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More than two years ago, when the Xlite 04 was launched on the market, there were still four equipment variants in the online shop, but Rose now only offers two versions of the affordable race bike. In the last test by the road bike editors of our sister magazine TOUR, the platform was particularly impressive thanks to its high-quality frame set. Weight, stiffness and comfort: the now discontinued Variant with mechanical Shimano 105 did not suffer any notable weaknesses.
Robust components are the strength of the Xlite 04
In contrast to the more expensive Xlite 06, the basic model is built with maintenance-friendly and robust components. Instead of a one-piece cockpit and carbon aero wheels, a handlebar/stem combination and relatively flat aluminium wheels are fitted. What all the equipment variants now have in common is that they are only available with electronic gear groups. The revised Xlite 04 is available with Shimano's 105 Di2 or SRAM's Rival AXS.
New colours for the Xlite 04
Both versions are available in three colour options for the coming model year. The mail order company is once again showing its creative side. After Leberkas as the paint finish for the Backroad AL, the pastel colours of the Xlite 04 sound like a well-stocked bar: Espresso Martini, Grapefruit Paloma and Absinthe Frappe are the options.
Xlite 04 105 Di2
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12; 52/36, 11-34 t.)
- Impellers: Rose R30 Light (aluminium)
- Tyres: Schwalbe Pro One (28 mm)
- Weight: 8.0 kilos
- Price: 3599 Euro >> available here
Xlite 04 Rival AXS
- Drive/gear shift: Sram Rival AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-30 t.)
- Impellers: Rose R30 Light (aluminium)
- Tyres: Schwalbe Pro One (28 mm)
- Weight: 8.1 kilos
- Price: 3599 Euro >> available here
Julian Schultz
Editor
