Test: No question: Road bikes with disc brakes are trendy. More and more manufacturers are developing their own models. The media industry has taken on this topic. And the UCI also evaluates the use of the promising silver discs in street use.
We too have dealt with this topic in a variety of ways over the past few months. So also in the case of the rose Xeon DX 3100, which caught our attention due to its surprisingly low price of 2.599 euros.
equipment and practice
The Xeon DX 3100 comes very well equipped. It is equipped with high-quality components from head to toe. For example, Shimano's hydraulic disc brake, the ST-R785, mounted on the wheel. This is with the electronic switching components Ultegra Di2 combined. The internally routed cables ensure a tidy look.
Ritchey brand components are also used. The handlebar-stem combination comes from the WCS-Series. The same goes for the comfortable carbon seat post, on the one Arion enthroned by Fizik.
Rose has the wheels made by himself. on the DX1850CL Disc Continental's all-round joyful Grand Prix 4000s have been raised.
The heart of the Xeon DX 3100 is the frame made of lightweight 7005/T6 aluminum. This has a relatively high head tube at the front. This ensures a sitting position that is not quite stretched out, rather more relaxed. Clearly, this is a bike that is primarily intended to appeal to marathon riders who love comfort.
This is also evident from the chain stays, which are rather long at 412 millimeters. However, these give the bike a long wheelbase and thus a very pleasant straight-line stability.
The bike still accelerates well. Compared to other bikes from the Bocholt mail order company, however, it lacks some agility.
The performance of Ultegra Di2 leaves no wish unfulfilled. By mounting the rear brake caliper in the strut triangle, the struts can be kept relatively slim. Visually, the bike makes a lot. It also contributes to driving comfort, since the vibrations can be better absorbed and dissipated.
In terms of weight, it is still within target at 8,5 kilograms. Heavy is definitely different, considering the equipment that goes with it Xeon DX 3100 rolls to the start.
No real shortcoming, but still noteworthy is the use of standard quick release skewers. Other manufacturers have now switched to thru-axles, which give the frame and fork more rigidity in the hub area.
Conclusion
the rose Xeon DX 3100 is a bike that moves comfortably over the streets - regardless of whether they are flat or uphill and downhill. It is visually successful and the components convince with high functionality. The wheels could be a bit lighter, but considering the price, both their weight and the overall weight are perfectly fine.
product Highlights
- good workmanship
- good value for money
- functionality of the components
price and web
- 2.599,00 Euros
- www.roseversand.de