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BACKROAD PLUS URBAN
A carbon frame gravel e-bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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€4,999($5,813)| Weight | 37.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Motor | hub-drive |
| Battery | 360Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano 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, Shimano EP8 interface, Boost matt-black/piano-black/pure-white S Colors: Sand / Light Lime; Matt-Black / Piano-Black/pure-White |
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| Fork | Rose BACKROAD+, carbon, 12x100TA matt black/piano black/pure white |
| Stem | ROSE Square anodized black 100mm |
| Handlebar | Rizer Bar, black, anodized black 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SFC30 gel, black |
| Seatpost | ROSE D-Shape carbon seat post I 8 mm setback I 490 mm length UD carbon/matt Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | ROSE VP-836 black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS RD-M8000 11-speed black |
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| Crank | Miranda Chainflow 3D, Boost Spider, 42 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7000-R, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M5100-11, 11-42 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX CN-HG601 |
| Brakes | Rear: Shimano BL-MT200 / BR-UR300, black Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Continental Terra Speed ProTection, Tubeless Ready, black/transparent (dark brown) 40-622 |
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| Motor | 231288001 SERIES MOUNTING ITEM Disc Magnet (Center Lock) |
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| Battery | 360Wh |
| Display | Shimano SC-E5003, LCD display, support levels - Eco, Trail, Boost |
| Lights | Front: Litemove SE-150, 150 lux, black, Rear: B+M µE, fender mount, black anodized |
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| Fenders | Alumee with luggage stays (max. 40mm tire width - load up to 8 kg per side), black |
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Last updated January 21
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