ROSE | BACKROAD AL Apex

For riders who love the adventure spirit of the Backroad and prefer a tough, versatile setup, ROSE have created a distinctive and well refined aluminium variant of the platform with the Backroad AL Apex. The neatly welded and smoothed frame carries over key updates from the current generation and even adds an integrated storage compartment in the downtube, a feature you’ll struggle to find on other aluminium gravel bikes. With a tire clearance of up to 50 mm, pre-routed wiring for a dynamo hub and lights, and intuitive handling, you get a gravel bike that feels just as confident on commutes as it does off road. The grippy 45 mm tires inspire trust, and the straightforward spec makes it especially easy to get started with bikepacking or just riding gravel paths on a daily basis. If you want a durable and versatile aluminium gravel bike that combines a real sense of adventure with everyday practicality, the Backroad AL Apex is a dependable companion. That is exactly why it impressed our jury.

Price: €2,400
Weight: 10.4 kg
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