New Rose Backroad gravel bikes: The highlight is the unsupported version

Rose has his most successful Gravelbike and presents the new Backroad with features for more independence on long tours. The centrepiece of the new development is an integrated storage space in the down tube, which houses the so-called tool bag as standard. The "boot" not only offers protection for tools and spare parts, but also allows a power bank to be fitted. This can supply electronic devices with power via a USB-C port on the handlebars - a practical feature for longer tours where the power supply for navigation devices or smartphones needs to be ensured. The new product clearly differentiates itself from the Backroad FF from the German direct distributor. Models with aluminium and carbon frames are available. The CF models start at a weight of 9.1 kilograms, for the AL versions Rose quotes complete wheel weights from 10.4 kilograms.

Rose Backroad: The most important facts

• Weight of complete wheel (carbon): from 9.1 kilogrammes
• Weight of complete wheel (aluminium): from 10.4 kilogrammes
• Stack/Reach/STR: (Carbon): 600/402 millimetres/1.49 (size M/L)
• Stack/Reach/STR (aluminium): 602/402 millimetres/1.50 (size M/L)
• Max. tyre clearance (carbon/aluminium): 53/50 millimetres
• Frame sizes (carbon): XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
• Frame sizes (aluminium): XXS, XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
• Prices (carbon): from 3000 Euro >> available here
• Prices (aluminium): from 2000 Euro >> available here

With a tyre clearance of up to 53 millimetres (Backroad CF), the new Backroad offers enough space for wide knobby tyres that provide traction and comfort even on demanding terrain. With a total of 18 mounting points on the frameset, the Rose can be customised for different purposes - from a minimalist setup for day tours to full bikepacking equipment for multi-day adventures. The carbon models are supplied with a frame bag as standard, which is attached to the frame using the Fidlock system, just like the optionally available top tube bags.

Unsupported variant for maximum independence

The highlight of the new platform is the "Unsupported" variantdesigned for maximum independence: Hub dynamo (SON 29 S), power bank (Busch & Müller), lighting system (Supernova M99, TL3 Mini) and a so-called power switch (Supernova) to control the technology are all part of the standard equipment. These features make the bike independent of external power sources - an advantage on long tours and when travelling at night. All other models can be upgraded to the unsupported version at a later date, as the necessary cables are already pre-installed in each version.

In addition to the carbon versions, Rose has also updated the Backroad AL. The aluminium fleet has the same storage space in the down tube and the integrated USB-C port as its more expensive carbon counterparts. As all cables are also pre-routed on the aluminium models, a standard power bank, dynamo or lighting system can also be retrofitted. For commuters and touring cyclists, the Bocholt-based company has also developed the Backroad AL EQ in the programme. This version comes with mudguards, a lighting system and a hub dynamo, making it particularly suitable for everyday use and longer journeys.

Rose Backroad: Equipment and prices

The basic models with aluminium frames are available in four equipment variants from 2000 euros. Rose also offers one version with mudguards, pannier rack and hub dynamo - which will please commuters. Five models of bikes with carbon frames are available in the online shop from 3000 euros. There is a choice of gear groups from Shimano and SRAM, as a single or double version and as a mechanical or electronic version. All new models are fitted with robust aluminium wheels from Rose. The Bocholt-based company offers the aluminium models in eight frame sizes, two more than the carbon fleet.

Backroad AL GRX 400

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX (2x10; 46/30, 11-34 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G25 (aluminium)
• Weight: 10.6 kilos
• Price: 2000 Euro >> available here

Backroad AL Apex

• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Apex XPLR (1x12; 40, 11-44 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G25 (aluminium)
• Weight: 10.4 kilos
• Price: 2400 Euro >> available here

Backroad AL GRX 610

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX (1x12; 40, 10-51 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G25 (aluminium)
• Weight: 10.5 kilos
• Price: 2500 Euro >> available here

Backroad AL EQ

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX (2x10; 46/30, 11-34 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Grand Prix Urban (35 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss G1800 spline/hub dynamo (aluminium)
• Lighting: B+M Lumotec IQ-X 100, Trelock COB Line LS 423
• Mudguards: Rose Alumee
• Weight: 11.8 kilos
• Price: 2900 Euro >> available here

Backroad GRX 820

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX (1x12; 40, 10-51 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G30 (aluminium)
• Frame bag: Rose Frame Bag
• Weight: 9.6 kilos
• Price: 3000 Euro >> available here

Backroad Apex AXS

• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS (1x12; 40, 11-44 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G30 (aluminium)
• Frame bag: Rose Frame Bag
• Weight: 9.2 kilos
• Price: 3400 Euro >> available here

Backroad GRX 825 Di2

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX Di2 (1x12; 40, 10-51 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G30 (aluminium)
• Frame bag: Rose Frame Bag
• Weight: 9.6 kilos
• Price: 3700 Euro >> available here

Backroad Force AXS

• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Force XPLR AXS (1x13; 40, 10-46 t.)
• Tyres: Continental Terra Adventure (45 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G30 (aluminium)
• Frame bag: Rose Frame Bag
• Weight: 9.1 kilos
• Price: 4200 Euro >> available here

Backroad Unsupported

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano GRX (1x12; 40, 10-51 t.)
• Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Overland (50 mm)
• Impellers: Rose G30/hub dynamo (aluminium)
• Frame bag: Rose Frame Bag/Top Tube Bag
• Lighting: Supernova M99 DY Pro/TL3 Mini
• Powerbank: B+M K-Werk
• Weight: 9.1 kilos
• Price: 4200 Euro >> available here