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The newcomer from Bocholt takes the place of the previous Pro SL, which Rose has taken out of the shop for good. The aluminium frame with its exceptionally comfortable geometry is well made, while the partially integrated handlebar/stem combination gives the Blend an elegant and modern look. A less convincing feature of the cheapest racer in the test is its comparatively high weight: at 10.2 kilograms, the Blend Road the level of robust gravel bikes. Consequently, it needs strong pedalling to get going. Overall, the bike sits firmly on the road and likes the straight line more than fast cornering. Maintenance-friendly add-on parts including UDH derailleur hanger and mounts for mudguards make the Blend interesting for commuters or winter cyclists. The option for a side stand is unusual for a road bike.
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Rose Blend Road - the road bike from bike mouse paula.enz
Influencer Paula Enzweiler takes you on her journey to becoming a bike mouse on her profile - and with the Rose Blend Road. "I am Paula and I want to become a bike mouse" became "I am Paula and I am a bike mouse" with the new racer and a little practice. She has christened her racing bike Rennate.
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Rose Blend Road - Tuning tip
Higher-quality tyres are an effective and inexpensive tuning tip: Although the 32-millimetre-wide clincher tyres provide plenty of cushioning, the rubber is heavy and rolls slowly. In addition to the road version, Rose also offers a gravel set-up for 1399 euros, which makes full use of the maximum tyre clearance of 40 millimetres, but is slightly heavier. Rose is the only manufacturer in the test that no longer offers a warranty beyond the two-year statutory warranty.
Rose Blend Road - Test grade and info
- TOUR grade: 2,9
- Price: 1199 Euro >> available here
- Weight of complete wheel: 10.2 kilos
- Frame sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Geometry
- Seat/top/head tube: 497/555/172 millimetres
- Stack/Reach/STR: 605/374 millimetres/1.62
- Stack+/Reach+/STR+: 666/557 millimetres/1.20
- Wheelbase/caster: 1045/78 millimetres
Equipment
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Tiagra (2x10; 50/34, 11-34 t.) | Shimano Tiagra (2x10; 50/34, 11-34 t.) Grade: 2.5
- Brakes: Shimano Tiagra (160/160 mm) | Shimano Tiagra (160/160 mm) Grade: 2.5
- Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport 32 mm (eff.: 33 mm) | Grade: 4.0
- Impellers: Rose G20/Newmen
- Impeller weights: 1591/2148 grams (v./h.)
How TOUR tests
Julian Schultz
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