2019 Rose

BACKROAD CROSS 105

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€2,199 (about $2,416)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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39 mph

BACKROAD CROSS 105

36 mph

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Bikerumor
New aluminum Rose Backroad AL promises lots of gravel for little money

Aug 2020

After updating their carbon gravel bike earlier in the year, Rose is back with a new Backroad – the Backroad AL. Naturally, the AL stands for aluminum as this bike relies on a new metal frame to help get prices even lower, though the AL is still packed with premium features. Starting with an aluminum […]

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road.cc
Rose Backroad GRX RX810

Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton

Stiff, responsive gravel machine that works well on the road too

Highs
  • Fun and fast ride

  • New internal routing gives a very clean look

  • Reasonable weight

Lows
  • Some lights won't fit the D-shaped seatpost

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Gran Fondo Magazine
ROSE BACKROAD GRX RX810 Di2 in Review

Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf

Along with its fresh look, the ROSE BACKROAD GRX RX810 Di2 is equipped with Shimano’s newest electronic groupset. Read on to find out about the strengths and weaknesses of this gravel bike. Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 group test. The ROSE BACKROAD has become a bit of a classic […]

Highs
  • Accelerates to speed willingly

  • Neatly executed integration

  • Excellent value for money

Lows
  • Limited comfort

  • Not as capable on technical terrain

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off.road.cc
Rose Backroad 105 review

Apr 2019

Rose has entered the growing allroad/gravel/adventure bike market with the Backroad, and this Shimano 105-equipped model offers good performance with enough versatility to chuck it into service as a commuter or touring bike when you’re not micro adventuring. The ride quality will appeal more to speed merchants than comfort seekers though. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 How to go bikepacking: a beginner's guide to getting started Is HiRide's full-suspension system the future of gravel bikes?

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BikeRadar
Rose Backroad Ultegra review

Apr 2019 · Robin Wilmott

The Backroad is light, well-detailed, great value and covers ground fast, but is a firmer ride than most

Highs
  • Spec your own, great looks, value and speed

Lows
  • Overly firm ride on rough surfaces, high bottom bracket

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Specs
Build
Frame

High Modulus Aerospace Carbon Fibre T30/40, H.O.C. Technology, from approx. 1040 g teal-black 51cm

Fork

High Performance Disc, 1 1/8“ - 1.5“, full carbon teal-black 300mm

Stem

Ritchey WCS C220 blatte 90mm

Handlebar

Ritchey WCS Evo Curve blatte 40cm

Saddle

Ergon SMC-40 Sport Gel (size M) black

Seatpost

ROSE RC-170 Carbon 350 mm matt carbon 27,2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

no pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 RD-7000GS 11-speed black

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 FD-7000-F black

Crank

Shimano 105 FC-7000 50/34 black 170mm

Cassette

Shimano 105 CS-R7000 11-speed 11-32

Chain

Shimano HG-6001 11-speed 118 links

Brakes

Shimano ST-R7020 / BR-R7070 160mm/160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT SWISS P1750 Spline disc brake black 28"

Tires

Schwalbe X-ONE Allround Evo / X-ONE Evo Bite 700x33C black 700x33C

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Fenders

No mudguard selected

Racks

No rear rack selected

Bell

No bell

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