Rose bikes

Rodders30
Rodders30 Posts: 314
edited May 2014 in Road buying advice
Doesn't seem to be much info on here about them? Trying to arrange a viewing of some bikes with Fin.

Anyone have any of these and willing to share thoughts?

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xe ... -kGhU-kGhV

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xe ... -kCo8-kCo9

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xe ... -kMmu-kMmv

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xe ... -kCGx-kCGy
Trek 1.5 Road
Haro MTB

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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Not much info? Have you tried the search function? There are literally hundreds of threads about Rose on here. There is even one on the same page as this one.

    General consensus is they are very good value for money, give excellent service and make great bikes. Of course, I am in no way biased.

    Personally I went for the alloy frame as it was the one that best suited my needs.

    I found the sizing calculator thing to be spot-on for me.

    I have tested their warranty recently (just after 1 year after purchase) to replace a ksyrium elite rear wheel which cracked. This was replaced in a timely fashion with no fuss and didn't cost me a penny (return shipping is all free of charge).

    I love the way their bikes are fully customizable. This is the main reason I went for a Rose over a canyon as the configurator thing let me spec the EXACT components I wanted in the EXACT sizes I wanted.

    Rose also let you return any component off your bike within 1 month for a different size if you get it and it doesn't fit. Handy if you get the bike and decide you want a 10mm longer stem or the saddle isn't comfy or whatever.
    "Avan-TT"
    F*cking Fast 29er
    Rapid Rose Roady
    Bionicon Beast
    Rockhopper Communter
  • curto80
    curto80 Posts: 314
    Spot on. Only thing I'd add is that Fin is a lovely bloke and has a brand new demo fleet down in Somerset so you can get a full test ride in on whatever takes your fancy.
    Rose Xlite Team 3100 Di2
    Kinesis Tripster ATR
    Orro Oxygen
  • Rodders30
    Rodders30 Posts: 314
    I searched specifically for the CW and CGF and didn't find much?

    Fin doesn't have a CGF, but has a CW that I can try. Looking to do that next week.

    Thanks for the info, will wait for the demo ride :D
    Trek 1.5 Road
    Haro MTB
  • curto80
    curto80 Posts: 314
    I was chatting to him about the CGF last week and I think there's not that much difference between that and the CRS/CSL. With a bit of tweaking you can probably achieve a similar riding position on either. The CRS isn't that racey to be honest.
    Rose Xlite Team 3100 Di2
    Kinesis Tripster ATR
    Orro Oxygen
  • tedmaul
    tedmaul Posts: 31
    I have a CRS in matt white. Great bike - awesome kit for the money and rides well. It's certainly a bit racier than my old Giant Defy, but i've found it comfy enough on longer rides i've done so far (100km+). It goes like stink on shorter rides when i want to put the hammer down though and seems to climb pretty well too.
  • antsmithmk
    antsmithmk Posts: 717
    tedmaul wrote:
    I have a CRS in matt white. Great bike - awesome kit for the money and rides well. It's certainly a bit racier than my old Giant Defy, but i've found it comfy enough on longer rides i've done so far (100km+). It goes like stink on shorter rides when i want to put the hammer down though and seems to climb pretty well too.


    I've got a CRS 3000 in stealth black and echo the above...it goes like shit on a stick when you stomp on the pedals
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,662
    viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12966648&p=18837960&hilit=My+New+Rose#p18837960
  • Rodders30
    Rodders30 Posts: 314
    Thanks for the info guys.

    I'm don't know if i'm useless (probably) but there doesn't seem to be much info on the Rose wheels either. Difficult to know whether to upgrade or not.

    Like on the CW-3000, change from the Rose aero 1500 to the mavic cosmic elite, I like the fact mavic have cartridge bearings, but the Rose wheels might, just not much info on them...well that I can find.
    Trek 1.5 Road
    Haro MTB
  • bad_ash
    bad_ash Posts: 47
    Does anyone know how long a bike delivery should take from Rose? I received the dispatch email email on Tuesday morning and the last update I had was yesterday morning to say it's been delivered from DHL to Parcelforce, but was still in Germany (Koln). I've got to admit I'm a bit disappointed if it's still there!
  • meast
    meast Posts: 19
    Bad Ash wrote:
    Does anyone know how long a bike delivery should take from Rose? I received the dispatch email email on Tuesday morning and the last update I had was yesterday morning to say it's been delivered from DHL to Parcelforce, but was still in Germany (Koln). I've got to admit I'm a bit disappointed if it's still there!

    How long did yours take to build? I ordered mine on the 24th of April, due to be assembled on the 30th of this month.
  • bad_ash
    bad_ash Posts: 47
    meast wrote:
    Bad Ash wrote:
    Does anyone know how long a bike delivery should take from Rose? I received the dispatch email email on Tuesday morning and the last update I had was yesterday morning to say it's been delivered from DHL to Parcelforce, but was still in Germany (Koln). I've got to admit I'm a bit disappointed if it's still there!

    How long did yours take to build? I ordered mine on the 24th of April, due to be assembled on the 30th of this month.

    I placed my order on 5th April and was given an initial build date of 21st May. Bike was dispatched on 6th May. That was for the CRS-4400 with a few minor tweaks (bar tape and saddle).
  • prhymeate
    prhymeate Posts: 795
    I have a quick question for those who have ordered from rose. What were the stages that the order went through before it was shipped out? I ordered mine on April 29th and it's said that the "order is being processed" since day 1. Expected delivery is still in approx 3 weeks.
    Does it tell you that it's being built or anything else before it gets sent, or does the status just jump to 'sent'? Thanks
  • antsmithmk
    antsmithmk Posts: 717
    You will get a mail saying it has been despatched with a tracking number. It is worth the wait!
  • prhymeate
    prhymeate Posts: 795
    antsmithmk wrote:
    You will get a mail saying it has been despatched with a tracking number. It is worth the wait!

    Cheers, fingers crossed it gets sent earlier than planned! I actually went for the alu version of your bike, the RS 3000.

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