The "Pikes Peak" complements Rose's existing "Granite Chief" and "Uncle Jimbo" models. However, these two have been given a new cable routing. The "Pikes Peak", on the other hand, is new from the ground up and combines two related segments in one bike. The Allmountain model has 150 millimetres of suspension travel, while the Enduro model has 160 millimetres. A shock absorber with the same installation length but more travel and a 160 mm suspension fork are installed instead.

The geometry is generally designed more for enduro racing. The long wheelbase together with the long reach and flat steering angle ensure a very smooth ride. However, agility is maintained thanks to the short chainstays. The bike comes with the 148 millimetre wide Boost axle standard, thanks to which the rear triangle can be broadly supported for high lateral stiffness.

The highlight of the "Pikes Peak" is the Progeo system. This allows the rider to easily make changes to the geometry and spring characteristics at two points. This changes the seat and steering angle by one degree each. In the Enduro model, this is 75 degrees seat angle and 66.5 degrees steering angle in the steep setting, and 74 and 65.5 degrees in the flat setting. The other two positions influence the spring characteristic from linear and forgiving to progressive and more feedback.

Developer Max Sistenich explains and shows in the video how the Progeo system works.

Rose currently only has the prototype made of aluminum. The final version will come in carbon, for which there will be a few small changes. For example, the angular box for the shock mount is completely different, the top tube is straightened and the support tube is routed upwards from the top tube to the seat tube. In the prototype, it is still the other way around.

The equipment on the top model will be roughly the same as the specification shown. The only difference is that the more powerful Monarch Plus Debonair shock from Rock Shox will be used. For the Pike fork, the customer will have the choice between the Solo Air and the Dual Position version (with lowering mode). X01 gearing combined with an E13 crank and Magura brakes will be offered. In terms of wheels, the yellow Crossmax Enduro in 27.5 inches will almost certainly be fitted to the "Pikes Peak".

Updates for freeriders and hardtails
The "Soul Fire" and "Count Solo" models are also in the Rose range for 2016, albeit in refreshed versions. The "Soul Fire" freeride bike now rolls on 27.5-inch wheels instead of the previous 26-inch wheels. It also has a longer top tube and a slacker steering angle for a smoother ride. The rear suspension travel can be adjusted between 180 and 190 millimetres.
The rear triangle is also wider with the Boost axles, but also stiffer thanks to the wider support. In addition, this model is now only available without a front derailleur mounting option. With all these updates, the "Soul Fire" introduced two years ago is an almost completely new bike.

Compared to its predecessor, Rose has only minimally adjusted the geometry of the aluminum hardtail "Count Solo". The bottom bracket is five millimetres lower on the S and XS models. This means that they have the same ground clearance with 170 millimeter cranks as the sizes M to XL with 175 millimeter cranks. Furthermore, the steering angle of the XS size is one degree slacker. This ensures that the foot does not touch the 27.5-inch front wheel in the foremost position when turning sharply.

In contrast to the "Count Solo", the geometry of the twentyniner hardtail "The Uprising" has been completely revised, as this model is already a few years old. More modern and sporty, "The Uprising" has a longer reach, while the front is slightly lower. Smoothness and agility have also been improved. The steering angle has been reduced by one degree to just 69.5 degrees. Thanks to the shorter chainstays, the bike should still be able to accelerate nimbly out of corners.

As with the "Count Solo", the "The Uprising" has a lower standover height. In size S, the bottom bracket also drops by five millimetres, which is compensated for by the decreasing crank length.No more rattling cables
With the older models, the internally routed shift cables and cables often rattled. Rose has now fitted the "Root Miller", "Granite Chief" and "Uncle Jimbo" models with a new cable routing. With the new cable entry, the cables are clamped at the upper frame entry and under the bottom bracket and thus tensioned. This means that they can no longer "make noise" on the inside of the frame.

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