2019 Rose

BACKROAD Ultegra

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€2,549 (about $2,801)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
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 Ultegra

36 mph

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Reviews
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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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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Gran Fondo Magazine
ROSE BACKROAD ULTEGRA Di2 Review

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.

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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 Evomax blatte 40cm

Saddle

Selle Italia Novus Flow black/black

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

no pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 (28-34 t.)

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 50/34 170mm

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-32

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701 11-speed 116 L

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra STR-8020 / BR-8070 / SM-RT800 160mm/160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

ROSE R THIRTY DISC black 28"

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Allround Evolution Line, V-Guard, Lite Skin Classic Skin 700x38C

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Fenders

No mudguard selected

Racks

No rear rack selected

Bell

No bell

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