About rose gravel bikes
Rose gravel bikes are among the best you can find on the market. Gravel biking off-road started as just an idea before evolving into a trend, and eventually becoming its own niche. This style of cycling allows you to venture off the asphalt without the need for a mountain bike, which is precisely why Rose introduced the Backroad to the market. The new Rose Backroad feels just as at home on gravel paths as it does in forests and meadow trails.
The rim width and wider tires provide added stability, complemented by the extended wheelbase. Comfort is crucial in this bike category, so both the frame and components have been adjusted accordingly. This attention to detail really pays off on longer rides.
The Backroad bikes feature various mounting points, including on the top tube and down tube. You can attach a gravel cage and a luggage rack, ensuring you're prepared for long journeys.
Compared to classic road bikes, it offers an upright riding position with a shorter head tube and a longer seat tube. Whether it's for all-road adventures, gravel riding, or your next bikepacking expedition, the Backroad is always a solid choice. For tougher conditions, it's equipped with protectors on the chainstays and down tube.
Which gravel bikes do rose offer?
• Backroad AL:
The most affordable model is the Rose Backroad AL: an aluminum gravel bike with a carbon fork and an excellent price point. Like all Rose gravel bikes, it excels in versatility and offers maximum comfort for your adventures. It's a true all-rounder, designed to handle gravel with ease. If you're on a budget, check out our selection of gravel bikes under $500.
• Backroad:
The classic Rose Backroad is a responsive gravel machine that is well-suited for any off-road adventure. It impresses with its lightweight carbon frame and provides maximum comfort on your off-road rides. With its new design, the Backroad not only feels more agile, but glides smoothly through rough terrain on your bikepacking trips. It achieves the necessary speed while maintaining stability for pure adventure. If you’re looking for options with slightly higher budgets, explore our gravel bikes under $1,000 or gravel bikes under $2,000.
• Backroad Limited:The Rose Backroad Limited is a limited edition with a unique paint job. It's the best-selling Rose gravel bike that promises an enjoyable ride every time. In terms of versatility and comfort, it's on par with the Backroad but offers a slightly better selection of components. The frame weight is approximately 1 kg, and the carbon fork comes with an internal brake hose. Experience the best of what Rose has to offer with options available in the higher price range by checking out our gravel bikes under $3,000.
• Backroad+:For those who prefer an e-bike, there's the Rose Backroad+, a modern bike equipped with an EP8 motor. With this, you can tackle steeper and longer stretches with ease.
What components equip rose bikes?
The Rose Backroad GRX RX810 Randonneur and Rose Backroad GRX RX600 Randonneur use comparable drivetrains. These options include the following:
• Shimano GRX RX810 Di2
• SRAM Apex 1
• Shimano Ultegra
• Campagnolo Ekar
• SRAM Force eTap AXS
The SRAM Force eTap AXS represents the next generation, combining modern shifting with improved chain management and precise adjustability. It seamlessly merges electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, creating an efficient and effective unit.
All new Rose Backroad bikes come equipped with modern disc brakes, providing superior braking power over rim brakes with less effort required. For added power on your Backroad E-Bike, Rose offers the Shimano EP 8 motor with 360 Wh of power.
The saddle incorporates both external and internal components, while the seatpost primarily features Rose's own developments. A properly adjusted saddle and seatpost, along with a well-tuned handlebar and stem, contribute to the optimal riding position.
When it comes to the stem, Rose often relies on products from their research lab, while for handlebars, they frequently turn to Ritchey. For wheels, they use Rose's own designs or products from Campagnolo. They offer a wide selection of tire manufacturers, including Continental, WTB, Pirelli, and Schwalbe.
If you need accessories like luggage racks or bottle holders, you can purchase them directly from Rose or from third-party suppliers.
What is the best rose gravel bike?
We believe the best Rose gravel bike is the Rose Backroad Limited... just kidding, we love all Rose bikes.
As mentioned earlier, the Backroad models come in either the more affordable aluminum version, or the Rose Backroad Carbon model. The ride quality is superb on either model. Depending on whether you ride on the road or in the woods, they’ve got a suitable model for you: road bikes are available for asphalt outings, and mountain bikes do a very good job at off-road adventures in technical terrain.
Mountain bikes are categorized into cross-country, trail/enduro, freeride, dirt, and fan editions. The more challenging the downhill trails, the greater the suspension travel.
In the realm of road bikes, you'll find race bikes and endurance bikes. Race bikes are designed for pure speed, while endurance bikes provide more comfort on longer rides.
