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2025 Rose

Hobo Dropbar

A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€1,900($2,211)
Weight26.2 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Hobo Dropbar
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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)

30 mph

Hobo Dropbar

36 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Rose Hobo Returns with Dropbars & Narrow Rack for More Steel Gravel Bike Versatility

Jan 2025 · Cory Benson

Rose gives the steel Hobo fresh legs with new Dropbar build and updated built-in front rack for gravel and bikepacking versatility…

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Downtown
ROSE HOBO Rival eTap AXS XPLR in review – Do-it-all urban adventure bike in a vintage guise?

Feb 2024 · Martin Staffa

Is the ROSE HOBO the ultimate urban do-it-all bike, or just a hybrid suffering an identity crisis? We put it to the test to find out.

Highs

  • Versatile and fun bike

  • Robust steel frame

  • Ample comfort thanks to the high-volume tires

Lows

  • Uncomfortable and impractical saddle

  • Front-heavy cargo, making the bike tip over on the stand

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ROSE HOBO, steel frame, frame weight for M approx. 2900 g, 12x142, BSA/ITA-68 pine green L

BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

Colors: Pine Green; Maliblue

Fork

ROSE HOBO, Carbon, fork weight 530 g, 12x100TA Black

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 68mm, threaded

Stem

ergotec Piranha, black 70mm

Handlebar

Ritchey Road COMP Venture Max, black 44cm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Medium, black

Seatpost

Ergotec Hook3, black sand Ø27,2/350mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Pedals are not included in the scope of delivery

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX, RD-RX812, 11-speed

Crank

Shimano GRX, FC-RX600,11-speed, 40T. 172,5mm

Cassette

Shimano Deore CS-M5100-11, 11-42

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 118 links

Brakes

Shimano GRX, ST-RX600 / BR-RX400 black 1700mm

Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front Wheel: ROSE G25, 27,5", ROSE G25 | inner rim width 25mm | 24 spokes; 27,5"

Tires

WTB Venture, Road Plus TCS, black/tan 650x47C

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