Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset GRX 800
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x142TA, PF86, internal shift/brake cables, mounting points for luggage carrier, frame weight from approx. 1020g, *blue haze 50cm
Suspension Fork
Rose BACKROAD Carbon, 12x100TA, internal brake hose, mounting points for Gravel cage, fork weight from approx. 425g, *blue haze
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX, RD-RX810, GRX, 11-speed, Top normal, shadow plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano GRX, FD-RX810
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra CS-HG800, 11-34
Crank
Shimano FC-RX810-2, 11-speed, 48/31T, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
BB86/BB92, press-fit
Chain
Ultegra CN-HG701, 11-speed 116 L
Pedals
delivered without pedals
Wheels
Rims
ROSE G Thirty Disc 32 hole, black, black 28"
Tires
Continental Grand Prix Urban, black/coffee 700x35C
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano GRX, ST-RX810, BR-RX810, black
Cockpit
Stem
ROSE Square, anodized black 70mm
Handlebar
Ritchey WCS Butano, blatte 40cm
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, black
Seatpost
ROSE D-Shape Carbon Seat Post I 25 mm Setback I 490 mm Length 490mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 53cm | 55cm | 57cm | 59cm | 62cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 273 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm |
| Front Center | 585 mm | 597 mm | 606 mm | 617 mm | 628 mm | 649 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 535 mm | 554 mm | 569 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm | 622 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 379 mm | 385 mm | 394 mm | 403 mm | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 533 mm | 549 mm | 567 mm | 581 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 575 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.25 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.75 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 188 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 mm | 1011 mm | 1020 mm | 1038 mm | 1050 mm | 1071 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Standover Height | 756 mm | 781 mm | 798 mm | 815 mm | 833 mm | 861 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
BACKROAD EQ belongs to the Rose Backroad model. 115 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Rose Backroad bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Rose BACKROAD AL GRX RX400 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2117$. Rose BACKROAD PLUS RANDONNEUR 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 6141$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 3493$. In conclusion, this bike price is 41.88% higher than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
BACKROAD EQ has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the BACKROAD EQ model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rose BACKROAD EQ has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
