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BACKROAD CLASSIFIED 2x11
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€4,999($5,729)| Weight | 19.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | GRX Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
May 2022 · By
The ROSE BACKROAD EKAR LTD is a fully integrated gravel bike whose focus is to combine comfort with versatility. To this end, the German brand relies on Campagnolo wheels and the matching EKAR drivetrain. Is the bike versatile enough to compete with the best all-rounders? We let it go head to head with 18 of the best gravel bikes of 2022 to find out.
Lots of inconspicuous mounting points
Frame protector on the down tube
Good efficiency and handling on hardpack and asphalt
Look of the overly stiff stem
Shifting performance of the Campagnolo EKAR drivetrain
Not capable enough in rough terrain
Feb 2021 · Cory Benson
Rose Backroad X Classified pairs affordable carbon gravel bike with unique internally-geared rear hub for 1x22-speed electronic gearing...
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, *blue haze 50cm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: *Blue Haze; *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, *blue haze |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | 229043406 SERIENMONTAGE Vorbau Square AL6061 anodized black 70mm |
| Handlebar | Ritchey WCS Butano, blatte 40cm |
| Saddle | Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black |
| Seatpost | ROSE D-Shape carbon seat post I 8 mm setback I 490 mm length UD carbon/matt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | delivered without pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX815, Di2, Shadow Plus |
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| Crank | 232239801 - SERIENMONTAGE - Tretlager ALDHU OFFSET DM 46T 170mm |
| Cassette | Classified, 11-speed, 11-34 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG6001 118 links |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX ST-RX815/BR-RX810, 160/160mm black Type: Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ROSE R Thirty Disc Light rims with Newmen 12x100 TA front hub/Classified POWERSHIFT ETS 12x142 TA rear hub black 28", 225674802 - SERIENMONTAGE - Felge XR-31RTS, 700C, Alu, Disc anodized matt black 24 hole |
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| Tires | Continental Terra Speed ProTection, Tubeless Ready, schwarz/transparent (dunkelbraun) 40-622 |
| Racks | For retrofitting a mudguard and/or luggage rack, you need prod. code 2294174 |
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First added December 13
Last updated January 28
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