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2026 Rose

Backroad FF Force XPLR AXS

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

Manufacturer Price

€5,000($5,791)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain1 × 13 Electronic
GroupsetForce, Force XPLR eTap
Power MeterForce AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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38 mph

Backroad FF Force XPLR AXS

36 mph

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Reviews
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
Frame

Rose Backroad FF, high modulus carbon, 12x142, Pressfit BB86, Frameweight at size M ca. 1070g

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsDirty Lemon; Supersonic Grey; Pistachio; Sweet Plum

Fork

Rose Backroad FF, carbon, 12x100TA, fork weight 420 g

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Handlebar

ROSE one piece cockpit Gravel, 90mm/38cm

Saddle

Selle Italia Flite Boost S1 Carbon, black

Seatpost

ROSE

TypeRigid

Pedals

Pedals are not included in the scope of delivery

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 1x13

Crank

SRAM Force Powermeter XPLR Wide, 44T, 170mm

Power Meter

SRAM Force Powermeter XPLR Wide, 44T, 170mm

Shifters

rear: SRAM Force AXS E1, 1x13

Cassette

SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371, 10-46

Chain

SRAM Force E1, 118 links

Chain Guide

Wolf Tooth LoneWolf, black Low Sweep 40-46T

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

Schwalbe G-One RS Pro Evo, Super Race, black 40-622

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Last updated June 13