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Exclusive: All-new Rose Uncle Jimbo Prototype 2015

At the Bike Festival in Riva, Italy, we spoke with Rose engineer, Max Sistenich, about the completely redesigned Rose Uncle Jimbo prototype.

The 2015 Rose Uncle Jimbo prototype
The 2015 Rose Uncle Jimbo prototype
The key facts are handwritten on the top tube: 160 millimeter of travel and 27.5″ wheels-- that’s the new Uncle Jimbo!
The key facts are handwritten on the top tube: 160 millimeter of travel and 27.5″ wheels– that’s the new Uncle Jimbo!
A massive RockShox Vivid Air shock in the rear; this setup should provide great downhill performance.
A massive RockShox Vivid Air shock in the rear; this setup should provide great downhill performance.
Those who want a better performance on uphills will be able to choose between different shock settings.
Those who want a better performance on uphills will be able to choose between different shock settings.
Kabelführung für Stealth-Sattelstützen.
Internal cable routing for stealth seat posts
The rear triangle offers enough space for big tires.
The rear triangle offers enough space for big tires.
The Uncle Jimbo features organic frame design, internal cable routing, and a tapered head tube.
The Uncle Jimbo features organic frame design, internal cable routing, and a tapered head tube.
The burly E.13 chain guide, bashguard, and crank can take a beating.
The burly E.13 chain guide, bashguard, and crank can take a beating.
The organic frame design knows how to please!
The organic frame design knows how to please!
We’re excited to test this new endure machine from Rose. Stay tuned for more details!
We’re excited to test this new endure machine from Rose. Stay tuned for more details!

Words & Photos: Robin Schmitt

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