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2025 Rose

Backroad EKAR

A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€4,499($5,232)
Weight18.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain1 × 13
GroupsetEkar
BrakesCampagnolo Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

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

(climbing)

38 mph

Backroad EKAR

36 mph

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Exclusive First Rides: Rose Backroad FF Gravel Race Bike Expertly Balances Speed & Comfort

Mar 2024 · Cory Benson

All-new aero carbon Rose Backroad FF gravel bike is built for racing, but makes a fast & comfy all-rounder with unique cockpit & wheels, too…

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Gran Fondo Magazine
ROSE BACKROAD EKAR Ltd gravel bike in review

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.

Highs
  • Lots of inconspicuous mounting points

  • Frame protector on the down tube

  • Good efficiency and handling on hardpack and asphalt

Lows
  • Look of the overly stiff stem

  • Shifting performance of the Campagnolo EKAR drivetrain

  • Not capable enough in rough terrain

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ROSE BACKROAD, Carbon dusty purple 50cm

Tire Clearance45c

ColorsDusty Purple; Light Grey

Fork

ROSE BACKROAD Carbon dusty purple

Stem

ROSE Square, anodized black 70mm

Handlebar

Ritchey WCS Butano, blatte 40cm

Saddle

Fizik Vento Argo X5, 140 mm

Seatpost

ROSE, 8 mm offset 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Pedals are not included and must be ordered separately

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Campagnolo EKAR 1x13

Crank

Campagnolo EKAR 13s KRG, 170mm, 40 Teeth

Cassette

Campagnolo EKAR 13 speed, 9-42

Chain

Campagnolo EKAR, 118 L

Brakes

Campagnolo AFS, Ø160mm

TypeCampagnolo Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

Continental Terra Speed ProTection, black 40-622

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Last updated July 20

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