Rose Slab Plus XT e-MTB, side view
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Slab Plus range · 3 builds

RoseSlab Plus XT

€5,900RRP Germany, VAT incl. (on sale at €5,650 at time of scraping)
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX85 Nm
Battery
800 WhBosch PowerTube 800
Travel F / R
170 / 160 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
24 kgManufacturer figure (approx.)

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Overview

The Rose Slab Plus XT (€5,900) is a mid-range build of the Slab Plus: Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5) (85 Nm) with 800 Wh, Fox Float 38 Performance Grip fork, Fox Float X2 Performance-S shock, Shimano XT Di2 and Shimano XT brakes. Claimed weight is 24.0 kg.

The Slab Plus is Rose's carbon e-enduro bike: 160 mm of rear travel, a 170 mm fork and 29-inch wheels, with a 64° head angle and 448 mm chainstays.

It uses the Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5) motor with an 800 Wh PowerTube battery; Rose also publishes mounting instructions for a Slab Plus range extender. Claimed weights are 23.7 to 24.0 kg.

  • Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5
  • 800 Wh PowerTube battery
  • 170/160 mm travel, 29-inch wheels
  • Carbon frame, 64° head angle

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Rose Slab Plus, Carbon
Fork
Fox Float 38 Performance Grip 3 Pos.
Rear shock
Fox Float X2

E-system

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX Gen. 5
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh
Display
Bosch Kiox 400C with Mini Remote

Drivetrain

Crankset
E13 Helix Core 160mm BOSCH Gen4-TQBrose 160mm
Chainring
e*thirteen Helix Core E*SPec, Bosch Gen. 5
Chain guide
e*thirteen e*Spec Plus CX Gen 5 32-36T
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12 10-51
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-M8100 Deore XT HG 12-speed
Shifter
SHIMANO Deore XT SW-M8250-IR

Brakes

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

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel
Newmen Forge 30 base, 29"
Rear Wheel
Newmen Forge 30 strong, 29"
Tyres
Schwalbe Albert Evo Gravity Pro TLR black 29x2.5
Tyres
Schwalbe Albert Evo Trail Pro TLR black 29x2.5

Cockpit

Handlebar
Rose OD 35, Rise 35mm, 780mm
Grips
Ergon GDH Team black
Stem
Rose OD 35, L. 40mm
Saddle
Ergon SM10 E-Mountain stealth
Seatpost
e*thirteen , Vario, Remote, 180mm
Pedals
Rose VPE-533

Other

Bell
ROSE Bell black
Lights
Büchel BL 300 Battery lighting set
Weight
ca. 24.0 kg
Max. system weight
130 kg

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

Slab Plus geometry

SizeSMLXL
ASeat tube length410 mm430 mm450 mm470 mm
BTop tube length578 mm605 mm632 mm659 mm
CHead tube length115 mm115 mm125 mm135 mm
DHead tube angle64°64°64°64°
ESeat tube angle77.8°77.8°77.8°77.8°
FBB drop22.5 mm22.5 mm22.5 mm22.5 mm
GChainstay length448 mm448 mm448 mm448 mm
HWheelbase1247 mm1272 mm1297 mm1322 mm
JReach445 mm470 mm495 mm520 mm
KStack635 mm635 mm644 mm653 mm
LBB height356.5 mm356.5 mm356.5 mm356.5 mm
MStandover height (100 mm in front of BB)769 mm769 mm769 mm769 mm
PFork offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
QWheel size29"29"29"29"
RMax. tyre width2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"
SFork travel170 mm170 mm170 mm170 mm
TRear travel160 mm160 mm160 mm160 mm

Source: Rose.

Slab Plus: builds compared

Slab Plus range →
Slab Plus 70Slab Plus XTSlab Plus X0
Price€4,900€5,900€6,900
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkRock Shox Domain Gold R 15x110 MxlSte DA 1.8T black matt 29" Boost, 170mmFox Float 38 Performance Grip 3 Pos.Rock Shox Zeb Ultimate Char.3.1 shiny black 29" Boost, 170mm
ShockRock Shox Superdeluxe Select RTFox Float X2Rock Shox Vivid Ultimate RT 205x65
DerailleurSRAM Eagle 70Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speedSRAM X0 T-TYPE AXS
BrakesSRAM DB8 StealthShimano XTSRAM Maven Silver
WheelsRose VR 15x110BoostNewmen Forge 30 baseNewmen Beskar 30 base
DisplayBRC3100 with Mini RemoteBosch Kiox 400C with Mini RemoteBosch Kiox 400C with Mini Remote
Weight23.9 kg24 kg23.7 kg

Slab Plus XT: FAQ

How much does the Rose Slab Plus XT cost?

€5,900 (RRP Germany, VAT incl. (on sale at €5,650 at time of scraping)). The Slab Plus range runs from €4,900 (Slab Plus 70) to €6,900 (Slab Plus X0). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the Rose Slab Plus XT weigh?

Rose quotes 24 kg. The lightest Slab Plus build is the Slab Plus X0 at 23.7 kg.

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

Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 800.

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

170 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the Rose Slab 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 Slab Plus XT and the Slab Plus X0?

They share the Slab Plus frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Fox Float 38 Performance Grip 3 Pos. vs Rock Shox Zeb Ultimate Char.3.1 shiny black 29" Boost; shock: Fox Float X2 vs Rock Shox Vivid Ultimate RT 205x65; derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 SGS 12-speed vs SRAM X0 T-TYPE AXS; brakes: Shimano XT vs SRAM Maven Silver; claimed weight: 24 kg vs 23.7 kg; price: €5,900 vs €6,900.

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