Road and Gravel, an entry-level ROSE blend

Gravel and road? ROSE answers this question: “Yes, both!“, with a new hybrid platform.
With ROSE Blend, the cycling brand offers its customers the freedom of not being limited to riding on a single surface. Because they know that today’s start to cycling is often characterized by this very decision. Blend can do both and thus provides easy access to competitive cycling. Press release.

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ROSE BLEND, A COMMON EQUIPMENT FOR TWO PLATFORMS

The mixture is made of aluminum. However, its simple frame design is very close to a carbon frame thanks to its polished welds. The integrated cables disappear through the ROSE ALR stem in the frame and guarantee a very clean appearance.

Thanks to its balanced geometry, the Blend gives the rider a balanced riding position that is sporty without being too stretched out. The smooth frame is designed to provide a secure feel on and off-road. With a ground clearance of up to 40mm, the Blend is suitable for both gravel and road tires and can therefore be used in both disciplines. Two different models – a more road-oriented model with a Shimano Tiagra drivetrain or a gravel variant with a Shimano GRX 400 drivetrain – give riders a choice of where to start their fun.

No compromises have been made in terms of reliability and quality while designing this beginner-friendly bike. Unusually for this price point, modern hydraulic disc brakes allow the driver to stop safely at any time. They are reliable, easy to dose and responsive to any weather conditions. There’s also a carbon fork that absorbs shock and vibration on bumpy roads or long trips. Additionally, there are thru-axles front and rear, as well as a standard UDH on the derailleur hanger, which is not at all common in the entry-level segment.

If you also want to use Blend in your daily life, you can equip your bike with the appropriate accessories for everyday use. Mudguard mounts and a kickstand make the Blend an everyday bike if desired.

FOR NEW PRACTICES COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR ROAD MIX OR GRAVEL

The Blend model is available in two equipment variants, starting with 1199 euros.

Priced at €1,199, the Blend Road features Shimano’s Tiagra road bike drivetrain, which is simple and easy to maintain. Durable ROSE G20 aluminum wheels with 32mm wide Continental road tires allow for daily road trips or even quick workouts.

Gravel mixture 1399 euros equipped with a Shimano GRX 400 Gravel groupset. Combined with ROSE G20 aluminum wheels and 40mm wide Continental gravel tires, this equipment makes driving along forest paths and meadows a pleasant experience.