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Small or large: the Rose Backroad
The Rose Backroad (Test) is reduced in two versions and still available in small and large sizes. The medium is already sold out. Rose's gravel bike is one of the best-selling. If you fit a frame size 47, 57, 59 or 60, there is only one decision left to make: Shimano or SRAM? You can currently save 600 euros on both variants. The slightly cheaper Shimano version can score points with a wider gear ratio, as the cassette has 10 teeth on the small sprocket and 45 on the large sprocket. SRAM has 11-44 and the chainrings are the same size. If you live in mountainous areas, you might consider fitting a smaller chainring to make it easier to get uphill, especially if you have luggage on your bike. The 44 millimetre wide WTB Raddler gravel tyres offer you good grip on various surfaces thanks to the tread pattern. If you want even more comfort, you can go a little wider with the tyre width.
Tip: Take a look at the new Gravel collection from Rose, which includes casual T-shirts and cargo cycling trousers.
The Nuroad C:62 SLT from Cube
Admittedly, 5599 euros is not a bargain. Nevertheless, you can save 400 euros here, because you actually have to fork out 5999 euros. The Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT is equipped with the high-quality SRAM Red AXS XPLR groupset, 1 x 13, and of course a power meter is installed. According to the manufacturer, the bike weighs just 7.5 kilos, making it a race gravel bike that you can also ride well on the road. The Schwalbe G-One RS tyres with a width of 40 millimetres are fast gravel tyres that you can use to race over Gucci gravel as well as asphalt. In keeping with the bike's racing DNA. Offer: 5599 Euro >> available here.
In M and L: The Diverge Expert Carbon from Specialized
3990 instead of 6300 euros. Did your jaw drop too? Ok, we have to cut back, because this Gravel bike bargains is only available in sizes M and L. I'm out of there. With a SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur and a 10-50 cassette combined with a 40 chainring, the bike is also capable of tackling steep climbs. The 42-millimetre Pathfinder tyres also roll well on asphalt. If you want a more comfortable ride, you can also fit wider tyres when the first set is worn out. According to Specialized, up to 47 millimetres fit in the frame and fork.
Sandra Schuberth
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