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sophidog

for those who already have their bikes, did they come without the dreaded dork discs and wheel reflectors?

Undertones

sophidog wrote:

for those who already have their bikes, did they come without the dreaded dork discs and wheel reflectors?

They aren't dreaded. They are just much ridiculed.

gethinceri

Came without on my utterly excellent CSL.

GiantDance

Just got notification that my bike has been dispatched

GregBoys

sophidog wrote:

for those who already have their bikes, did they come without the dreaded dork discs and wheel reflectors?

Neither fitted on my recent order.
I was super impressed with the attention to detail on the assembly.

e17blade

GregBoys wrote:

sophidog wrote:

for those who already have their bikes, did they come without the dreaded dork discs and wheel reflectors?

Neither fitted on my recent order.
I was super impressed with the attention to detail on the assembly.

Same for me. No reflectors or dork discs on either of my Rose bikes.

sophidog

E17Blade wrote:

GregBoys wrote:

sophidog wrote:

for those who already have their bikes, did they come without the dreaded dork discs and wheel reflectors?

Neither fitted on my recent order.
I was super impressed with the attention to detail on the assembly.

Same for me. No reflectors or dork discs on either of my Rose bikes.

thanks folks, not ordering mine until early New Year but it's something else that's now sorted. Quite fancy the Ksyrium Elite S wheels, perhaps with the red hubs if Rose will supply them

jimmythecuckoo

I think mine might have had... but then it has the Easton aero wheels...

GiantDance

She arrived on Monday Built her up Monday night and had my first ride yesterday. Bit of a change from my normal road bike but soon got used to the new setup ended up doing an extra 10 miles on my commute in. Couple of things I've noticed, sometimes I hit the front wheel with either foot if I try and turn to sharply not a massive issue maybe because of the 54" frame. The brakes on are set up on the European way , only discovered this last night, will get that sorted at the weekend.

Also what size stem did people go for, think mine is a little short as it was the standard Ritchey 4 Axis WTD which I think is only 100mm

dabber

GiantDance wrote:

Also what size stem did people go for, think mine is a little short as it was the standard Ritchey 4 Axis WTD which I think is only 100mm

I thought that was one of the things you got to specify at time of order with Rose... along with crank length?

GiantDance

It was I measured my Giant Defy Advance, which is a medium and that was 100mm stem, just feels on this bike a little small. Might exchange for a 110mm stem

dabber

GiantDance wrote:

It was I measured my Giant Defy Advance, which is a medium and that was 100mm stem, just feels on this bike a little small. Might exchange for a 110mm stem

In the order process I presume you get to specify via email as I can't see a way to do it on their configurator... is that the way it works? The same with crank length?

GiantDance

You should be able to change the stem using the config process. With the Crank length you can add extra details when you go through the order page. During the process they will email to make sure that everything you have asked for is correct.

dabber

Thanks for that.. I could see that you could change to stem but not the length of it in the configurator.... Anyway, as long as it gets covered in the overall ordering process that's all that matters.

sophidog

have other buyers had bikes delivered with the brakes the European way round? I'd assumed that Rose would set up the brakes to match the delivery address/country.

e17blade

sophidog wrote:

have other buyers had bikes delivered with the brakes the European way round? I'd assumed that Rose would set up the brakes to match the delivery address/country.

When you get to the point of order there is an tick box for "front brake right" or "front brake left".

There is also a tick box for "stem up" or "stem down" too.

sophidog

thanks E17Blade, just another 7-8 weeks.....

GiantDance

Wish I'd notice the 'Brake' tick box. :?

gethinceri

I ordered online then phoned to confirm, they made changes as they'd misinterpreted by order. I recommend phoning them, they'll bend over backwards to assist, their only interest is in having satisfied customers.

GregBoys

Agreed - I swapped out my stem as it was too short, process was simple & easy. Just print off a form from the website, take to PO with the old stem, send it off free post. I got the longer stem back in the post a week later.
They also have a facebook page where they answer queries really fast.

keef66

GiantDance wrote:

Wish I'd notice the 'Brake' tick box. :?

You sure you want to be re-wrapping the bars on your brand new bike??

Quite a few on here prefer the European braking because of the neater cable routing round the headtube. Ditto to crossing the gear cables under the downtube.

Also means you can more easily front brake and change gear.

I had it on a hire bike in Tenerife and it took me about 90 seconds to get used to it.

plodder73

keef66 wrote:

GiantDance wrote:

Wish I'd notice the 'Brake' tick box. :?

You sure you want to be re-wrapping the bars on your brand new bike??

Quite a few on here prefer the European braking because of the neater cable routing round the headtube. Ditto to crossing the gear cables under the downtube.

Also means you can more easily front brake and change gear.

I had it on a hire bike in Tenerife and it took me about 90 seconds to get used to it.

Interesting I've just ordered my Rose with UK spec, might have to reconsider. How is the cable routing neater round the headtube? Can't find pictures of the difference. If I had ordered it with Europe spec I wouldn't be changing it until I'd given it a go.

sophidog

Quite a few on here prefer the European braking because of the neater cable routing round the headtube. Ditto to crossing the gear cables under the downtube.

does this mean that with British routing the gear cables rub on each other then?

GiantDance

Getting the hang of the front brake being on the left.

sophidog

GiantDance
further to my earlier question, do the gear/brake cables cross over under the bottom bracket in such a way as they might rub on each other? Could decide whether i order British or Euro spec on my GFC....

GiantDance

Sorry sophidog been away awhile, will have to check for you for.

antsmithmk

GiantDance

Does anyone know where the frame number is on a Rose bike?

antsmithmk

GiantDance wrote:

Does anyone know where the frame number is on a Rose bike?

Frame stickers on mine are on the down tube just below the head tube. Turn the bike upside down.

GiantDance

Thanks, will take a look.