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BACKROAD AXS Mullet Build
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€4,149($4,825)| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS, Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rose Backroad is a versatile gravel bike praised for its intuitive handling, clean design, and value for money. It offers a stable and fun ride, with a stiff frame that excels in performance without sacrificing too much comfort. The bike is well-equipped for gravel adventures, featuring ample tire clearances and a high-quality finish, though some riders may find the front end too tall for aggressive racing.
Intuitive handling and stable at speed
Clean design with internal routing
High quality finish and attention to detail
Ample tire clearances for versatility
Competitively priced for the spec
Overly tall front end for aggressive riders
Stiff frame prioritizes performance over comfort
Some limitations in tire and light compatibility
One of the most cleverly designed frame platforms in the entry-level segment.
Gran Fondo MagazineIt's fun, a lot of fun, and the stiff frame gives a lot of very useable feedback which helps you pick your line.
road.ccRose has done a very good job of balancing performance against comfort, and the handling works a treat.
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Feb 2021 · Cory Benson
Rose Backroad X Classified pairs affordable carbon gravel bike with unique internally-geared rear hub for 1x22-speed electronic gearing...
Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
German bike brand ROSE want to prove how versatile their gravel platform is, sending us the BACKROAD AXS MULLET BUILD for our big bikepacking group test. Can the BACKROAD come out on top with its high-end spec?
Very efficient and agile acceleration
High-quality spec at a fair price
Value for money
Comfortable cockpit
Versatile and excellent as a gravel bike too
Looks
D-shaped seat tube not compatible with aftermarket seat posts like the eeSilk
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
| Frame | Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x142TA, PF86, internal shift/brake cables, mounting points for luggage carrier, frame weight from approx. 1020g, deepest purple 50cm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Deepest Purple; Evil Pepper Green |
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| Fork | Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x100TA, internal brake hose, mounting points for Gravel cage, fork weight from approx. 425g, matt black/deepest purple |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | Rose Square (6°), aluminium 6061, integrated cable guides, anodized black 70mm |
| Handlebar | Ritchey VENTUREMAX II WCS Rose Branding, blatte 40cm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, black |
| Seatpost | ROSE D-Shape, for Reveal/Backroad, carbon, 8 mm offset UD carbon/matt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | delivered without pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 EAGLE AXS |
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| Crank | SRAM Force 1 40T 170mm |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed 10-50 |
| Chain | SRAM GX EAGLE, 12-speed silver |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS, Ø180mm / Ø160mm Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ROSE G Thirty Disc / 27.5“ / 32 hole / inner rim width: approx. 25mm / rim height: approx. 31mm / rim width: approx. 30mm black 27,5" |
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| Tires | WTB Venture Road TCS tanwall, black/tan 650x47C |
First added December 11
Last updated June 14
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