2019 Rose
BACKROAD MULTICROSS Ultegra
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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| MSRP | €2,149 (about $2,361) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra, 105 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
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 […]
Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton
Stiff, responsive gravel machine that works well on the road too
Fun and fast ride
New internal routing gives a very clean look
Reasonable weight
Some lights won't fit the D-shaped seatpost
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?
Apr 2019 · Robin Wilmott
The Backroad is light, well-detailed, great value and covers ground fast, but is a firmer ride than most
Spec your own, great looks, value and speed
Overly firm ride on rough surfaces, high bottom bracket
Feb 2019 · Benjamin Suhr
It almost looks as though the Germans took a deep breath and blew the dust off their portfolio: The new ROSE BACKROAD Ultegra Di2 just looks great.
| Frame | High Modulus Aerospace Carbon Fibre T30/40, H.O.C. Technology, from approx. 1040 g Sand-Black 51cm |
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| Fork | High Performance Disc, 1 1/8“ - 1.5“, full carbon Sand-Black 300mm |
| Stem | ROSE High Comfort matt black/black 90mm |
| Handlebar | Level Nine Race anodized black 31,8mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SMC-40 Sport Gel (size M) black |
| Seatpost | ROSE RC-170 Carbon 350 mm matt carbon 27,2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | no pedals |
| Grips | ERGON GP1 Large |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 (28-34 t.) |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 50/34 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLRS700 Road double/11-speed black |
| Cassette | Ultegra CS-HG800-11/34 11-34 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 11-speed 116 L |
| Brakes | Shimano BL-RS600 / BR-RS405 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ROSE R THIRTY DISC black 28" |
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| Tires | Schwalbe G-One EVO, 38 C black 700x38C |
| Fenders | No mudguard selected |
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Last updated May 23
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