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BACKROAD AL GRX RX400
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€1,999($2,315)| Weight | 20.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 600, GRX 400 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
Dec 2020 · Benjamin Topf
Rose promises an attractive gravel bike at a fair price point with their olive-green BACKROAD AL equipped with Shimano's GRX RX600 1X11 groupset.
Intuitive handling
Confidence-inspiring in most situations
Value for money
High quality finish with lots of attention to detail
Overly tall front end for aggressive riders
Limited comfort
Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
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
| Frame | BACKROAD AL fog grey 51cm-28 Tire Clearance: 47c Colors: Roasted Olive; Fog Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | ROSE-Cross Backroad, Carbon, 28" matt black/fog grey |
| Stem | 229043401 SERIENMONTAGE Vorbau Square AL6061 anodized black 80mm |
| Handlebar | 231065802 SERIENMONTAGE Butano Comp ROSE Design 40cm |
| Saddle | Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black |
| Seatpost | aluminium seat post, 27.2mm 350mm, schwarz Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | delivered without pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | 228367001 SERIENMONTAGE Schaltwerk RD-RX400, GRX, 10-fach, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN, DIRECT ATTACHMENT(DIRECT MOUNT COMPATIBLE) |
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| Front Derailleur | 228366601 SERIENMONTAGE Umwerfer FD-RX400, GRX, 10-fach, Down-Swing, Down-Pull, Brazed-On Type |
| Crank | 228366301 SERIENMONTAGE Kurbel FC-RX600, GRX, hinten, 10-fach, 2-PCS FC, 46-30T 170mm |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500-10, 11-34 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG54 10-speed 118 L |
| Brakes | 229789801 SERIENMONTAGE Scheibenbremsset / DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLED SET/J-kit DIRECT, GRX, ST-RX400(L), BR-RX400(F), FOR 160MM ROTOR, RESIN PAD(W/FIN), 1000MM HOSE(SM-BH90 BLACK), BULK black, 229789901 SERIENMONTAGE Scheibenbremsset / DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLED SET/J-kit DIRECT, GRX, ST-RX400(R), BR-RX400(R), W/O ADAPTER, FOR 25MM MNT, RESIN PAD(W/FIN), 1700MM HOSE(SM-BH90 BLACK), BULK black Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ROSE R25 | Newmen hubs | inner rim width 19mm | 24 spokes | approx. 1590g for 700c | TLR 29" |
|---|---|
| Tires | 231074901 SERIENMONTAGE Reifen G-One R (Super RaceConstruction, SouplesseCarcass) Black / Transparent 700x40C |
First added December 13
Last updated January 28
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