Rose BACKROAD PLUS GRX RX600

The "BACKROAD PLUS GRX RX600" model from the Rose brand presents itself as a high-quality gravel bike that offers a wide range of technical refinements and first-class components at a price of EUR 3499. The frame of the bike is made of carbon and is available in the colour combination matt-black/piano-black/pure-white. With a weight of 15 kg, the model shows that it remains light and agile despite its robust construction.

The brake system consists of Shimano GRX RX ST/BL-RX600/BR-RX400 with disc brakes of 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear, which ensures reliable and powerful braking performance. The gearing is also from Shimano and is part of the GRX series, specifically the RD-RX812, which offers 11-speed shifting. This enables precise and fast gear changes that are ideal for different terrains.

The fork of the BACKROAD PLUS GRX RX600 is also made of carbon and has a steerer tube length of 405 mm. It comes in the same colour combination as the frame. The pedals are the ROSE VP-836 in black, which ensure a secure connection between rider and bike. The crankset consists of the Miranda Chainflow 3D with Boost Spider and has 42 teeth, while the cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7000 with a gradation of 11-42.

The handlebar is a Ritchey Venture Max Comp in black with a width of 44 cm to ensure comfortable and controlled steering. The handlebar tape is the ROSE Gel-Comfort in black, which provides additional comfort. The stem is the ROSE Square in anodised black with a length of 100 mm.

The tyres are Pirelli Cinturato™ GRAVEL M, TLR, Classic Skin in size 700x45C, which are mounted on a DT Swiss HG1800 Spline Hybrid wheelset. This wheelset has a 3-pawl steel freehub and measures 12x148TA Boost, 622x24C, TLR, 29".

The saddle is the Rose Edition by Selle Italia in black, mounted on a ROSE D-Shape carbon seatpost with 8 mm setback and a length of 490 mm in UD-carbon/matt. The geometry of the bike is well thought out: the reach is 386 mm, the stack 549 mm. The seat tube length is 465 mm, while the top tube length is 518 mm. The head tube angle is 69.5 degrees and the seat tube angle is 76.5 degrees. The head tube has a length of 120 mm, the chainstays measure 436 mm and the standover height is 771 mm. The total wheelbase is 1042 mm.

All in all, the Rose BACKROAD PLUS GRX RX600 is a well thought-out, high-quality gravel bike that is ideal for both sporty rides and longer tours. The combination of high-quality materials and first-class components makes this model an excellent choice for demanding cyclists.