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Rose presents the Backroad FF GRX/XT Di2 is the brand's first gravel bike with electric Shimano single-speed gears. The combination of gravel and MTB components is designed to make the bike fit for the tough conditions of gravel racing.
Details of the new version of the Rose Backroad FF
The drive unit consists of a GRX 820 crank, the chainring has 42 teeth. The cassette with sprockets from 9 to 45 teeth is operated by a Deore XT Di2 rear derailleur, which should make gear changes even more reliable and precise. The 45 millimetre wide Maxxis Reaver is mounted on the in-house GC50 carbon wheels, which should provide the perfect combination of speed and traction on various surfaces. The bike is available in the colours Supersonic Grey and Dirty Lemon. A new colour is Slate, a dark shade of grey. The Sweet Plum colour is no longer available. The model can be ordered from can be ordered immediately in the online shop and in Rose Stores, with prices starting at 4300 euros.
The most important information at a glance
- Crank: Shimano GRX 820, 42 teeth
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Di2
- Cassette: 9-45 teeth, 1x12
- Wheels: GC50 Carbon
- Tyres: Maxxis Reaver, 45 mm
- Colours: Supersonic Grey, Dirty Lemon, Slate
- Availability: immediately >> available here
Thomas Musch
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