Rose Pro DX Multicross 3000
NickintheLakes
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http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose ... aid:577073
I have been dithering as to whether to buy a road bike or MTB for some time. If the latter I would rig it with slicks for riding mainly on lanes in the Lake District. Also considering a CX as possible ideal compromise.
I just want a comfy bike for 1-3 hour rides. I am 55 and hill walking fit but have not been on a bike for some time due to a climbing accident.
I would prefer a comfy/relaxed riding position.
At the weekend I managed to borrow a Cannondale Synapse Carbon for a couple of hours and I was really unhappy on it. It was quick but so uncomfortable, I felt every bump and just did not enjot it at all.
The Rose looks good to me. Fairly light, high spec' and with some of the new Magura MT Discs which Rose will upgrade to MT4 calipers. I would be happy with the flat bars too but would fit bar ends as well.
It can also be fitted with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Evos which would roll well and be comfy too.
I also like the fact that the chainset is a compact rather than the usual 46/36 CX fitment.
Do you think this is a decent bike and if it would meet my needs better than an MTB fitted with slicks?
Are there any better options?
I have been dithering as to whether to buy a road bike or MTB for some time. If the latter I would rig it with slicks for riding mainly on lanes in the Lake District. Also considering a CX as possible ideal compromise.
I just want a comfy bike for 1-3 hour rides. I am 55 and hill walking fit but have not been on a bike for some time due to a climbing accident.
I would prefer a comfy/relaxed riding position.
At the weekend I managed to borrow a Cannondale Synapse Carbon for a couple of hours and I was really unhappy on it. It was quick but so uncomfortable, I felt every bump and just did not enjot it at all.
The Rose looks good to me. Fairly light, high spec' and with some of the new Magura MT Discs which Rose will upgrade to MT4 calipers. I would be happy with the flat bars too but would fit bar ends as well.
It can also be fitted with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Evos which would roll well and be comfy too.
I also like the fact that the chainset is a compact rather than the usual 46/36 CX fitment.
Do you think this is a decent bike and if it would meet my needs better than an MTB fitted with slicks?
Are there any better options?
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If you are planning to spend most of your time on the road, then having the bigger wheels improves speed and control on the road - most MTB's have gears designed for offroad use - you'll easily run out of gears going downhill on the road. If planning to ride around the Lakes however, even reasonably fit riders will struggle on 34x25 on many of the steeper, longer roads and therefore the triple chainset option might be more suitable.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Monty Dog wrote:If you are planning to spend most of your time on the road, then having the bigger wheels improves speed and control on the road - most MTB's have gears designed for offroad use - you'll easily run out of gears going downhill on the road. If planning to ride around the Lakes however, even reasonably fit riders will struggle on 34x25 on many of the steeper, longer roads and therefore the triple chainset option might be more suitable.
It's got an 11-28 on it so should be ok.
I'll only be riding where i think i can get up the hills!0
