Rose PDQ 3
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The “PDQ 3” model from Rose is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its precision craftsmanship and advanced technical features. Priced at 4999 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of features that will appeal to both ambitious amateur riders and professional mountain bikers.
The PDQ 3’s frame is made of carbon and is designated ROSE PDQ, Oat Milk M. This material not only ensures a low weight of just 8.9 kg, but also provides high stiffness and stability. The braking system is fitted with SHIMANO XTR RT-MT900 Centre Lock and features 180 mm diameter brake discs, ensuring reliable braking performance.
The bike’s derailleur is also from Shimano and comprises the XTR RD-M9100 SGS model with a 12-speed drivetrain. The derailleur is controlled via the Shimano XTR SL-M9100R shifter. The bike’s fork is a Fox Float 34 SC FIT4 Factory with 120 mm of travel and a steerer tube length of 531 mm. This fork offers excellent suspension performance and contributes to optimum control and comfort on challenging trails.
The bike is supplied without pedals, giving the rider the option to fit the pedals of their choice. The crankset is an e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon with a length of 175 mm and 32 teeth. The cassette is a SHIMANO XTR CS-M9101-12 with a range of 10–51 teeth, enabling a wide range of gear ratios.
The bike’s grips are ESI Chunky grips in black, which ensure a comfortable and secure grip. The stem is the ROSE One-Piece XC-Cockpit in matt black carbon, measuring 765x60mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR Dual in size 29x2.4, fitted to a Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 wheelset. This combination offers excellent grip and durability.
The saddle is a Selle Italia SLR Lite Flow in black, mounted on a Newmen Advanced seatpost with a length of 430 mm and a diameter of 30.9 mm. The frame geometry comprises a reach of 420 mm, a stack of 628 mm, a seat tube length of 400 mm, a top tube length of 588 mm, a head tube angle of 67.5 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 90 mm, a chainstay length of 430 mm, a top tube height of 753 mm, a wheelbase of 1130 mm and a bottom bracket height of 310 mm.
Overall, the Rose PDQ 3 offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and modern features, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.
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Equipment
| Brakes | SHIMANO XTR RT-MT900 Centre Lock, Ø 180mm |
| Frame | ROSE PDQ, Oat Milk M |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Drivetrain | Shimano XTR, RD-M9100 SGS, 12-speed |
| Shift levers | Shimano XTR, SL-M9100R |
| Fork | Fox Float 34 SC FIT4 Factory, 120mm, 29" |
| Fork travel (mm) | 120 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon, 175mm, 32 teeth |
| Sprocket | SHIMANO XTR CS-M9101-12, 10-51 |
| Grips | ESI Grips Chunky, black |
| Stem | ROSE One-Piece XC Handlebar, Carbon, matt black, 765x60mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Lite Flow black/black. |
| Seatpost | Newmen Advanced 430mm, black 30.9 mm |
| Wheelset | HR: Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30, 29" |
| Wheel size | 29"/622mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO TR, Dual, black 29x2.4 |
| Pedals | Pedals are not included in the scope of delivery |
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