Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($3,625)
    $4,200
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    19.0 lbs
    7.1
    7.0
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b / 700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival XPLR AXSRival AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    rosebikes.com

    argon18.com

    Summary
    The Rose BACKROAD Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1X12 and Argon 18 Dark Matter (INT) SRAM Rival AXS Wide are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The BACKROAD Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1X12 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels and better components, while the Dark Matter (INT) SRAM Rival AXS Wide has 700c aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2023 BACKROAD Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1X12
    2024 Dark Matter (INT) SRAM Rival AXS Wide
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    Gear Range

    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)

    37 mph

    2024 Dark Matter (INT) SRAM Rival AXS Wide

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x142TA, PF86, internal shift/brake cables, mounting points for luggage carrier, frame weight from approx. 1020g, *blue haze 59cm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    Colors*Blue Haze; *Evil Pepper Green

    Dark Matter (INT)

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    Colors*Blue Haze; *Evil Pepper Green

    Fork

    Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x100TA, internal brake hose, mounting points for Gravel cage, fork weight from approx. 425g, *blue haze

    Dark Matter (INT)

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road Wide

    Headset

    FSA No.69 SRS + 3D

    Stem

    ROSE Square anodized black 100mm

    Handlebar

    Ritchey Venture Max Comp, black 44cm

    Ciclovation Grind Touch

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Medium, black

    Repente Quasar

    Seatpost

    ROSE D-Shape Carbon Seat Post I 25 mm Setback I 490 mm Length 490mm

    Pedals

    delivered without pedals

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM RIVAL XPLR ETAP AXS,

    SRAM Rival eTAP AXS (MAX 36T)

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival AXS Wide

    Crank

    SRAM Rival DUB Wide 43/30

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival AXS

    Cassette

    231068001 SERIENMONTAGE Zahnkranz XG 1251 XPLR 10-44

    SRAM RIVAL AXS WIDE Cassette XG 1250 10-36

    Chain

    SRAM Rival 12-speed, 116 links

    SRAM Rival 12S 114L

    Brakes

    231074101 SERIENMONTAGE SRAM - Hydraulische Scheibenbremse Rival eTap AXS, vorne, F20 1000mm, Stealth-a-majig disconnected

    SRAM Rival

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Rival AXS

    Wheels
    Rims

    ROSE G-Thirty Disc, black 28"

    HUNT 4Season Gravel XDR

    Tires

    WTB Raddler TCS, black/tan 700x44C

    Vittoria Terreno Dry TLR G2.0 700x38c

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerlock Paceline / F:160mm R:140mm

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