Pikes Peak enduro platform

Rose Bikes has just unveiled a prototype frame called the Pikes Peak which features up to 160mm of travel, modernised longer geometry and an adjustable shock mounting system that allows for a both head angle and bottom bracket alterations – and also adjusting the progressivity of the suspension action.

Although we didn’t get to ride the prototype, we tried out the PROGEO feature which works really well – there is a noticeable difference in suspension feel as well as some suitable geometry adjustments.

Although made from aluminium, the shape and layout is the same as the production carbon version – just imagine a far smoother shape.

The production Rose Pikes Peak bike will be made from high-end carbon fibre – and is set to be unveiled at Euro Bike – but the geometry and features are as follows:

1. All Mountain model features 150mm travel
2. Enduro model features 160mm travel
3. Production frame will be made from high-end carbon fibre
4. Rear end will be BOOST compatible
5. Modernised geometry based around a 30-40mm stem as standard
6. 66.5/65.5degree head angle on the Enduro model
7. 67/66degree head angle on the All Mountain model
8. Progressive suspension design
9. Unique PROGEO adjustable geometry feature
10. PROGEO system allows adjustment without removal of any parts

Using a four bar system, the suspension will be very active and neutral to braking forces. Note the lower PROGEO shock mount

The shock is driven by a linkage very similar in shape to that seen on other popular platforms at the moment, such as Canyon. Overall construction – considering it’s a prototype – is promising.

Production carbon frames will look a lot neater around the bottom bracket area – though we’re always drawn to the roughness of prototype designs!

The PROGEO lower shock mount enables four positions offering different bottom bracket heights and head angles

Although this prototype has a head tube from a current model, you can see the new cable port design that features across the board on the 2016 Rose range. We’ll have a full gallery ASAP on the other models.

The prototype featured an 8mm shock bolt, but production will be a 6mm bolt, and the configuration will be a little cleaner looking.

The geometry chart was just for the size medium, although there will be large and XL frames available.

As well as the Pikes Peak prototype, Rose showed us a full range of the new refined bikes. We have a full gallery to come so keep an eye out on our Facebook page.

Check out the video below to see designer Max Sistenich demonstrate the adjustable travel feature…

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