The ROSE XLITE 06 and its in-house components Thicker tyres provide more comfort and, depending on the surface, also better power transmission, plus they feel safer when leaning. Wider tires offer improved comfort, resulting in less fatigue, and they’re also claimed to roll quicker while feeling more confidence-inspiring through the corners. However, the maximum tire width has been increased to 32 mm. Likewise, the maximum payload will still accommodate riders weighing up to 110 kg. The seat and head tube angles have remained the same. The stack height has also been reduced by 15 mm, coming in at 557 mm. Compared to the previous model, we were struck by the 13 mm shorter top tube, measuring 558 mm in size 57. They’ve also made changes to the geometry. The new XLITE 06 has deeper rims and thicker tyres. There’s a clear struggle between weight and aerodynamics going on here. The respective smaller siblings aka cheaper models also show the same behaviour: The old X-LITE FOUR weighs 890 g, while the scale of the new XLITE 04 stops at 950 g. According to ROSE, the size 50 frame of the old ROSE X-LITE SIX weighs 790 g while the XLITE SIX tips the scales at 825 g. The added weight is predominantly due to the deep profile rims and wider tires. The old X-LITE SIX with the SRAM RED eTap groupset weighed in at just 6.9 kg in size 57, whereas the 2023 06 RED eTap weighs 7.3 kg in the same size. While being more aerodynamic, the 2023 XLITE 06 is 400 g heavier than its predecessor, which isn’t something you see often on new models. ![]() The integration is brilliantly solved, the shifting on SRAM models is wireless and the brake lines are clamped into the handlebars from below and disappear into the wheel. A significant improvement from the previous model. You only see a short piece of the brake lines where they exit the frame just before the brake callipers. The internal cable on the electric models featuring SRAM’s wireless groupset is very neat, clamping the brake lines to the bottom of the handlebar before routing them into the frame. ![]() The frame and design are entirely new, with ROSE choosing bright colours and a very sporty look. Since the 2023 XLITE 06 RED eTap looks completely different from its predecessor, the X-LITE SIX SRAM RED eTap (review here), we thought we’d take a closer look at the differences and similarities. Comparing the new 2023 XLITE 06 with the previous 2020 X-LITE SIX As such, the ROSE is in direct competition with the popular Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 (review here), and it looks very similar too. Whether you live in the mountains or lowlands, it promises to deliver on a wide variety of terrain. The 2023 XLITE 06 RED eTap is marketed as an all-round that’s both light and aerodynamic. ![]() ![]() It features clean lines, beautiful wheels, complete integration, and a nice colour scheme with discreet yet clearly present decals, leaving us with one thought: how does it ride? Whether flat or mountainous, the new ROSE XLITE 06 RED eTap 2023 should feel at home on a variety of race tracks. The 2023 ROSE XLITE 06 RED eTap made a good first impression. When the German omnichannel brand sent us their new bike, we were pleasantly surprised as we unpacked it. The disc brakes and electronic shifting are hardly worth mentioning in this segment. With its dropped seat stays, complete integration, one-piece cockpit, D-shaped seat post with an integrated clamp and the tubeless-ready wheels, the bike is quite the looker. The 2023 ROSE XLITE 06 RED eTap is touted as an all-round race bike featuring the latest trends of this segment.
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