Rose X Lite 6
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Definitely a bike that deserves more attention - it's some kind of low budget Tarmac SL 6.
Weight should be the same, the Tarmac will be a tiny bit more aero, has direct mount brakes, two mm more tire clearance (30 vs. 28) and BB30 (which for some is a good thing, for some not).
For me personally - as a mechanical shifting user - the cable routing of the X-lite 6 is better and I prefer the non proprietary seat post. The integrated magnet for power meter is a nice touch. If only they had decided for direct mount brakes (but the new extra solid Shimano R8000/R9100 brakes are supposed to be nearly as good).
Weight should be the same, the Tarmac will be a tiny bit more aero, has direct mount brakes, two mm more tire clearance (30 vs. 28) and BB30 (which for some is a good thing, for some not).
For me personally - as a mechanical shifting user - the cable routing of the X-lite 6 is better and I prefer the non proprietary seat post. The integrated magnet for power meter is a nice touch. If only they had decided for direct mount brakes (but the new extra solid Shimano R8000/R9100 brakes are supposed to be nearly as good).
Last edited by Beaver on Sun May 06, 2018 7:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Can't really give proper advice with that amount info. Some people can sit in an agressive position, some can't. En your leg length isn't the only factor.
The bikes will handle different. On the 57 you probably need a longer stem.
Can you give more info?
The bikes will handle different. On the 57 you probably need a longer stem.
Can you give more info?
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I'd opt for 57cm, with a tall upper headset cover and possibly 10mm spacer beneath the stem, with 130mm stem&compact short reach handlebars. The top tube on the 59 would be too long for me.
Though nowadays I'd rather have a tad taller headtube than 170mm.. that's why I'd pick 25mm height upper cover for the headset.
Though nowadays I'd rather have a tad taller headtube than 170mm.. that's why I'd pick 25mm height upper cover for the headset.
57cm will offer 2cm more seatpost comfort and a longer stem can give you more length easily if needed.
The first customer review complains about a higher weight than claimed (X-Lite Four Ultegra 55cm). Although he opted for lighter DT Swiss RR 1400 DICUT Oxic 21 wheels the bike was 7.1kg instead of 6.8kg. As the Shimano, DT Swiss and Ritchey parts are rarely overweight, it should be frame and fork. This was also an issue in the past... and also a problem with the Tarmac SL in the present.
The first customer review complains about a higher weight than claimed (X-Lite Four Ultegra 55cm). Although he opted for lighter DT Swiss RR 1400 DICUT Oxic 21 wheels the bike was 7.1kg instead of 6.8kg. As the Shimano, DT Swiss and Ritchey parts are rarely overweight, it should be frame and fork. This was also an issue in the past... and also a problem with the Tarmac SL in the present.
What information is needed? what else should I measure? Arms? I think I have a long legs and little bid shorter torso.
Thank you very much guys for your help.
Everything depends, but in my experience, too long is much worse than too low. Based on that, worry more about the reach of the bike than the stack (still take stack into consideration though!). Stock bikes tend to come with the shortest stem that works well with the frame, so you're fine if the reach is too short, but a bit stuck if it's too long.
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