markgoldstein wrote:- disc brakes, preferably full hydraulic
- mudguard mounts
- rack mounts
- clearance for at least 28mm tyres with mudguards fitted
The
Rose TEAM DX CROSS AR fits all of your criteria.
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (105 or Ultegra).
- Full length mudguard and rack mounts.
- Clearance for 42mm tyres with mudguards fitted.
- 6066 Aluminium, triple-butted frameset (1390g), carbon fork.
- Choice of DT Swiss R23 or R32 Spline Disc tubeless wheelset.
I have the TEAM DX CROSS 3000 variant for commuting and winter riding. I'm in the UK so relatively mild/wet winters. I don't ride if the temperature is near freezing. I don't think it's worth the risk of slipping on ice, having been caught out with a slow speed off this year.
Have ridden this bike 2,300 miles so far and happy enough. Great spec for the price, comfortable to ride and quick enough on the road. Hydraulic disc brakes are superb, especially in the wet. Require absolutely no maintenance outside of pad replacement. I'm desperate to get a race bike with disc brakes once the UCI allows them. I've fitted a pair of tubeless 35mm Shwalbe G-One gravel tyres. Combined with
Orange Seal sealant to reduce, hopefully eliminate, punctures. This allows me to enjoy some off road routes, across fields and briddleways, on the commute to avoid traffic and add variety.
The out-of-the box weight without pedals was 8.74Kg. In commuter setup with full length mudguards fitted it weighs 9.63Kg.
Only problem I've had is that I managed to cross thread the rear thru-axle. Tried to drill out and fix with a Helicoil repair kit but that didn't work out. Now I just use a large nut and bolt.
Here's a
review by Bike Radar: "Ignore the 'Cross' in the name – this value-packed Rose is a great modern take on a tourer. Buy if: You want all the fittings for full-on touring, wrapped in a modern all-road machine that’s fun to ride" .