ROMAN SL R XXV
Roman SL R XXV – the lightweight road bike for big days and big climbs
The Roman SL R XXV is our super-light road bike.
Designed for riders who come alive when the road tilts up and who want a bike that feels eager every time they stand on the pedals.
Where the Aero R is all about flat and rolling speed, the SL R is built for climbing, long mountain days and hilly UK routes, with a frame that’s light, responsive and balanced rather than brutally stiff.
If you want a premium carbon road bike that floats uphill, carves descents and doesn’t look like everyone else’s, this is your Roman.
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Who the SL R suits best
The SL R XXV is a great fit if you:
• Love climbs, hilly sportives and mountainous trips abroad
• Want a bike that feels lively and energetic when you accelerate or dance on the pedals
• Prefer a slightly more all-round / climber’s feel compared with a pure aero race bike
• Like the idea of riding an independent UK performance brand rather than a mainstream name
Think of it as your “go anywhere, ride all day” road bike that still has the sharpness to race.
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Light where you want it, solid where you need it
The SL R XXV frame is engineered to give you that super-light, flickable feeling without turning into a noodle:
• Weight-focused carbon construction so the bike feels light under you on climbs and accelerations
• Stiff front end and bottom bracket area for direct, confident power transfer when you get out of the saddle
• More forgiving seat tube and stays to take the edge off broken UK roads and long descents
The result is a bike that rewards you when you ride hard, but doesn’t punish you on hour four of a big day.
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Geometry for mountains and mixed terrain
The SL R is built to feel precise and predictable on a wide variety of roads:
• Geometry that keeps you in a naturally efficient position for long climbs and rolling terrain
• Stable, confidence-inspiring handling on fast descents and technical corners
• A fit window that works for both all-day endurance riders and lighter, racier setups, depending how you size and fit it
It’s happy on everything from Sussex lanes to Alpine passes.
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Construction, details & day-to-day practicality
The SL R XXV isn’t just light on paper – it’s built to be a long-term partner:
• High-quality carbon layup – tuned so you get stiffness where you push (BB / head tube) and compliance where you sit, not a harsh “one feel everywhere” frame
• Modern bottom bracket and axle standards – chosen for stiffness and broad compatibility with current high-end road groupsets (see tech spec on the page for exact standard)
• Internal routing for a clean, modern look and better protection from the elements
• Clearance for modern road tyres so you can run wider rubber for comfort and grip without giving away speed
• Premium paint and finish – understated Roman graphics and a deep, quality finish that still looks sharp after years of riding, washing and travel
It’s designed to be fast and special, but still straightforward to live with and service.
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Built by riders, not just a catalogue
Roman is our own performance brand, created at trainSharp in East Sussex.
We don’t just sell the SL R:
• We ride and test it on the same roads our coached riders train on
• We use our coaching and performance lab experience to choose sensible geometry, layup and spec
• We support the bikes through our in-house workshop and bike fitting studio
That means when you buy an SL R XXV, you’re buying into a setup where the frame, build and fit are all part of one performance system.
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trainSharp Support
When you buy from us you get:
• Help choosing the right size and bar/stem setup
• The option to pair your bike with a specific bike fit so your position is dialled from day one
• UK-based workshop support for servicing, upgrades and repairs
• Cycle to Work / salary sacrifice options available on many builds
• UK-wide delivery or collection from our base near Lewes
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If you’re not sure whether the SL R or Aero R is a better match for your riding, or which build to go for, just get in touch – we’ll happily talk it through and help you choose the right Roman for your roads and goals.