Extremely stiff, lightning-fast acceleration and, despite 29-inch wheels, manoeuvrable enough to manoeuvre around corners and bends: The team bike of Simon Gegenheimer, the German sprint champion, fulfils precisely these characteristics. The compact geometry with short top tube and short wheelbase (1099 mm) makes the Mr Big lively and agile. However, the 130 mm head tube makes the front end a little high. Uncompromisingly trimmed for propulsion, the 3.7-kilo wheels motivate you to accelerate out of every bend. However, Rose "buys" the outstanding acceleration with the narrow, low-profile Schwalbe tyres. As soon as the ground gets a little wet or rocky, you have to use the Formula stoppers carefully so as not to provoke a spin-off. The gear ratio with 38/24 teeth offers a sufficient range for racers. Top: ten-year guarantee on the carbon frame.
ConclusionShift up, get up and get going. The thoroughbred racer with its lively handling wins every sprint duel.
PLUS Good equipment, extremely rigid, ten-year guarantee
MINUS Little comfort, narrow tyres with low profile
