1x or 2x gravel bike set up?

I bought a Rose Backroad earlier this year and had it delivered no problem. I also bought some accessories from them a few weeks ago, delivered here 🤔

On that, I think it’s a great bike. I have it in 1x12 (40 chainring, 36/10 cassette). I find it fine on the road, but I mostly cycle at my own pace, rather than in groups. Also that setup is at the pricier end of things and may not be worth it to you. But I love the simplicity of it.

That seems to be exactly what’s happened. He’s thinking of the UK, where a bike’s front brake has to be on the right, legally. In Ireland (and basically every other country as far as I know), the front brake goes on the left.

During the pandemic, Rose cut costs by cutting down configurable options, which also meant they weren’t swapping brakes over anymore, so they can no longer sell to the UK. I think Canyon are the same. It doesn’t affect other brands because the bike shops just swap them before sale.

Stock is a different issue alright. My Backroad (carbon) took 16 weeks and it had gone to something silly like 50 last time I checked. It is indeed lovely, so it’s a real pity.

Would you consider a Canyon Grail? Numerous carbon options in stock, depending on your size:

If SRAM Rival eTap is anything like as nice as Force eTap, and you can stretch to it, that 1x model at the top looks sweet, I think! Few 2x options as well.