Road bikes

A road bike is primarily designed for use on tarmac and paved roads. Typical features are narrow tyres, a low weight and a strongly bent riding position. This enables high speeds and efficient power transfer. Road bikes are ideal for endurance training, sporty tours and competitions.
Compared to a road bike, a gravel bike is not quite as fast on the road, but is more versatile off-road. For more off-road potential, it has wider tyres, a more upright riding position and more stable handling. Gravel bikes are therefore ideal if you want to go fast off-road, for example on gravel, dirt paths or forestry tracks.

 

Road bike

Weight: Very lightweight

Tyres: Narrow and without tread pattern

Terrain: Road

Riding position: Aerodynamic

Suitable for: Long distances and Road race

Off-road capable: No

 

Gravel bike

Weight: Lightweight

Tyres: Wider with a knobby profile

Terrain: Road and moderate terrain

Riding position: More comfortable, more upright

Suitable for: Versatile surfaces and Gravel race

Off-road capable: Yes

A lightweight road bike is quicker to accelerate and easier to ride uphill, which is essential in road cycling. Designers focus on lightweight frame materials and high-quality components. As these are often more expensive, the purchase decision is usually a compromise between budget and ambition. In recreational sport, a few grams can still be made up for through fitness. However, if you're riding at your performance limit and competing against others, every second and every gram can count.

The system weight indicates the weight limit with which the road bike may be loaded. However, it is not only the weight of the rider that is taken into account, but also clothing, equipment, luggage and the weight of the bike itself. All values added together must not exceed the maximum system weight.

Even if you want to buy your road bike online, assembly is not a problem. Your road bike is delivered safely packed and pre-assembled. It only takes a few steps to get it ready to ride. Detailed instructions are included in the package. You can also find a short video tutorial here.

Yes, you have a 14-day right of return. If the road bike does not meet your expectations, you can return it. Please note that in this case the road bike should be unused and in its original packaging.

You are welcome to test ride your dream bike in one of our stores. This is the best way to decide whether and in which size the desired road bike suits you and your expectations. Take a look at an overview of the Rose Stores near you and book an appointment for a test ride. You will also find a list of available test bikes on the respective store pages.

Yes, of course we offer a warranty on your new road bike. The statutory warranty period of 2 years applies to all bikes. We also offer a voluntary manufacturer's warranty for ROSE frames, Rose forks and selected Rose wheels: If one of the aforementioned parts is covered by our ROSE Crash Replacement Service (as indicated in its product description) and gets damaged by a crash or broken in an accident, we will replace your Rose frame, Rose fork or Rose wheel with the same or comparable model of our current product range for 50% of the sales price within six years from the date of purchase.