Rose Backroad FFNeue Modellvariante mit Di2-Schaltung

Thomas Musch

 · 01.06.2026

Backroad FF: The fast version of the Rose Graveller adapts developments from racing
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Rose is adding a variant to its successful Backroad FF model to take account of the rapid development in gravel racing. The gravel bike combines the gravel crank of the GRX 820 with a Deore XT Di2 rear derailleur.

Rose presents the Backroad FF GRX/XT Di2 is the brand's first gravel bike with electric Shimano single-speed gears. The combination of gravel and MTB components is designed to make the bike fit for the tough conditions of gravel racing.

The Rose Backroad FF in detail

The drive unit consists of a GRX 820 crank, the chainring has 42 teeth. The cassette with sprockets from 9 to 45 teeth is operated by a Deore XT Di2 rear derailleur, which should make gear changes even more reliable and precise. The 45 millimetre wide Maxxis Reaver is mounted on the in-house GC50 carbon wheels, which should provide the perfect combination of speed and traction on various surfaces. The bike is available in the colours Supersonic Grey and Dirty Lemon. A new colour is Slate, a dark shade of grey. The Sweet Plum colour is no longer available. The model can now be ordered can be ordered in the online shop and in the Rose Stores, prices start at 4300 euros.

Technical specifications

  • Crank: Shimano GRX 820, 42 teeth
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT Di2
  • Cassette: 9-45 teeth, 1x12
  • Wheels: GC50 Carbon
  • Tyres: Maxxis Reaver, 45 mm
  • Colours: Supersonic Grey, Dirty Lemon, Slate
  • Availability: immediately >> available here

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As a student of German and political science, the flawless amateur sportsman once decided to try his luck as a journalist. His passion for racing bikes led him straight to the TOUR editorial team as an intern, which has since become an affair of the heart that has lasted more than 30 years, 16 of them as editor-in-chief. As a - in his own words - "generalist in the cycling niche", he is interested in all topics relating to road bikes (and gravel bikes) and is still particularly enthusiastic about racing today. Highlights of his own career as a racing cyclist include taking part in the TOUR-Transalp, the odd everyman race and regular Alpine tours with friends.

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