Rose BLACK LAVA 3 MidStep

The "BLACK LAVA 3 MidStep" model from Rose is a high-quality trekking bike which, at a price of 3649 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. The bike’s frame is made of aluminium and is designated ROSE BLACK LAVA Trekking. It comes in an elegant obsidian-black colour and features internal cable routing, as well as an eccentric bottom bracket and a BSA68 thread. The frame height is 17 inches and the bike’s total weight is 14.8 kg.

The brakes on the BLACK LAVA 3 MidStep are from Shimano – specifically the XT BL-T8100 / BR-M8100 model – which ensure reliable and powerful deceleration. The fork is also a ROSE BLACK LAVA trekking model made from full carbon, featuring a tapered design and internal cable routing. It has a length of 415 mm and is secured by a 12x100 TA axle.

The bike is fitted with ROSE VP-836 pedals in black. The crankset is a Miranda Delta model with 55 teeth, also in black and measuring 170 mm in length. The rear sprocket is a Gates Carbon Drive with 22 teeth. The handlebars are ergotec Low Riser Bars, in black with a sand-coloured finish, and are 680 mm wide. The grips are ergotec Ambition in black, with a diameter of 22 mm. The stem is a Rose Race Attack UR-100 with an angle of ±7° and a length of 90 mm.

Riding comfort is ensured by Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency Perf tyres in size 50-622, fitted to a Newmen Performance 25 wheelset. The wheel size is 28 inches or 622 mm. The saddle is a Terry Figura GTC Gel model, mounted on a ROSE RC-170 carbon seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a seat tube length of 4320 mm, a top tube length of 570 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees and a seat tube angle of 72.5 degrees. The head tube measures 165 mm in length, the chainstay length is 459 mm and the wheelbase is 1093.5 mm. Overall, the BLACK LAVA 3 MidStep offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and sophisticated geometry, ensuring comfortable and efficient rides.