Reveal Series

road1800–5500 EUR

Origin

2018. The Reveal replaced the PRO CGF as ROSE's flagship endurance road bike. Where the PRO CGF was Rose's 'entry-level carbon endurance bike', the Reveal was conceived as high-performance endurance — comparable to Specialized Roubaix or Canyon Endurace, not a touring machine. It became one of ROSE's three most popular model families (alongside Backroad and Blend) according to 99spokes.

Specifications

Frame: Reveal 06: High Modulus Carbon (HMC), ~1,030g frame (57cm). Reveal 04: standard carbon (~100g heavier). Reveal AL: 1,300g hydroformed aluminium frame. All with carbon disc fork and integrated cable routing through headset.
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: 2x12 electronic/wireless on current builds. Reveal 06: Shimano Ultegra Di2, SRAM Force AXS or SRAM Red eTap AXS (all 12-speed). Reveal 04: Shimano 105 Di2 or SRAM Rival AXS (12-speed). Reveal AL: Shimano 105 Di2 / Ultegra mech / 105 mech. Typical gearing 50/34 + 11-30/11-34.
Brakes: Hydraulic disc, flat-mount. Matched to groupset — Shimano Ultegra/105 (R8070-class) or SRAM Force/Red/Rival hydraulic disc. 160mm rotors front and rear (160/160).
Wheels: Reveal 06 top builds: ROSE RC42 carbon, 42mm rim depth, 23mm internal width. Reveal 04: ROSE R25 (alloy or carbon options). Reveal AL: ROSE R TwentyFive (R25) alloy, 28mm deep / 19mm internal, tubeless-ready. Gen 1 test bike used ROSE R Thirty alloy (31mm deep, 19mm internal, ~1,650g).

The verdict

+Strengths

Outstanding value via direct sales — Ultegra Di2 + RC42 carbon wheels at €4,200 is exceptional vs retail
BikeRadar: 'The ride quality is up there with the very best in the endurance genre'
D-shape seatpost provides meaningful compliance — German user confirmed: 'Frame and bars flex perfectly on bad roads'
BB86 + asymmetric chainstays: 'Outstanding power transfer' (rosebikes.com)
7 sizes covering wide range of rider heights
Fully integrated cable routing via headset — clean cockpit
ROSE Carbon One-Piece Endurance cockpit standard on top builds — comfort + stiffness + aerodynamics
RC42 carbon wheels standard on 06 builds — 42mm depth, aero hubs
High Modulus Carbon (06): 100g saved vs 04 at same stiffness — confirmed by Rose

−Weaknesses

32mm maximum tyre clearance — less than Backroad (50mm) or some competitors (38mm+)
BikeRadar: 'Even with 27.2mm carbon seatpost and 40mm tyres, ride comfort less than BMC Roadmachine X with aluminium seatpost and 34mm tyres' — noted on earlier model
Press-fit BB86 on carbon models — durability concern for all-weather use vs threaded
Direct-to-consumer only — no dealer test rides before purchase (UK: no local access at all since 2021 withdrawal)
Delivery time issues reported by German users: multiple users note 2–3 month delays vs stated delivery date
No mudguard mounts on most models (unlike Backroad) — reduces all-weather versatility
Reveal Plus (e-road) Mahle battery limited: 250Wh Mahle system vs 360Wh on Backroad Plus

Did you know

01The Reveal is described as one of ROSE's three most popular model families alongside Backroad and Blend (99spokes)
02BikeRadar called it 'superb' in 2020 but noted with regret that ROSE had pulled out of the UK market — reducing accessibility for British riders
03The 'Reveal 06' designation refers to the carbon grade: 06 = High Modulus Carbon (100g lighter than 04 at same stiffness)
04ROSE RC42 wheels (42mm rim height, 23mm internal width) come standard on top Reveal builds — an unusual inclusion at this price via direct sales
05The D-shape seatpost design is shared with the Backroad gravel bike — Rose applies the same comfort engineering principle across product lines
06BikeRadar: 'The concept behind the Reveal was to create an endurance bike that's built for high performance' — explicitly positioned against comfort-first brands
077 frame sizes covering a very wide height range — same broad size coverage as Backroad AL
08The Reveal Plus (Mahle hub motor) uses the same near-invisible hub motor as the old Contessa Addict RC eRIDE — stealth e-road concept
09German user review: 'Sitzposition aufrecht — aufrecht, was ich dringend gesucht habe aus Gesundheitsgründen' — the endurance geometry is valued for health/back reasons by real users

Who it’s for

Gran fondo and sportive riders prioritising long-distance comfortRoad cyclists wanting endurance geometry with performance componentsRiders upgrading from alloy who want direct-sales valueAll-weather road cyclists (D-shape seatpost, 32mm clearance)Health-conscious riders needing upright endurance position (AL model)