Rose Slab Plus XT
Powerful, comfortable, long range: the Slab Plus is not only convincing in tough enduro terrain, but also on demanding tours. The good equipment and the high-quality chassis are unrivalled in this price range. The disadvantages are the permanently installed battery and the somewhat cumbersome handling.
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 60% | 2,3 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 17% | 2,0 |
| Playfulness | 10% | 3,0 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 15% | 2,0 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 18% | 2,5 |
| Lab | 10% | 1,9 |
| Weight without pedals | 5% | 2,8 |
| Range | 5% | 1,0 |
| Equipment | 15% | 2,5 |
| Seatpost drop | 3% | 2,5 |
| Usability / Added value | 3% | 3,0 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 3% | 1,5 |
| Equipment quality | 3% | 2,3 |
| Bottle cage volume | 3% | 3,0 |
| Motor | 15% | 1,4 |
| Motor power | 7% | 1,5 |
| Motor riding behavior | 5% | 1,3 |
| Motor controls | 3% | 1,5 |
| Final grade | 2,2 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Range: Measured in standardized field test.
Geometry - measurements overview
| A - Top tube length | 633 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 450 mm |
| D - Standover height | 806 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 449 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 347 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1303 mm |
| H - Stem length | 40 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 125 mm |
| L - BB offset | -27 mm |
| M - Stack | 647 mm |
| N - Reach | 493 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 77.8 ° |
| P - Head angle | 63.4 ° |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm |
| Battery weight | 3,9 kg |
| Wheel weight | 5.658 kg |
Battery weight: BIKE measurement. Battery weight may include cover.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Altitude range: Determined in standardized field test. Highest support level, 90 kg rider weight, 150 watts pedaling power. Gray arrow indicates additional altitude meters in emergency mode.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano XT BR-M 8220 |
| Front brakes | Shimano XT BR-M 8220 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT |
| Front brake disc | 203 |
| Rear brake disc | 203 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano XT Di2 |
| Shift levers | Shimano XT Di2 |
| Fork | Fox 38 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 |
| Fork travel (mm) | 170 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 160 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Helix Core |
| Sprocket | Shimano XT |
| Drive type | Chain |
| Handlebar | Rose OD 35 |
| Grips | Ergon GDH |
| Stem | Rose OD 35 |
| Saddle | Ergon SM 10 E |
| Seatpost | e*thirteen Vario Remote |
| Wheelset | Newmen Forge 30 Base/Strong |
| Front tire | Schwalbe Albert Trail Pro TLR Ultra Soft Radial 29 x 2.50 |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro TLR Soft Radial 29 x 2.50 |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Bosch Performance CX |
| Motor position | Mid-engine |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 400 C |
| Control unit | Bosch Mini Remote |
| Battery | Bosch Power Tube 800 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 800 |
| Charger | Bosch 4 Ah charger |