The Rose Backroad Apex AXS is an adventure gravel bike with carbon frame that puts the focus on comfort, versatility and cargo capacity. Thanks to features such as the generous tyre clearance of 53 mm, a frame compartment, a detachable frame bag and a USB-C port under the handlebar, it is the perfect companion for long tours in versatile terrain or bikepacking.
Characteristics and advantages:
The Backroad Apex AXS weighs just about 9.2 kg1 and features the electronic SRAM Apex AXS 1x12 groupset with a 40-tooth chainring up front and a 11-44-tooth cassette at the rear. Wireless shifting enables a quick, comfortable change of gears at the touch of a button and impresses with closely spaced gears for a constant cadence on sporty gravel rides and long tours.
+ Comfortable, electronic shifting
+ Closely spaced gears for smooth gear changes
+ Low weight, good value for money
Ideal for:
• anyone looking for electronic shifting at an attractive price
• sporty gravel tours and multi-day bikepacking
• long climbs and changing terrain
• tours on tarmac and rough gravel
• riders looking for comfort and control on long distances
Less suitable for:
• gravel racing with a focus on maximum aerodynamics
• technical MTB trails or aggressive off-road riding
• short rides focused purely on city riding or everyday use
Highlights:
• Magnetic Fidlock bag system – including a precisely fitting frame bag (approx. 3 litres)
• Integrated frame compartment – space for tools and equipment, including a tool bag
• USB-C charging port – power supply directly on the handlebar (power bank required)
• 18 attachment points – flexible mounting of bottles, bags and other accessories
• Tyre clearance up to 53 mm – more damping and grip on rough terrain
• Carbon seat post with a low clamp – comfort through flex
Other features:
The Backroad Apex AXS features SRAM's electronic 12-speed gravel groupset of the same name, wide 45 mm Terra Adventure tyres from Continental and robust Rose G30 aluminium wheels (27 mm rim width). A chainguide protects against chain drops and the fi´zi:k Terra Argo X7 saddle ensures sportiness and comfort. The Rose handlebar and stem also allow for attachment of additional parts such as an aerobar or a computer mount.
In the box:
• 1 Backroad Apex AXS
• 1 Backroad Frame Bag
• 1 Backroad Tool Bag,empty
• 4 Fidlock screws, pre-mounted
• 1 Rose Fidlock Tool
• 4 dummy plugs
• 1 Micro-USB to USB-C adapter, pre-mounted
• 2 brake pad spacers
Note: Pedals are not included.
¹ may vary up to +/- 5 % due to manufacturing tolerances, reference frame colour lions mane, size M/L, without pedals and bags
Manufacturer: Rose Bikes GmbH, Schersweide 4, 46395 Bocholt, Germany, www.rosebikes.de
