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2026 Rose

Backroad Apex AXS

A gravel bike with high-end components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€3,300($3,840)
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetApex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Gran Fondo Magazine
ROSE BACKROAD FF Red XPLR AXS on Review – In our 2025 Race Gravel Bike Test

Jul 2025 · Calvin Zajac

The ROSE BACKROAD FF Red XPLR AXS is built to shine in gravel races– but can it hold its own against the competition in our 2025 race gravel bike comparison test?

Highs
  • Fast and uncompromising race bike

  • Precise handling with a high fun factor

  • Well-thought-out aero concept

Lows
  • Limited compliance

  • Cockpit design is visually unconvincing

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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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Specs
Build
Stem

Rose ALR 2.0, black sand 80mm

Handlebar

Rose Gravel, 40cm

Saddle

fi´zi:k Terra Argo X7 black

Pedals

Pedals are not included in the scope of delivery

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, black

Crank

SRAM Apex 1 Wide DUB 40Z. black 170mm

Shifters

Front Wheel: SRAM Apex AXS black

Cassette

SRAM XPLR PG-1231, silver 11-44

Chain

SRAM Apex 12-speed, grey 116 links

Chain Guide

Wolf Tooth LoneWolf, black

Brakes

Front Wheel: SRAM Apex AXS black

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

Continental Terra Adventure, black/black 700x45C

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Last updated June 7