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The Flatbar gravel bike made of steel weighs 13 kilograms and comes with a front pannier rack and two transport straps as standard. Shimano's Cues groupset with one chainring and ten gears serves as the drive. The steel frame is combined with a carbon fork, which is designed to increase riding comfort and make the bike easier to handle. In this context, Rose has also reduced the handlebar width to 680 millimetres compared to the previous model.
Extensive equipment
The in-house G30 wheels in 650B size are fitted with 47 millimetre wide WTB Venture tyres, which primarily show their strengths on asphalt and easy gravel paths. Prepared mounts for side stands and mudguards are also available to emphasise the bike's qualities for everyday urban cycling. Nevertheless, the Hobo is not just a practical lifestyle runabout for the city: the frame and fork offer 14 attachment points for luggage, which also make the bike a robust companion for a bikepacking tour. This is complemented by the tyre clearance, which allows for tyres up to 55 millimetres wide.
Serious engraver
"Even though many people will ride the bike in the city, you can do some serious graveling with it," says Rose product manager Anatol Sostmann, characterising the Ra, adding: "The Hobo has nothing to hide from bikepacking trips and cycle tours." The bike will be available in the Rose online shop from 3 June at prices starting at 1300 euros.
Technical specifications:
- Frame: Steel
- Fork: Carbon
- Gear system: Shimano Cues, 1x10 gears
- Brakes: Shimano, hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheels: Rose G30 650B
- Tyres: 47 mm all-round gravel tyres
- Handlebar: 680 mm width
- Tyre clearance: up to 55 mm
- Weight: 13.0 kg
- Equipment: front carrier with two transport straps, 14 mounting points, mounts for side stand and mudguards
- Availability: from 03 June 2026 >> available here
- Colours: Cotton Candy
