Rose File Plus XT e-MTB, side view
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Lightweight eMTBTrail
File Plus range · 4 builds

RoseFile Plus XT

€5,900RRP Germany, VAT incl. (on sale at €5,500 at time of scraping)
Motor
TQ HPR6060 Nm; 350 W peak
Battery
580 WhIntegrated TQ battery
Travel F / R
150 / 140 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
20.3 kgManufacturer figure (approx., size L, without pedals)

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Overview

The Rose File Plus XT (€5,900) is a mid-range build of the File Plus: TQ HPR60 (60 Nm) with 580 Wh, Rock Shox Lyrik Select+ fork, Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock, Shimano Deore XT Di2 and Shimano Deore XT brakes. Claimed weight is 20.3 kg.

The File Plus is Rose's light carbon trail e-MTB, built around the TQ HPR60 motor (60 Nm, 350 W) and a 580 Wh battery that Rose says charges fully in about 3 hours. Motor, display and controls are integrated into the frame, and riding modes can be set in the TQ E-Bike app.

It runs 29-inch wheels with 140 mm of rear travel and a 150 mm fork, plus an angle-adjust headset for a 64° or 65° head angle. The XTR SL build uses a 140 mm fork and 130 mm shock. Rose quotes 18.6 to 20.3 kg depending on build.

  • TQ HPR60: 60 Nm, 350 W
  • 580 Wh battery
  • 150/140 mm travel, 29-inch wheels
  • Angle-adjust headset (64°/65°)

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Rose File Plus, Carbon
Fork
Rock Shox Lyrik Select+ C3.1 RC2, black matt 29" Boost, 150mm, 44mm Offset
Rear shock
Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RC2T, 140mm, 210x55

E-system

Motor
TQ HPR60
Battery
580 Wh

Drivetrain

Crankset
E13 Helix Core black 160mm
Chainring
e*thirteen Direct Mount Ring Steel HPR50 black 34T
Chain guide
e*thirteen top guide black
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12 10-51
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speed
Chain
Shimano Deore XT, CN-M8100 118 links
Shifter
SHIMANO Deore XT SW-M8250-IR

Brakes

Rear brake
Shimano Deore XT BL-M8200 / BR-M8220, black 1800mm
Front brake
Shimano Deore XT BL-M8200 / BR-M8220, black 800mm

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel
Newmen Forge 30 base, 29"
Rear Wheel
Newmen Forge 30 strong, 29"
Tyres
Schwalbe Tacky Chan Evo, Super Trail, ultra soft, black 29x2.4
Tyres
Schwalbe Tacky Chan Evo, Super Gravity, soft, black 29x2.4

Cockpit

Handlebar
Rose OD, Rise 34mm, 760mm
Grips
Ergon GDH Team black
Stem
Rose OD 35, L. 40mm
Saddle
Ergon SM10 E-Mountain stealth
Seatpost
e*thirteen Vario, Remote, 120mm
Pedals
Rose VPE-533

Other

Bell
ROSE Bell black
Lock
Rose combination lock KS 90
Lights
Büchel BL 300 Battery lighting set
Weight
ca. 20.3 kg
Max. system weight
130 kg

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

File Plus geometry

SizeSMLXL
ASeat tube length410 mm440 mm460 mm480 mm
BTop tube length561 mm587 mm614 mm641 mm
CHead tube length110 mm115 mm125 mm135 mm
DHead tube angle64° / 65°64° / 65°64° / 65°64° / 65°
ESeat tube angle78.5°78.5°78.5°78.5°
FBB drop30 mm30 mm30 mm30 mm
GChainstay length445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm
HWheelbase1203 mm1237 mm1267 mm1296 mm
JReach435 mm460 mm485 mm510 mm
KStack621 mm625 mm634 mm643 mm
LBB height346.5 mm346.5 mm346.5 mm346.5 mm
MStandover height (100 mm in front of BB)763 mm763 mm763 mm763 mm
PFork offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
QWheel size29"29"29"29"
RMax. tyre width2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"
SFork travel150 mm150 mm150 mm150 mm
TRear travel140 mm140 mm140 mm140 mm

Head tube angle values: 64° / 65° angle-adjust headset positions. Source: Rose.

File Plus: builds compared

File Plus range →
File Plus 70File Plus XTFile Plus XTR SLFile Plus X0
Price€4,900€5,900€6,900€6,900
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkRock Shox Lyrik Select Char RC 15x110 MxlSte DA+ 1.8Tap black matt 29" Boost, 150mmRock Shox Lyrik Select+ C3.1 RC2, black matt 29" BoostFox Float SL F-S Grip X HSC 1.5 black 29", 140mm travelRock Shox Lyrik Ultimate C3.1 RC2 15x110 MxlSte DA+ 1.8, shiny black 29" Boost
ShockRock Shox Deluxe Select RC2TRock Shox Deluxe Select+ RC2TFox Float FactoryRock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T
DerailleurSRAM Eagle 70Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speedShimano XTRSRAM X0 T-TYPE AXS
BrakesSRAM DB8 StealthShimano Deore XT BL-M8200 / BR-M8220Shimano XTRSRAM Maven Silver
WheelsNewmen Performance 30 baseNewmen Forge 30 baseNewmen Phase 30 lightNewmen Beskar 30 base
Weight20.3 kg20.3 kg18.6 kg19.9 kg

File Plus XT: FAQ

How much does the Rose File Plus XT cost?

€5,900 (RRP Germany, VAT incl. (on sale at €5,500 at time of scraping)). The File Plus range runs from €4,900 (File Plus 70) to €6,900 (File Plus X0). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the Rose File Plus XT weigh?

Rose quotes 20.3 kg. The lightest File Plus build is the File Plus XTR SL at 18.6 kg.

What motor and battery does the Rose File Plus XT have?

TQ HPR60 (60 Nm; 350 W peak). 580 Wh battery — integrated TQ battery.

How much suspension travel does the Rose File Plus XT have?

150 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the Rose File Plus XT come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the File Plus XT and the File Plus XTR SL?

They share the File Plus frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Rock Shox Lyrik Select+ C3.1 RC2 vs Fox Float SL F-S Grip X HSC 1.5 black 29"; shock: Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RC2T vs Fox Float Factory; derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speed vs Shimano XTR; brakes: Shimano Deore XT BL-M8200 / BR-M8220 vs Shimano XTR; claimed weight: 20.3 kg vs 18.6 kg; price: €5,900 vs €6,900.

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