BACKROAD CROSS Force
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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€2,499($2,746)Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | Force |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Aug 2020
After updating their carbon gravel bike earlier in the year, Rose is back with a new Backroad – the Backroad AL. Naturally, the AL stands for aluminum as this bike relies on a new metal frame to help get prices even lower, though the AL is still packed with premium features. Starting with an aluminum […]
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
Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf
Along with its fresh look, the ROSE BACKROAD GRX RX810 Di2 is equipped with Shimano’s newest electronic groupset. Read on to find out about the strengths and weaknesses of this gravel bike. Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 group test. The ROSE BACKROAD has become a bit of a classic […]
Accelerates to speed willingly
Neatly executed integration
Excellent value for money
Limited comfort
Not as capable on technical terrain
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 | High Modulus Aerospace Carbon Fibre T30/40, H.O.C. Technology, from approx. 1040 g Sand-Black 51cm |
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Fork | High Performance Disc, 1 1/8“ - 1.5“, full carbon Sand-Black 300mm |
Stem | Ritchey WCS C220 blatte 90mm |
Handlebar | Ritchey WCS Evo Curve blatte 40cm |
Saddle | Ergon SMC-40 Sport Gel (size M) black |
Seatpost | ROSE RC-170 Carbon 350 mm matt carbon 27,2mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | no pedals |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force 22 11-speed WiFli (max. 32t.) |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM Force double/11-speed |
Crank | SRAM Force 22 50/34 black 170mm |
Cassette | SRAM PG- 1170 11-speed 11-32 |
Chain | SRAM PC-1170 11-speed |
Brakes | SRAM Force HydroR, hydraulic disc brake, 160 mm/160 mm black/grey Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT SWISS P1750 Spline disc brake black 28" |
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Tires | Schwalbe X-ONE Allround Evo / X-ONE Evo Bite 700x33C black 700x33C |
Fenders | No mudguard selected |
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Racks | No rear rack selected |
Bell | No bell |
Last updated May 23
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