New urban fitness bikeRose Sneak

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 30.08.2023

New urban fitness bike: Rose Sneak

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Last year, Rose presented the Sneak+, a lightweight urban e-bike. Now comes the Sneak, the non-electrified version of an urban fitness bike.

Stylish and lightweight: the non-motorised version of the Rose Sneak Urban Bike
Photo: Rose Bikes

Instead of a motor, as in the Sister model Sneak + Rose is focussing on shifting performance with the Sneak and has given the fitness bike three different drive variants. The Sneak 1 comes with a Shimano Cues 2 x 11-speed drivetrain and Shimano flatmount brakes.

The sporty Rose Sneak turns your commute into a fitness sessionPhoto: Rose BikesThe sporty Rose Sneak turns your commute into a fitness session

Shifting performance instead of engine power

With its sporty GRX gears, the Rose Sneak 2 is also suitable for more demanding terrain.

The top-of-the-range Sneak 3 model shifts completely electronically and wirelessly with the Sram Rival XPLR eTap AXS. All models This fitness bike is therefore ideal for keeping fit on your daily commute.

Cycling is zeitgeist and the new Sneak is a statement for aesthetic minimalism and the mobility of the future - nothing more and nothing less. - Anatol Sostmann, Director Product & Brand at ROSE Bikes

The distinctive frame design of the Rose Sneak remains, but fresh colours and two different frame shapes in four sizes have been added. The Rose Sneak is available from a retail price of 1399 euros.

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Manoeuvrable and light through city traffic

The lightweight but robust frame ensures a smooth and manoeuvrable ride on busy streets and in rush hour traffic. The design, high-performance components and practical features of the Rose Sneak have been specially developed to meet the needs of urban cyclists. With a total weight of less than 10 kilograms, the slim city bike can also be easily taken on the train or bus or quickly carried up a flight of stairs. The all-round solution for everyday use with a wide range of sizes from S to XL and a sporty geometry is designed to turn the tedious commute into a favourite pastime from now on.

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Weighing less than 10 kilos, you can even carry the Sneak up and down stairs.Photo: Rose BikesWeighing less than 10 kilos, you can even carry the Sneak up and down stairs.

Chic details

On the Sneak 2 and 3 models, Rose has installed carbon elements developed in-house. For the first time on these models, the cables are neatly routed into the frame in a specially developed one-piece carbon flatbar cockpit. A carbon seatpost is also designed to provide more comfort and style.

Tidy cockpit: the cables disappear into the carbon handlebar unit. An SP Connect adapter is integrated into the stem.Photo: Rose BikesTidy cockpit: the cables disappear into the carbon handlebar unit. An SP Connect adapter is integrated into the stem.

With the integrated SP Connect module, a smartphone or fitness tracker can be attached to the cockpit. This allows you to keep an eye on all important fitness data while driving.

Clever details can also be discovered on the frame. For example, the adjustment screws and thru axles are hidden, which not only looks good but also protects against dirt.

An eye for detail: screws are discreetly covered to protect them from dirt.Photo: Rose BikesAn eye for detail: screws are discreetly covered to protect them from dirt.

Technical features of the Rose Sneak Urban Fitness Bike

The Rose Sneak is now available in three different equipment variants and two frame shapes: a classic men's frame and a MidStep model with a lower top tube. If you are looking for a no-frills, non-motorised bike for everyday use, the Rose Sneak 1 is the right choice. Rose sells this model at an entry-level price of 1,399 euros. The high-end Sneak 3 model, on the other hand, costs 2,599 euros. The sophisticated equipment is reduced to the essentials. All models are fitted with robust Schwalbe G-One R tyres, which are predestined for versatile use. Retrofit options, such as a kickstand and lights, are always possible.

Concealed stand mount on the rear triangle.Photo: Rose BikesConcealed stand mount on the rear triangle.

Rose Sneak 1

  • Sizes: S / M / L / XL S / M / L
  • Frame: Rose - Urban frame, men's / MidStep
  • Fork: Rose - Urban Carbon fork,
  • Gear system: Shimano CUES, 2 x 11, 46-32 t., 11-45 t.
  • Brakes: Shimano disc brake flat mount 180mm / 160mm
  • Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R 700x40C Schwalbe G-One R 700 x 40C
  • Cockpit/handlebars: Ergotec Low Riser Bar
  • Seatpost: Rose Race Attack SP-63 XL
  • Colours: chalk, faded denim, light mint (MidStep)
  • Weight: 10.6 kg
  • Price: 1,399 euros >> available here

Rose Sneak 2

  • Sizes: S / M / L / XL S / M / L
  • Frame: Rose - Urban frame, men's / MidStep
  • Fork: Rose - Urban Carbon fork,
  • Gear system: Shimano GRX 2 x 11, 46-30 t, 11-32 t.
  • Brakes: Shimano disc brake flat mount 180mm / 160mm
  • Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R 700x40C Schwalbe G-One R 700 x 40C
  • Cockpit: Rose Carbon Flatbar
  • Seatpost: Rose RC-170 Carbon
  • Colours: chalk, faded denim, light mint (MidStep)
  • Weight: 9.7 kg
  • Price: 1,799 euros >> available here
Electronic precision: the 1x12 SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS drivetrain and powerful SRAM Level TLM brakes are the highlight of the Rose Sneak 3Photo: Rose BikesElectronic precision: the 1x12 SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS drivetrain and powerful SRAM Level TLM brakes are the highlight of the Rose Sneak 3

Rose Sneak 3

  • Sizes: S / M / L / XL S / M / L
  • Frame: Rose - Urban frame, men's / MidStep
  • Fork: Rose - Urban Carbon fork,
  • Gear system: Sram Rival XPLR eTap AXS 1 x 12, 10-44 t.
  • Brakes: Sram Level TLM, 180 mm / 160 mm
  • Tyres: Schwalbe G-One R 700x40C Schwalbe G-One R 700 x 40C
  • Cockpit: Rose Carbon Flatbar
  • Seatpost: Rose RC-170 Carbon
  • Colours: chalk, faded denim, light mint (MidStep)
  • Weight: 9.6 kg
  • Price: 2,599 euros >> available here

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Editor-in-Chief

Barbara Merz-Weigandt, editor-in-chief of MYBIKE, the magazine for dedicated everyday and touring cyclists, lives on Lake Starnberg. Her great passion: travelling. She has crossed the Alps by touring bike - on the Via Claudia Augusta, the Ciclovia Munich-Venezia and the Alpe-Adria cycle path. She has explored the islands of Croatia and the Lycian coast by motorised sailboat and bike, and has travelled to all the Balearic and Canary Islands by bike. Her favourite place to ride her mountain bike is on the trails in the Bavarian Alps, the Dolomites or on La Palma.

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