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Rose Bikes has a third hardtail in the stable - a real wild horse that extends the range of use of its two brothers, the affordable Count Solo and the Light Psycho Pathin the direction of trail fun. Or as Anatol Sostmann, Director Product & Brand at Rose, describes the new Bonero: "It's a trail hardtail that you can really blast."
In addition, Rose's aim was to ensure that the Bonero is reduced to the essentials and stands for a good price in the Rose bike shops. Although the target group for this aluminium hardtail is mountain bike beginners and those returning to the sport, this trail hardtail is also well trained for everyday rides across the paddock (or to work).
The Bonero is available in six frame sizes with customised geometry
The modern frame geometry of the Rose hardtail with a 65-degree head angle and 76-degree seat angle (manufacturer's specification) tends to favour a more relaxed freeride riding position. However, the Bonero is robust enough for tough trail riding. The fully integrated cable routing is a plus point, both visually and practically, and still allows for easy maintenance.
The trail hardtail also offers integrated frame protection and an E-Thirteen Infinite Vario seatpost, numerous mounting points (which everyday bikers will be happy about) for various purposes and a chainstay that "grows" with the rider: 420 mm in frame size XS to 448 mm in XL. The wheels also grow according to the frame size, XS and S roll on 27.5-inch wheels and M to XXL come with 29-inch wheels. The suspension travel of the fork also increases from 130 to 140 millimetres from size M.
Equipment: Rockshox forks - choice of groupset and brakes
Rose also wants to offer the most versatile mountain bike in the entire range with its youngest model: The Bonero is available in three equipment variants, six sizes and two colours. All three models are available in the colours Sandy Tacco and Avocado Green. The Bonero 1 starts at 1499 euros, the Model 2 is available for 1799 euros in the shop window and the high-end version Bonero 3 costs 2199 euros.
In terms of equipment, Rose relies on a Rockshox 35 Gold RL for the cheapest bike, a Sram SX Eagle handles the drivetrain and Shimano BR-MT420/410 brakes provide the deceleration. In the end, the Bonero 1 in size M weighs 13.9 kilos.
The most expensive Bonero hardtail, on the other hand, weighs just 12.7 kilos and boasts a Rockshox Pike Select+ Charger 2 suspension fork and a Sram GX Eagle rear derailleur. Formula Cura 4/2 brakes keep the trail bike in check and DT Swiss M 1900 Spline wheels facilitate fast acceleration. Modern 12-speed rear derailleurs are fitted to all three models.
Technical data for the Rose Bonero 1
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Rockshox 35 Gold RL, 130 or 140 mm (from size M)
- Gear system: Sram SX Eagle, 1x12
- Brakes: Shimano VR BR-MT420, HR BR-MT410
- Wheels: Sunringlé Düroc 35 / SD37 Comp
- Weight: 13.9 kg (size M)
- Price: 1499 Euro >> available from Rose
Technical data for the Rose Bonero 2
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Rockshox Pike Select+ Charger 2, 130 or 140 mm (from size M)
- Gear system: Shimano Deore, 1x12
- Brakes: Shimano VR BR-MT420, HR BR-MT410
- Wheels: Sunringlé Düroc 35 / SD37 Comp
- Weight: 13.3 kg (size M)
- Price 1799 Euro >> available from Rose
Technical data for the Rose Bonero 3
- Frame : Aluminium
- Fork: Rockshox Pike Select+ Charger 2, 130 or 140 mm (from size M)
- Gearstick SRAM GX Eagle, 1x12
- Brakes: Formula Cura 4 / 2
- Wheels: DT Swiss M 1900 Spline
- Weight: 12.7 kg (size M)
- Price: 2199 Euro >> available from Rose
Marc Strucken
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