Rose GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 2018
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 150mm
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Travel Rear 150mm
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Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset SLX
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Suspension Full
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
GRANITE CHIEF, AL 7005, from approx. 2,4 kg Raw Finish/Silver M
Suspension Fork
RockShox REBA RL, Solo Air, 15 mm thru axle, travel: 150mm black matt 27,5"
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance Series, travel: 150mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX RD-M7000 SGS Shadow+ 10-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50 10-fach (11-36) 11-36
Chain
Shimano CN-HG54 10-speed 118 L
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss M 1900 Spline black (without red) 27,5"
Tires
Continental Mountain King II Race Sport 27,5x2,4 black/black 27,5x2,4
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore 203mm/180mm / SMRT66
Cockpit
Stem
RACE FACE RIDE, 35.0 mm black 70mm
Handlebar
Race Face RIDE, 35.0 mm, 20 mm Rise black 760mm
Grips
Ergon GE10 black
Seat
Saddle
ROSE VL1376U
Seatpost
Easton EA70 Zero black 31,6mm
About this model
GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 is a Rose Granite model. There are 5 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Rose Granite bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Rose GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2441$. Rose GRANITE CHIEF 3 27.5″ 2018 on the other hand costs 4458$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Enduro bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2441$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 47.44% lower.
GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 150mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 has a rear shock with a travel of 150mm. The model Fox Float DPS Performance Series is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rose GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Rose GRANITE CHIEF SPECIAL EDITION 1 2018 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
