as they cannot mass-
dy brilliant for the frst ready-to-go prototypes.
CS: So this fork is one of the lightest and
produce, you can easily spend more than 700
tually 100% in all categories (stiffness, comfort
most durable forks available? JT: It is. You
euros for one fork.
and weight). Afterwards, the fork is tested for
can always develop a lighter fork, however,
safety in the renowned testing institute Zedler.
there would have to be weight restrictions.
CS: Which models come with this fork?
However, our requirements are many times
The diffculty is to create a fork that is light-
JT: The fork can be found on the X-LITE TEAM,
higher than the required EN standards. The result
weight and yet offers highest lateral stiffness,
the X-LITE CRS, the XEON RS, the XEON TEAM
is a fork that impresses in all areas – stiffness,
high comfort and durability. When riding on a
CGF as well as on the XEON TEAM GF. It is
comfort and weight. It is the best fork the TOUR
cobbled street, for instance, the fork has to be
ftted as standard and even the prices remain
magazine has ever tested.
soft and provide suspension at the front while
stable. What is also remarkable: The aluminium
The calculated values have been achieved to vir-
model XEON RS also features this fork. This combination – a light aluminium bike with a carbon fork – is my personal highlight of the year. When used with Ultegra, this combination of an ultra-light aluminium frame and a carbon fork tips the scales at 6,9 kilograms!
CS: What happens next, what happens when
still providing lateral stiffness. Besides, we
the prototype is such a great success? JT:
have developed a tapered steerer that makes
Actually, it was not that easy. I’ll stick to the ex-
it possible to combine optimum stiffness with
ample of our great fork. Our Asian manufacturer
comfort. All these details have been integrated
is one of the top carbon specialists in the high-
and two patent applications were fled. This
end sector. The engineers are highly motivated
is the result of two years of development and
and have a great know-how about carbon. For
we’re all satisfed. Our Asian manufacturer is
me, it is thus a huge challenge to convince the
also enthusiastic. We have agreed by contract
manufacturer to adapt their production and to
that the know-how we’ve put into this is only
adjust it to our processes. The fork, for instance,
used for our products.
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The fork now weighs less than 310 grams. It is probably the lightest mass-produced fork.
CS: Let’s get back to the bike. There will
This geometry has proven itself and has always
be two models: the X-LITE TEAM and the
been praised in tests carried out by national and
X-LITE CRS. Where is the difference and
international magazines. Our teams have been
why are there two different models?
using it for years and are very happy with it.
JT: The difference between these models lies in the frame, however, it is only the weight
CS: As the term has already been used:
that is different. The frame of the X-LITE TEAM
What does the R&D department do? JT: As a
weighs 795 grams, whereas the frame of the
team, we are always in contact with each other.
X-LITE CRS tips the scales at 920 grams. Shape
The product managers are always involved in
and geometry are completely identical, the
all processes just like I am involved in their pro-
difference lies in the carbon material and the
cesses. Such a racer can only be developed by
layup used. The slightly lower priced CRS series
great teamwork. The feld test that follows the
attracts a larger number of customers.
laboratory tests and thus is the last development phase is very interesting for me. As for genuine
CS: The X-LITE TEAM is a really light model.
racers like the X-LITE TEAM, it is the verdicts of
Does it still have the same stiffness as its
our pros that are the most important.
predecessor? JT: It is even stiffer. This is thanks to the inner values, the carbon layup
CS: Honestly: Is the X-LITE TEAM the perfect
could be further improved. The new X-LITE
racing bike? JT: Defnitely. It is a genuine racer.
TEAM is about 5% stiffer than its predecessor.
If you’re interested in racing, this is just the right bike. When taking part in an amateur race, the
CS: Have you also changed the geometry?
X-LITE TEAM allows you to ride in the slipstream,
JT: We have been using the same geometry for
your position is more to the front, head and
our race models, the XEON RS, X-LITE TEAM
back are lowered, you are in a stretched riding
and the XEON CRS for some years now, all of
position. This is the most important thing to be
these models have the same measurements.
fast. When riding in the feld, it is zippy. Here,
They actually look different as the length of the
the bike has to be agile, you have to be able to
seat tube is not the same, however, all other
swerve to prevent a fall. Nevertheless, the bike
lengths and angles are all identical. So there
has to show its full potential in sprints, it has to
is no difference regarding the contact points
be ultra-stiff to transfer all the power you put
to the rider at saddle, pedal and handlebar, the
onto the pedals. And this is what the X-LITE
way I’m sitting on the bike remains the same.
TEAM can do.
Sophisticated technology: For the new top fork, 140 carbon layers are used.
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GARY, WHAT’S YOUR SECRET?
GARY PAFFETT IS A BRITISH RACING DRIVER – AND IN FACT A VERY SUCCESSFUL ONE. IN 2002, HE BECAME GERMAN FORMULA 3 CHAMPION, HE STARTED HIS DTM CAREER IN 2003. TWO YEARS LATER, GARY WON THE TITLE OF THESE SERIES. SINCE 2006, THE CHEERFUL SOUL IS TEST DRIVER OF THE FORMULA 1 TEAM OF MCLAREN-MERCEDES. ALSO BESIDE THE RACETRACK HE IS A FRIEND OF HIGH-SPEED, SO GARY LOVES TO RIDE ROSE’S RACING BIKES IN HIS FREE TIME.
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Everyone has a secret. Gary, which is
well. Technology and building cars and bikes
me. Also being wrapped in a carbon fbre
yours? Well it’s not much of a secret to
to name but a few. I drive German cars so
shell makes me feel a whole lot safer.
the people close to me but I am a serious tech
why not ride German bikes too? Germany has
geek. My house is full of electronics including 6
certainly become my second home.
Sony Playstation 3’s and more Apple products than I can count. My bike doesn’t get left out,
racetracks? I mainly use it for training. It’s perfect for training for long endurance and much
of course! I do like a bit of mountain biking ,too,
lower impact that say running. Our bodies get
but the speed of a road bike gives me more of a
enough stress in the car. I do however have a
kick and it also fts my training the best.
ROSE CW at the circuits and regularly use it
cannot ride without.
during race weekends on and off the tracks to
sitting in a racing car? Riding one of my
ROSE bikes of course! As well as spending
use it for fitness or for pre-cycling your
Racing bike? MTB? Trekking bike? Racing
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What are you doing, when you are not
What do you use your bike for? Do you
Gary, what kind of bike do you prefer?
I have just got a Garmin Edge 1000 that I now
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keep up my training while away.
time with my wife and 3 kids, and if there is
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any time left I enjoy playing golf as well, alt-
through a curve or with your bike down-
hough I am much better in a car.
hill at 40 mph? Riding at 40 mph downhill
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on a bike is certainly more frightening than
kids to bed or the start of a race? Haha, good
You’re British. Why do you ride German
driving a car at 200 mph for me. I have been
question. The start of the race is certainly more
bikes? Although I am very patriotic and
driving pretty much as long as I have been
under my control and takes less time than
riding a bike, so speed is a natural thing for
putting the boys to bed.
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love the UK, Germans do some things very
What gives you the bigger kick: dri-
ving with your racing car full-speed Gary, you do have three sons. What is more strength-sapping: putting three
Riding at 40 mph downhill on a bike is certainly more frightening than driving a car at 200 mph for me.
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To which sportsman do you look up to?
that if I get a puncture on my bike I just throw
So being absolutely honest I am so proud of
My racing idol has always been Ayrton
the tube away and ft a new one. I am not
what I have achieved and although I really en-
patient enough to patch up the tubes.
joy trying other sports, and I like a lot of them,
Senna, his ability in the car as well as his
there is no other job that I would have liked
strength and determination out of the car beat anyone else that has ever raced in my opinion.
more than being a racing driver.
However, I think you have to look up to any
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sportsman that has achieved great things at the
World champion Per Mertesacker or the
top of his individual sports, and in the UK luckily
Queen? That’s not fair. However, my love of
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we have quite a few of them.
the Gunners, meeting the Queen would beat
I would love to say still racing for Mercedes-
most. Can I do both?
Benz as I currently have no plans to stop right
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For you as an Arsenal fan: Whom would you rather shake hands?
years? Winning the ”Tour de France“?!
now. But I really want to step up my cycling
What is easier for you: changing a tyre of a car or patching up a bicycle tube? I
Where do you see yourself in five
Be honest: Would it have been better
and have some big plans for the next few
if you had become a professional on
years. First is to ride from Lands End to John
am pretty good at changing a car tyre, I’ve had
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a lot of practice over the years. And I will admit
two instead of four wheels in former times?
O’Groates in 2015 and then who knows.
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MILESTONES!
ERWIN ROSE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ROSE.
WHEN ROSE OPENED AS THE SMALLEST BICYCLE SHOP IN BOCHOLT IN 1907, THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID. STONE BY STONE FOLLOWED, SOME OF THEM WERE CRUMBLING, MANY OF THEM STABLE AND SOME OF THEM WERE – MILESTONES. A MILESTONE – IT DESCRIBES AN IMPORTANT POINT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOMETHING THAT SHOWS IF IT IS SUCCESSFUL OR NOT. THE MOMENT WHEN THE PATH FORKS AND YOU ARE MAKING THE RIGHT TURN. IT IS IN THE NATURE OF MILESTONES THAT YOU ONLY REALISE THEM IN RETROSPECT. ERWIN ROSE PRESENTS US THIS RETROSPECTIVE VIEW. NOBODY KNOWS THE ROSE MILESTONES BETTER THAN THE COMPANY FOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER. AND WHAT WOULD ROSE BE TODAY WITHOUT THE HUGE RANGE OF OWN BIKES INCLUDING ROAD BIKES, MOUNTAIN BIKES, FITNESS OR TREKKING BIKES. IT IS A HISTORY THAT BEGAN YEARS AGO WHICH IS WHY WE HAVE TO LOOK FAR BACK… TEXT // ERWIN ROSE
TODAY: THE FIRST ROSE BIKES
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A
lthough sports bikes have always
to use a freewheel body at the front and an
For me and the customers, this was an into-
been my great passion, it was bikes
index shifting, both were already available from
lerable situation which I wanted to change. I
suitable for everyday use that were my
Shimano. The Frenchmen were really reserved,
had to do something on my own.
bread-and-butter business in the early 1970s.
they didn’t like my idea to use Japanese com-
During the winter months when there was not
ponents for a French bike. After a long struggle
What followed was the transition from a
much going on, we even primarily sold sewing
and a third meeting, we finally firmed up the
normal bicycle dealer to a bicycle manufac-
machines. At that time, you couldn’t make
deal and the bikes went into production.
turer. I started to cooperate even closer with
much money by selling road bikes. And even
the Japanese. With Nishiki, the manufacturer
if a road bike was sold, it was rather a better
It was the first time that my preference for
Kawamura Cycle had excellent bikes in the
fitness bike with road equipment, 10 gears and
products from Japan met with disapproval.
range and I began to make own designs for
mudguards. In short, bikes for everyday use.
In Germany, Japanese components were
them, especially for the German market. The
not yet popular. Although the company Paul
Japanese were the ideal partner, they were
At that time, I was a member of ZEG,
Lange that was in charge of sales for Shimano
reliable and willing to learn about geometry,
Germany’s largest dealer purchasing co-
did already exist, road bikes were primarily
technology, tube sets and weights.
operative, an association that was rather
equipped with Italian components.
young in those days and that aims at creating
At home, I had to face strong headwinds,
better purchasing conditions for bicycle dea-
Thanks to my experience with Japanese sewing
Campagnolo’s then manager said to me:
lers. One day, the management asked me to
machines, I knew about the high quality of
“What do you want? You can’t get those
design bikes for ZEG. The bikes were desig-
Japanese products and I also saw this quality in
people to Europe!” Those conversations were
nated for Kynast and I agreed to do the work
bike components. That’s why I really wanted to
really unpleasant. The European manufactu-
on a voluntary basis. I worked together with
have those components mounted on the bikes.
rers started to realise that they were in for
Werner Kynast who took care of the commer-
I can still hear how they said: “They do nothing
something – and a crazy bicycle dealer from
cial part while I was responsible for everything
but copying!” No, they were already developing,
Bocholt was even intensively driving it forward.
to do with bicycle technology. During this
and really successful. In those days, you had
time, I learned a lot about business issues, it
already the impression that the Japanese were
Finally, I parted from ZEG to concentrate on my
was great teamwork.
the Prussians of Asia, that there were people who
new project: The development of an own range
were able and willing. For me, this was the future.
of bikes. In the meantime, my brother was still keeping the normal bicycle shop in Bocholt
Soon I was asked to develop a counterpart to the DX8E, a very successful road bike by
In my bicycle shop, the sales of high-quality
Peugeot. As a partner, I had the French com-
road bikes was doing better
pany Gitane in mind that was of high impor-
and better, there was a high
tance in the road bike sector at that time. So I
demand for Colnago and De
arranged a meeting. With the idea of designing
Rosa. However, I wanted to
a bike for ZEG in mind, I went there full of
develop my own bikes. The
anticipation. Unfortunately, the persons from
problem was that I didn’t
Gitane I talked to were not prepared, which is
make progress with the
why we had to arrange a second meeting. And
Italians concerning service.
once again, there were unprepared while I al-
The word ‘complaint’ was
ready had specific ideas. For instance, I wanted
not part of their vocabulary.
together with ZEG. I made the acquaintance of
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Ernst von der Osten-Sacken, he was a profes-
Until today, I have designed quite a few bikes
It was a big day when my first own bikes
sor for mechanical engineering at the RWTH in
and when looking back, I have to say that
arrived in Bocholt. The delivery included 140
Aachen. He had one of the first testing machi-
the development of bikes was much more
complete road bikes in two different colours
nes, his students called it “Tarzan”. He also
complex in the past. It was a time-consuming
and equipped with Shimano 600, but without
made first efforts to get a scientific approach to
process, things that are taken for granted
wheels. At that time, spoke lacing was made
the subject of frame construction. I had many
today took much more time.
by a machine and I was not satisfied with their quality. I wanted to build my own wheels, I
controversial discussions with him, he as a theoretician on the one and me as a man of the
Three or four weeks after you had talked with
wanted to have my own spokes, my own hubs
practice on the other side. It helped me to get
the engineers about the geometry, you got a
and, above all, my own rims. Wheels have
even deeper into the subject.
long roll with a drawing, a first sketch of the
always been my hobby, they just had to be
frame, by air. I either improved the drawing or
perfect for road cyclists. These road bikes sold
My first bikes bore the name Nishiki. I still
gave my approval – and then everything was
very well. For me, it was a perfect start.
maintained close contact to the parent com-
shipped back by air. It also took about a month
pany Kawamura for which I had already desig-
until the first prototype arrived for a field test.
Since 1990, we have only built bikes for
ned bikes. In January 1995, there was a heavy
We asked different road cyclists to test the
sporty use. Road bikes, mountain bikes and
earthquake in Kōbe, the city where Kawamura
frames and then discussed possible changes.
high-quality trekking bikes. All of them were
was based, which completely destroyed the
The long distance and the time delay were big
really high-quality, even the trekking bikes
Until today, I have designed quite a few bikes and when looking back, I have to say that the development of bikes was much more complex in the past.
disadvantages of the
were not off-the-shelf but custom-made, with
Asian business. How-
special frames, special components and a
ever, a clear advan-
very low weight.
tage was that the cooperation was really
I first had trouble with mountain bikes at the
good. The Japanese
end of the 1980s. From time to time, Hans van
were eager to learn
Vliet from Shimano came to me with new ideas
and co-operative.
in mind and one day, he came on a mountain
Everything that had
bike. He rode on this steel giant with fat tyres,
been discussed was
I was curious and we had a dialogue similar to
company. There was nothing left, even I lost a
realised and they were reliable. When a con-
the following: “What is this?” – “A mountain
whole full load of bicycles that had been ready
tainer with frames arrived and I was told that
bike! It comes from America. A few guys over
for shipment. After this, Kawamura has never
there were a few frames missing, I always
there use them to ride down the mountains. It
been rebuilt, but its brand Nishiki was still sold
said: “Count them once again! You must have
is said to become a trend!” – “Let me go for a
so that I could sell my own bikes under license
made a mistake! Japanese don’t miscount!”
ride! Could have potential, but not here in the
using this label.
And this is how it usually was.
flat country, rather in the mountains.”
Bocholt meets British Columbia! The frst mountain bike frames were developed in Pemberton, Canada.
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In the 80s, custom-made bikes have already been our strength. Catalogue page with a photo of the road bike department from 1986.
The Taiwanese wanted
Nevertheless, I had trouble to drop the name
to make money and
RED BULL, there were true fans of the brand.
above all, to produce
Numerous teams rode under this name and
large quantities. But I
I wondered how they would react. After the
wanted quality and so
change I was really surprised how positively it
it took much tolerance,
was received. Of course, ROSE Versand was
energy and time to find
already popular, not only among professionals.
common ground.
Today I can say that this was just the right decision and I’m happy that we have taken this step.
If you like, this was the beginning of high-quality
The mountain bike segment is now managed
frame construction in
by my son-in-law Thorsten. He is a passionate
Taiwan as we know it
mountain biker and mountain bikers design
today. It was an excit-
better mountain bikes just like road cyclists
ing time and we have
design better road bikes. Mountain bikers are
learned a lot from each
part of their scene with heart and soul just as
I actually was fascinated, but immediately
other – they learned how we think about quali-
our hearts are entirely in the road bike scene.
thought that the bikes had to lose weight.
ty and we learned how to eat with chopsticks.
As a mountain biker, you have to go to the
Sometime, I had the courage to deal with
Nishiki became a true success story.
bike park and get dirty. The story of mountain bikes should thus be told by my son-in-law on
it. I already knew what was going on in the
another occasion.
USA, as I was one of few Europeans of the
However, I sold this brand to fully concentrate
bicycle sector who were regularly travelling
on my own brand RED BULL. That was abso-
to America. At the Interbike trade show in
lutely my thing and I also had the right to the
Developing bikes has always been my life’s
Anaheim, California, I met the first mountain
use of the name. The beverage brand of the
dream and it still fascinates me. By now, we
bike enthusiasts and saw the companies that
same name was still small and quite unknown
have a strong team of developers with many
manufactured these bikes. There were small
at that time.
creative experts in Bocholt who even manage to amaze me from time to time. Our bikes
halls with small stands, there were welders with protective aprons who showed their
Much too late, only a few years ago, I finally
have never been better than today and I’m
frames. One of them once invited me to his
changed the name to ROSE. I was attached
enthusiastic about the progress time brings.
small workshop 300 miles away from Ana-
to the name RED BULL, but as we were more
And I think I don’t take too big a risk when
heim in a dump called Julian. I visited him
and more focusing on the international market,
saying that there will also be a lot of fantastic
and we rode on his bikes. This was incredibly
we needed a change. In some countries, they
developments in future – and I wonder just
interesting for me, it was a whole new world
only knew the drink and the people wondered
like you what that will be.
I started to discover.
if there is a connection.
In Canada, I found a framebuilder, a titanium wel-
The change to the family
der, with whom I designed the first MTBs. This
name ROSE was just a logical
is when we started to also sell mountain bikes.
consequence. My son-in-law Thorsten said to me: “You are
The number of pieces increased year after
one of the last people running
year, and, in 1994, we finally moved with
a family-owned business.
our constructions – and with our quality
Most names have no meaning.
standards – from Japan to Taiwan. And this
You have a sports history like
was exactly why the times were difficult in
no one else. There’s a history
the beginning.
behind the name ROSE!”
Sports bikes have always been a great passion of Erwin Rose.
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88 – SHOPPING MALL: ON THE SHOPPING LIST! 92 – LADIES ONLY! EVERYTHING FOR LADIES
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81 – CITY TRIP: COPENHAGEN – A BICYCLE PARADISE
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COPENHAGEN A BICYCLE PARADISE BETWEEN BICYCLE LINES, MERMAIDS & HOT DOGS TEXT AND PICTURES // CHRISTOPH MARTIN
COPENHAGEN. THE CAPITAL AND HEART OF DENMARK. ARCHITECTURAL MELTING POT. A HISTORICAL CITY OF MODERNITY. BICYCLE METROPOLIS. THERE’S HARDLY ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE WORLD WHERE THE BIKE IS AS MUCH PROMOTED, DEMANDED AND POPULAR AS IN COPENHAGEN. ONE MORE REASON FOR US TO HAVE A LOOK AT THIS WONDERFUL CITY ON THE WATERFRONT FROM THE CYCLE PATH. The Bike Snake. The fying bicycle highway cost more than 5 million euros.
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C
openhagenize. This term is
day as well. 36% of the inhabitants commute
why I have decided to start our little city tour
being used worldwide for the
to work, school or university by bike. Those
here. In front of us, the two-lane Cykelslan-
transformation of cities into a
and many more impressive numbers show the
gen, a 200 metres long bicycle lane, also
bicycle-friendly place. If you look on the two-
high level of commitment the government of
called Bike Snake, threads its way across the
wheeled numbers of the Danish capital, you’ll
Copenhagen shows to get its inhabitants on
harbor basin and through the glass facades
understand quickly where this term comes
the bike and to make them happy. This aim is
of the modern residential and offce build-
from. With approx. 560.000 bicycles, Copen-
also supported by the political decision to be-
ings in the district Vesterbro. “Here goes,”
hagen has as many bicycles as inhabitants.
come the world’s bicycle-friendliest city before
I give the starting signal as we are putting
There are almost 300 bicycle shops and around
the end of 2015 that was taken in 2011.
pressure on the pedals. The Bike Snake has
20 companies developing, building and selling bikes. With the Knippel bridge, Copenhagen is
“How cool is that?” Ina says and marvels at
also home to one of the world’s busiest bicycle
the latest bicycle attraction in Copenhagen.
streets. More than 40.500 cyclists are crossing
“That’s what everyone says when seeing
the bridge every day! And there are 1,27 million
the bike snake for the frst time,” I answer
kilometres done by bike in Copenhagen every
with a satisfed smile on my face. I knew
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Bike-parking facility in the city centre. “Don’t forget where we have parked our bikes!”
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Riding through Copenhagen safely, relaxed and fast. On the road with the e-bikes ROSE XTRA WATT-5 and ROSE XEON EL-2.
Every day, 1,27 millions of kilometres are done by bike in Copenhagen.
been developed to direct the bicycle traffc
We have chosen the e-bikes ROSE XTRA
even faster through the waterfront towards
WATT-5 and ROSE XEON EL2 for this tour
the university and the city centre. It leads
with good reason. The electric assistance
directly past a huge shopping centre called
provides support at the challenging force
Fisketorvet with more than 100 shops. “This
peaks when accelerating or riding uphill,
city has so much to offer, we have no time
which gives the rider more ftness, energy
to go shopping. We have to do it next time!”
and attention for the environment. Modern,
We follow the Bike Snake directly into the
active and versatile – our bikes basically have
pulsating life of Copenhagen.
the same attributes as Copenhagen. With a maximum reach of 185 kilometres, the
While we are riding through the Danish capi-
ROSE XTRA WATT-5 has a lot of endurance,
tal, it is diffcult for us to fnd reasons for the
the ROSE XEON EL2 with its agile 26-inch
use of cars. This is not only because of the
wheels impresses as a zippy city racer. Both
excellent bicycle policy of the city, but also
bikes silently bring us to our next stop with
because of our bikes.
their new, powerful Bosch motors.
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From the Bike Snake, we safely ride over separate bicycle paths that line most streets here to get to the City Hall. The impressive building was erected between 1892 and 1905 and with a tower of 105,6 metres, it has the highest city hall tower of Denmark. “This is, ehm…, baroque with some elements of Art Nouveau or something like that,” I fake
asphalt of Copenhagen, the more you under-
knowledge of architecture. A look into Ina’s
stand the enthusiasm of its inhabitants for
face shows me that I can’t bluff her. “You
the bike. In the current Copenhagen report on
have no idea about art history and architec-
cycling conditions, it says: “We are one with
ture, do you?” she laughs at me. “It was built
our town on our bicycles”. This sentence per-
in Italian and Norman Renaissance style,” she
fectly describes how it feels to cycle through
says in a cool way. “How do you know?” I try
this city. Everything seems a bit like it is the
to wriggle out of the embarrassing situation.
bicycles and not the motorised vehicles that
With an outstretched arm, she points at the
are the centre of traffc. However, it is not
info board nearby. “Oh, yes, my bad,” I say
only the bicycle infrastructure that refects this
confdently and put on my sunglasses and
sentence. If you stand at a large crossroads
the helmet. “I have mixed it up with another
in Copenhagen and look at the bicycle traffc
building. Good thing that you’ve paid atten-
for only about fve minutes, you’ll immediately
tion.” Before Ina can dig deeper, I push her
see how deeply the acceptance and love of
back in the saddle and we steer our bikes
the bike is rooted here. Every age group and
towards the water.
every social class is represented, ranging from mothers on cargo bikes and students on fold-
The city centre of Copenhagen is incredibly
ing bikes via businessmen on e-bikes through
versatile. No matter if you are looking for
to young men on modern city bikes. The bike
historical buildings, modern Scandinavian
is a natural part of the people and their city.
architecture, cosy cafés or hip hotspots – everything can be found at the heart of this
A place where you can also meet many different
beautiful city. The longer you ride over the
people is the ‘Nyhavn’, the new harbour. This centrally located harbour with numerous restaurants, pubs and dance halls is a very popular entertainment district and is said to be the ab-
We are one with our town on our bicycles.
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solute hotspot with regard to culinary highlights. “Look at the crowd!”
Surrounded by imposing buildings. The castle square at the Amalienborg with the Marble Church in the background.
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A worldwide delicacy. The Danish hot dog is not only a must for Ina and Chrischi in Copenhagen.
A hot spot for tourists and inhabitants. Nyhavn is one of the liveliest places in Copenhagen.
Ina says and looks over the heads of the many
“I’ll let you know if the Pope needs mon-
people who are strolling along the 400 metres long
ey and lets the church,” I answer with a
harbour basin. And it is in fact extremely crowd-
laugh. After we have moved the pedals in
ed in front of the colourful gabled houses and
circles for a few more times, we stand at
restaurant terraces. “Well, it’s one of the last nice
the Larsens Plads, a promenade leading
weekends this year. The people want to enjoy the
directly along the Copenhagen harbour.
sun,” I explain the reason for the hustle and bus-
We steer for one of the numerous vendors
tle. “What do you think about getting a Danish hot
and order two hot dogs. Of course, the
dog from a street vendor down at the waterfront
typically Danish ones. “Typically Danish,
to recharge our batteries?” There’s a huge smile
red sausage and no mayonnaise!” the
on Ina’s face. “I love hot dogs,” Ina shouts while
vendor explains with a wink. Swinging our
she is getting on her bike like lightning and turning
feet, we sit down at the water’s edge and
into a side street. Before I can call out that this is
enjoy the Danish delicacy that is known all
the wrong way, she is out of sight.
over the world.
Soon, I have caught up with Ina and guide
“This is a ship of the royal family over there.
her across the castle square and past the
I’ve seen it in a report once,” Ina says with a
Amalienborg that is built around the court-
grin and with her mouth full. She is now eating
yard. “This is the residence of Queen
her third hot dog. “Let’s go over there then
Margrethe II. when she is in Copenhagen,” I
and ask Margrethe if you could stay in her
explain in passing. “Are you saying the truth
castle until the church is to let,” I suggest pre-
this time?” Ina asks mistrustfully. “I prom-
tending to be enthusiastic. “Good idea. This is
ise,” I answer honestly. “Okay, but I’d rather
how we’ll do it,” Ina answers cheerfully. Be-
live over there,” Ina says and nods to the
fore I can eat up my hot dog, Ina is back on her
Frederik’s Church opposite, also known as the
bike and rides to the jetty where the royal ship
Marble Church. Its impressive dome reminds
is berthed. “Chrischi! Hurry up, there really is
you of the St. Peter‘s Basilica in Rome.
the queen!” Ina shouts at me in excitement.
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The lille Havfrue. A small woman who enjoys great popularity!
And indeed, there is a cluster of people in
The 1,25 metres tall, seated ‘Lille Havfrue’ by
front of the jetty. It seems as if the queen just
the Copenhagen sculptor Edvard Eriksen is not
wanted to see that everything’s all right here
the tallest, but surely the most popular landmark
in Copenhagen. “I can’t see anything. Give me
of the city. While there is – as usual – a large
a piggyback,” my blond companion says and
crowd standing around the beautiful bronze
starts to climb up my back. “And give me the
statue, we push our bikes a few metres away
camera!” A few snapshots later the queen and
and sit down at the water’s edge once again.
the whole court around her has disappeared.
The little mermaid now focuses her dreamy
“Great! Now we have even seen the queen!”
and melancholic eyes on us. All the tourists
Ina says with joy. “But does this offcially make
taking a picture with her with thumbs up
you the princess now?” I ask with a thoughtful
almost seem like a comedy performance. We
expression on my face. “For certain!” Ina re-
lay back and look at the hustle and bustle.
plies with a smile. “Well then, it’s time for you
“She is beautiful,” Ina says and takes a last
to meet the second most important woman of
picture. The day draws to a close and with it
the Kingdom of Denmark. Let’s go to the little
our trip. Copenhagen has presented its most
mermaid,” I say and we push our pedals. “Oh,
beautiful side and we have discovered it in the
she is really little,” Ina notices immediately.
best possible way. On our bikes.
“But does this offcially make you the princess now?” I ask with a thoughtful expression on my face. “For certain!” Ina replies with a smile.
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LÖFFLER TEAMLINE WS soft shell jacket Item no. 2030795
Cycling clothes have to be functional. Full stop. Just like the Löfer windstopper is: 100% windproof, waterrepellent, fast-drying and breathable. In this way, it ofers great protection from rain and cold. Moreover, it is comfortable to wear and ofers good freedom of movement for all cycling activities. This is how it should be. Material: 73% polyester, 22% polyamide, 5% elastane; membrane: 100% polyester
from 199,95 € GONSO ARNE cycling trousers Item no. 1934120
Cycling trousers deluxe. These casual, functional trousers with lining are called Arne and are made of weatherproof “HIGHTEX-PRO-LIGHT STRETCH” material. Further advantages: A partially elastic waistband with belt loops, preshaped knees, widthadjustable leg ends and refectors. Material: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane (LYCRA). Functional lining: 100% polyester
from 99,95 € NORTHWAVE EXPLORER GORE-TEX® MTB/trekking shoes Item no. 2028958
The NORTHWAVE EXPLORER is a truly multifunctional shoe. Whether during a mountain bike ride, a trekking tour or the way to work, its sole with double cushioning ensures efcient pedalling and comfort for on and of the bike. Its GORE-TEX® membrane ofers outstanding comfort and prevents overheating of your feet. What’s more: It is compatible with all SPD-MTB pedals.
169,95 € VAUDE GAITER LONG overshoes Item no. 1873120 The dirty season is coming. To make sure that your shoes are protected, we recommend the GAITER overshoe from VAUDE. Whether you are wearing trekking or everyday shoes, the waterproof GAITER reliably protects them from rain and splash water. Taped seams, a metatarsal strap and refective elements are included. Instead of 24,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 21,95 €
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CHIBA URBAN ALLWEATHER gloves Item no. 2035806
Bad weather brings a bad view. The CHIBA URBAN ALLWEATHER provides additional safety. With an LED blinking function at the fnger, it attracts attention when giving a hand signal before a turn. And this is included: Refective stripes and a wristlet. Moreover, it is wind- and waterproof and extremely robust. Material: 59% polyester, 36% polyurethane, 5% polyamide; Membrane: 100% polyester
79,90 € BUFF KNITTED & POLAR FLEECE headband Item no. 2037318 Father Frost and his relative nippy wind can pack up and go home. The 12 cm wide BUFF KNITTED & POLAR FLEECE headband ofers perfect protection for the ears and great comfort thanks to traditional, knitted fabric on the outside and polar feece inside. In this way, your head stays pleasantly warm and ft. Material: Outside: 100% acrylics; inside: 100% polyester
25,95 € ORTLIEB/ROSE ULTIMATE5 handlebar bag Item no. 1812192 Ortlieb and ROSE products both stand for quality. Now a single product combines both logos. The ULTIMATE5 handlebar bag ofers 7 litres of volume, a lockable holder, a shoulder carrying strap, an inside pocket and a refector. Moreover, it is compatible with a KLICKfx holder. Dimensions: approx. 21 x 23,5 x 14 cm. Material: waterproof polyester fabric with 3D taping. Volume: approx. 7 l
59,95 € FALKE TK2 trekking socks Item no. 2027931 Good socks are an important part of outdoor clothing. The FALKE TK2 functional socks provide best warmth retention and moisture transport thanks to merino wool. Special cushioning zones in sole, as well as heel and toe pads ensure highest comfort. Material: 40% polypropylene, 28% polyacrylics, 22% wool, 9% polyamide, 1% elastane Instead of 19,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 14,95 €
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LADIES ONLY _ HOW DO THEY SAY? CHERCHEZ LA FEMME – WE HAVE BEEN SEARCHING AND FOUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS FOR THE NEW WOMAN. SOMETHING PRACTICAL, SOMETHING DESIRABLE AND SOMETHING ESSENTIAL, TAILORED TO THE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN THE LIFE OF FEMALE CYCLISTS.
45,95 €
ROSE DOTS women’s thermal long-sleeved jersey Well-dressed and yet low-priced? A child’s play, the ROSE long-sleeved jersey DOTS knows how it is done. It is a highly technical specialist: The pro fbre thermo material is moisture-wicking, ofers low moisture storage and is pleasantly warm thanks to a brushed inside. Your savings can be securely stored in a three-part back pocket and a zip pocket! Material: 100% polyester Item no. 2032845
PEARL iZUMi SUGAR women’s thermal long-sleeved jersey Female cyclists like it warm. Especially in winter. The PEARL iZUMi SUGAR long-sleeved jersey comes just at the right moment. It can be worn alone on cooler days or serve as the base layer of a warming layering system. Select thermal feece fabric promises pleasant warmth and best moisture transport. The inner wind stop with zip garage keeps the body heat inside. Material: 100% polyester Item no. 2030476
69,95 € 49,95 € ROECKL WENGEN WINDSTOPPER women’s gloves Simple, beautiful and functional: With the ROECKL WENGEN, the ladies will retain the upper hand in winter. Guaranteed. Thanks to its Windstopper material, the glove is absolutely windproof and yet breathable. A fex foam padding protects the sensitive nerves of the palm from pressure and vibrations. At the sensitive crook of the thumb, a seamless padding provides protection. Material of the back: 80% polyamide, 20% polyamide/polyurethane; palm: 98% polyester, 2% polyurethane Item no. 2035958
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119,95 €
_ LADIESONLYSHOPPINGMALL ENDURA LUMINITE II women’s waterproof jacket No matter if it’s raining cats and dogs, with this ENDURA LUMINITE II jacket, you’ll reach your destination warmly and safely. The two-layer, highly functional material is waterproof and breathable (water column: 10.000 mm; breathability: 10.000 g) and has sealed seams. Refective elements all round provide increased visibility. Material: 100% polyester Item no. 1940307 Instead of 99,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 89,95 €
UVEX QUATRO women’s helmet
39,95 €
It would probably also be a hit in the hat paradise Ascot: the UVEX QUATRO. It combines an elegant and slim design
CRAFT ACTIVE MULTI 2-PACK women’s undershirt
with the latest technology. Produced with the double inmold
Bargain hunters, watch out, here comes great
method, equipped with fas strap system and monomatic
function in a twin pack: This undershirt by Craft
ratchet closure. 17 vents let fresh air under the helmet,
is the perfect base layer on cold days. Soft
an anti-insect mesh keeps uninvited passengers outside.
polyester fbres wick moisture away from the
Weight: approx. 295 g
skin quickly, the knitting technology ensures
Item no. 1983454
high comfort. A close yet comfortable ft. And best of all: This gem is available as a twin pack at a low price! Material: 100% polyester Item no. 2034904
42,95 €
BASIL ELEGANCE SHOPPER women’s pannier A little dream: Go shopping with the bike! The ELEGANCE SHOPPER by Basil is the essential companion for your shopping trips. In a stylish foral design, made of water-repellent polyester. Can be attached to the carrier with the Hook On system, the small hooks disappear in a small zip compartment while shopping. With drawstring, carrying strap and diverse compartments. Item no. 1987177 Instead of 49,95 € (Cat. 2014)
now 41,95 €
ABUS UGRIP BORDO 5700 folding lock Flexible yet really robust: The Abus uGrip Bordo is both. With 5 mm thick bars, this lock ofers security level 7 (out of 15) and thanks to the clever link construction, the lock can be folded within seconds. The practical transport box can be attached to the bike with velcro straps or screws. In this way, the bicycle security is always within reach. Available in fve diferent colours. Item no. 1992823
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SAVING THE BEAUTIFUL FOR LAST! IS THIS ALREADY THE LAST CHAPTER? TIME REALLY DOES FLY! OUR CYCLE STORIES HAVE INDEED ALMOST COME TO AN END, BUT WE HAVE SAVED SOME REAL GEAMS FOR YOU. PRODUCTS THAT MERIT SPECIAL ATTENTION – SMART, FUNCTIONAL AND FASCINATING. SIMPLY THE BEAUTIFUL FOR LAST!
AXA GREEN LINE 30 LUX FRONT LIGHT + GREEN LINE 2 LED rear light lighting set**
T
he AXA Green Line has a green heart: The power needed for the lighting set
comes from the integrated lithium polymer rechargeable batteries that have a lifespan of up to 1000 charge cycles. This signifcantly reduces the battery consumption of your
lighting system. The AXA Green Line 30 lux front light provides a view of 65 metres and a visibility of up to 3500 metres. The 80 x 44 x 35 mm large mini sun is attached to the bike with a fexible fxing strap and charged via a USB interface. The AXA Green Line 2 LED back light offers a visibility of approx. 1200 metres and a battery life of three hours. Just like the front light, the 47 x 25 x 16 mm large back light is made of break-proof plastic, water-resistant and approved for all bikes according to German road traffc regulations. The set is also available in a 15 lux (2052487/2052511) and a 50 lux version (2052548) and the lights can also be ordered separately (2052487/2052511).
36,50 € Colour: black
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Item no. 2022539
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SIGMA PC 26.14 heart rate monitor**
P
hysical data is essential for individual and targeted training. How is my pulse, how intensive do I want to train and what are my current lap times? The Sigma PC 26.14 shows
you all this information and more. Thanks to its four standardised or individually adjustable intensity zones, you can make your training even more effective. When exceeding or falling below the defned heart rate zone, the PC 26.14 lets you immediately know with the help of the display or an alert. This high-tech heart rate monitor also offers numerous other features such as a calorie and lap counter, a memory for 7 training sessions, a backlit display as well as an STS digitally coded wireless transmission.
61,90 â‚Ź
** Please note the battery law information at www.rosebikes.com/battg
Other colours: black (2065959), blue (2065940)
Item no. 2065968
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CEP RUN MERINO compression socks*
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n autumn and winter, we are more likely to put on weight while it is also usually harder
to conquer our weaker self. To get yourself outside and do sports nevertheless, all-weather gear is indispensable. Although they are often undervalued, the right socks are really important, too. This is where the cep RUN MERINO comes into play. It combines the advantages of the natural thermoregulation of merino wool and the outstanding performance of synthetic fbres. The feet stay warm in cold while giving off heat when they get too hot. Thanks to a perfect anatomic ft and highest durability, this knee sock always stays where it should be. An extra fat toe seam, ideally placed paddings as well as its antibacterial and odour-inhibiting effect will probably make the cep RUN MERINO your favourite sock. Material: 55% polyamide, 17% wool (merino), 15% elastane, 13% polypropylene.
49,90 â‚Ź
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Item no. 2044974
*Manufacturer’s guarantee see Terms and Conditions.
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SILVA TRAIL RUNNER II USB headlamp**
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et there be light: It’s not clear whether the Creator used a Silva Trail Runner II headlamp when creating the earth. However, it would have defnitely been of
help. This ultra-light and 140 lumen strong front beam is an indispensable helper in dark hours. The “Silva Intelligent Light” technology does not only shine up to 45 metres, but also ensures especially homogeneous near feld illumination. This means less turning of the head and more concentration on your bike and the line for you. Moreover, the lamp features four different light modes, a lithium polymer rechargeable battery and a light on time of up to 10 hours inside a modern design. The extra wide, anti-slip and ergonomic headband provides a secure hold even at high speeds and on rough trails.
81,95 € ** Please note the battery law information at www.rosebikes.com/battg
Item no. 2025562
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ROSE RASTPLATZ PRO ADJUST BIKE STAND
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t is especially during the bad-weather time that our two-wheeled treasures
remain in the cellar, garage or bedroom where they are waiting patiently until we let them out again. To ensure that your little gems are stored securely while waiting for their next trip, ROSE has developed the Rastplatz. Simply roll front or rear wheel in and your bike will stand up. No matter if you have a trekking bike, a road bike or a MTB with 26 to 29 inches – thanks to the individual adjustment of the stand’s wheels and the height of its side arm, the ROSE Rastplatz is suitable for almost all wheel sizes. The stand is powder coated and can be folded with a click mechanism for easy transportation or storage.
20,90 €
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Item no. 1905207
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Men’s Minaki Jacket
Men’s Minaki Shorts
One with nature – our product philosophy Green Shape is your VAUDE guarantee for environmentally friendly products – made from sustainable materials and resource-conserving manufacturing. We support the conservation work of our WWF and DAV partners and, as a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, campaign for fair working conditions in our production facilities. vaude.com
GRANITE CHIEF – ALL MOUNTAIN THE HIGHLIGHTS:
Model
2015
New: XS size Completely new design
can be ordered from November 2014
Completely new kinematics - top anti-squat values Low standover heights for all sizes Innovative internal cable routing Weight reduction - no supporting tubes, gussets and CNC-machined bearing points
GRANITE CHIEF 2 Group: Suspension: Travel: Wheel set: Weight: Price:
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