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Exclusive: All-new Rose Uncle Jimbo Prototype 2015

03.05.2014
by Aaron Steinke
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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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Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!

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