RoseShave FF
The cheaper race grade of Rose's Shave, sold direct. It has the same race geometry, integrated carbon cockpit, 35 mm tyre clearance and UDH as the Shave FFX, but a standard carbon layup (850 g claimed in size M against 795 g) and RC55 wheels with steel CX-Ray spokes instead of carbon ones. Both builds have a power meter.
- From
- €5,600€5,600€5,600
- Builds
- 2
- Sizes
- 6
- Frame weight
- 850 g30 oz
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
Most of the Shave FFX for a lot less: the same race geometry, integrated cockpit, UDH and 35 mm clearance, a power meter on both builds and 55 mm-front carbon wheels, sold direct. The frame is about 55 g heavier, Rose publishes no tunnel figure for this grade, and you live with the same narrow proprietary cockpit and press-fit bottom bracket.
Scored Nov 2026
- + Light
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 84/100
- Frame
- 84/100
- Components
- 80/100
- Fit
- 80/100
- Practicality
- 68/100
- Price
- 83/100
- Weight
- 96/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
From the lightest claimed weight (7 kg, size M)
Bike duel
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (FF grade; Rose keeps Toray M40X for the FFX)
- Fork material
- Carbon (Shave FF fork)
- Frame weight
- 850 g30 oz
- Fork weight
- 390 g13.8 oz
- Weight measured on
- Frame and fork, size M, as given by bike-x from Rose's launch figures
- Max system weight
- 110 kg242.5 lb
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
- Colours
- supersonic grey, silver, bubblegum
- Also available as
- Shave FFX, the top grade of the same race frame in Toray M40X carbon (795 g claimed, size M) with carbon-spoked wheels; plus the more relaxed endurance Shave
- UCI frame approval
- On the UCI list of approved framesets as 'SHAVE FF' with fork 'XLITE FF', sizes XS-XL (6), approved 2 Apr 2025, code ROSE-SHAVE1 (UCI list version 2026.10.02)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 35 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BB86 press-fit
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Complete builds use Shimano Ultegra Di2 and SRAM Force AXS 2x12
- Cable routing
- Internal through the cockpit
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- Fully integrated Rose Shave carbon aero cockpit (Rose doesn't say on its product pages whether bar and stem are one piece)
- Clip-on aerobars possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Rose aero carbon seatpost (D-shaped), 0 mm offset
- Fit notes
- The cockpit has narrow hoods and 13° of flare in the drops, with stock widths of 350-390 mm and stems of 100-120 mm by size; Rose leaves room on it for a computer mount and a time-trial bar. Bikes ship with 20 mm of spacers under the cockpit.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Rose says the Shave FF is aerodynamically optimised but publishes wind-tunnel figures only for the Shave FFX (205 W at 45 km/h in TOUR's tunnel)
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Proprietary parts
- Shave cockpit, aero seatpost, optional Shave-specific carbon bottle cages
- Sold via
- Direct from Rose (online and Rose stores)
Photos
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Shave FF Ultegra Di2 | Shave FF Force AXS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Price (MSRP) | €5,600€5,600€5,600 | €5,900€5,900€5,900 |
| Weight | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | 7 kg15.4 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike |
| Notes | Colours supersonic grey, silver and bubblegum. Claimed about 7.1 kg (±5 %) in size M, silver, without pedals. MSRP €5,600; Rose showed it reduced to €5,399 in a Black Deals sale on 2 Nov 2026. | Colours supersonic grey, silver and bubblegum. Claimed about 7.0 kg (±5 %) in size M, silver, without pedals. MSRP €5,900; Rose showed it reduced to €5,699 in a Black Deals sale on 2 Nov 2026. Rose's spec list calls the shifters 1x13, which contradicts the 2x12 groupset it names; the groupset here follows the 2x12 description. |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2025 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Chainrings | — | 50/37 |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (XS-S), 170 mm (M), 172.5 mm (M/L), 175 mm (L-XL) | 165 mm (XS-S), 170 mm (M), 172.5 mm (M/L), 175 mm (L-XL) |
| Spindle | — | DUB |
| Notes | Rose's spec list names both a 50/34 4iiii crankset and a 52/36 FC-R8100; the chainrings fitted aren't clear | — |
| Power meter | 4iiii Ultegra R8100 power meter crank | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Launched | — | 2025 · current generation |
| Type | Crank arm | — |
| Notes | Rose lists a 4iiii-equipped FC-R8100 crankset and doesn't name the 4iiii model or whether it is dual-sided | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | SRAM Force XG-1270 E1 |
| Range | 11-34 | 10-33 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 | SRAM Force E1 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake calipers | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Rose RC55 CX-Ray | Rose RC55 CX-Ray |
| Front rim depth | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Internal rim width | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Spokes | CX-Ray | CX-Ray |
| Weight | 1,360 g3 lb | 1,360 g3 lb |
| Notes | Rose gives a 55 mm front rim and a narrower rear rim, 1,360 g for the pair, 23 mm internal width | Rose gives a 55 mm front rim and a narrower rear rim, 1,360 g for the pair, 23 mm internal width |
| Tires | Schwalbe Pro One Aero | Schwalbe Pro One Aero |
| Tire width | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Notes | Pro One Aero Front Evo (front) and Pro One Rear Evo (rear), Super Race casing, RaceGuard | Pro One Aero Front Evo (front) and Pro One Rear Evo (rear), Super Race casing, RaceGuard |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Rose Shave Cockpit | Rose Shave Cockpit |
| Type | Integrated carbon aero cockpit | Integrated carbon aero cockpit |
| Widths available | 350 mm (XS-S), 370 mm (M-M/L), 390 mm (L-XL); stem 100-120 mm by size | 350 mm (XS-S), 370 mm (M-M/L), 390 mm (L-XL); stem 100-120 mm by size |
| Flare | 13° | 13° |
| Cable routing | Internal | Internal |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Superflow S3 | Selle Italia SLR Superflow S3 |
| Seatpost | Rose Shave aero carbon seatpost | Rose Shave aero carbon seatpost |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Bar tape | Rose Gel-Comfort | Rose Gel-Comfort |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | None included |
Ownership checklist
2 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Rose. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
BB86 press-fit
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
Shave FF geometry
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | 155 cm5′1″ | 165 cm5′5″ | 174 cm5′9″ | 179 cm5′10″ | 183 cm6′0″ | 191 cm6′3″ |
| Rider height max | 166 cm5′5″ | 175 cm5′9″ | 181 cm5′11″ | 186 cm6′1″ | 193 cm6′4″ | 200 cm6′7″ |
| Stack | 515 mm20.3″ | 532 mm20.9″ | 547 mm21.5″ | 567 mm22.3″ | 591 mm23.3″ | 616 mm24.3″ |
| Reach | 375 mm14.8″ | 385 mm15.2″ | 392 mm15.4″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 430 mm16.9″ |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.8° | 73.5° |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 73° | 73.3° | 73.3° | 73.5° | 73.8° |
| Head tube length | 110 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ | 135 mm5.3″ | 155 mm6.1″ | 180 mm7.1″ | 205 mm8.1″ |
| Effective top tube | 508 mm20″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 544 mm21.4″ | 562 mm22.1″ | 584 mm23″ | 612 mm24.1″ |
| Seat tube length | 435 mm17.1″ | 470 mm18.5″ | 492 mm19.4″ | 512 mm20.2″ | 537 mm21.1″ | 575 mm22.6″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 969 mm38.1″ | 975 mm38.4″ | 985 mm38.8″ | 998 mm39.3″ | 1,015 mm40″ | 1,038 mm40.9″ |
| BB drop | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| Fork length | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ |
| Fork offset | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ | 44 mm1.7″ |
| Trail | 66 mm2.6″ | 60 mm2.4″ | 58 mm2.3″ | 58 mm2.3″ | 57 mm2.2″ | 55 mm2.2″ |
| Standover | 735 mm28.9″ | 762 mm30″ | 780 mm30.7″ | 799 mm31.5″ | 823 mm32.4″ | 854 mm33.6″ |
| Saddle height max | 690 mm27.2″ | 725 mm28.5″ | 810 mm31.9″ | 828 mm32.6″ | 853 mm33.6″ | 890 mm35″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165 mm6.5″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 175 mm6.9″ | 175 mm6.9″ |
| Stem length | 100 mm3.9″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ | 120 mm4.7″ |
| Handlebar width | 350 mm13.8″ | 350 mm13.8″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 390 mm15.4″ | 390 mm15.4″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Shave FF in size M against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail58 mm2.3″
shortestlonger than 28% of 29 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase985 mm38.8″
shortestlonger than 50% of 65 bikeslongest
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Maintenance
Rose offers a 6-year crash replacement service on the frame and fork, under its current conditions.
SourceHistory
Rose presented the Shave range in February 2026, replacing the Xlite race bike and the Reveal endurance bike; the Shave FF is the race model that succeeds the Xlite.
SourceVersions
Rose's geometry tables for the Shave FF and Shave FFX are identical. The FFX gets Toray M40X carbon (Rose calls it exclusive to the FFX) and carbon-spoked RC55CS wheels; bike-x gives 850 g frame / 390 g fork for the FF against 795 g / 370 g for the FFX, both size M.
Source
Shave FF FAQ
Is the Rose Shave FF UCI legal?+
Yes. The Rose Shave FF is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the Rose Shave FF cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,600–€5,900 across 2 listed builds and framesets: Shave FF Ultegra Di2 and Shave FF Force AXS.
How much does the Rose Shave FF weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (Shave FF Force AXS) weighs 7 kg (15.4 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 850 g (30 oz) (Frame and fork, size M, as given by bike-x from Rose's launch figures).
What sizes does the Rose Shave FF come in?+
6 sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 155 cm (5′1″) to 200 cm (6′7″).
What is the tire clearance of the Rose Shave FF?+
Up to 35 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Rose Shave FF?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Complete builds use Shimano Ultegra Di2 and SRAM Force AXS 2x12. Bottom bracket: BB86 press-fit.
What builds of the Rose Shave FF are available?+
Shave FF Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; Shave FF Force AXS: SRAM Force AXS E1.
Is the Rose Shave FF aerodynamic?+
Rose says the Shave FF is aerodynamically optimised but publishes wind-tunnel figures only for the Shave FFX (205 W at 45 km/h in TOUR's tunnel)
Sources
- https://www.rosebikes.com/p/rose-shave-ff-ultegra-di2-2726121
- https://www.rosebikes.com/p/rose-shave-ff-force-axs-2726123
- https://www.rosebikes.de/p/rose-shave-ff-ultegra-di2-2726121
- https://www.rosebikes.de/p/rose-shave-ff-force-axs-2726123
- https://www.rosebikes.com/bikes/road/race/shave-ff
- https://www.bike-x.de/rennrad/news/rose-shave/
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/7982d7114b9d62978cb87876ea476535/58780c70-6247-4448-8384-b145fa30aba9.pdf
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