The new ROSE Hobo Dropbar is the latest release from the German bike company set on creating a do-it-all commuter. With an integrated front rack, this drop-bar, gravel-oriented variant of their Hobo model is bound to be useful for bikepackers and commuters alike. Read on for more on this intriguing design…
Following the release of their Hobo flatbar bike in 2023, the new ROSE Hobo Dropbar is a slightly more upscale, racier version of their commuter-focused model. With a narrower integrated front rack, name-brand build kit, and the apparent addition of drop bars, this do-it-all steel bike promises versatility right out of the box. Assembled in Bocholt, Germany, customers can expect a price increase from the flat bar version—€1,899 up from €1,299—but one that might provide a bit more value given the Shimano GRX RX810 11-speed drivetrain and OEM ROSE wheelset.

The integrated front rack is the most intriguing part of the ROSE Hobo Dropbar. Where the flat-bar variant lists a five-kilogram weight limit, the narrower drop bar version’s weight limit is unlisted. Either way, it’s an interesting consideration for an adventure-focused bike. While I can’t imagine those concerned with lightening their load are all that excited, integrating a capable rack system frees up the fork blades and could provide greater ease of mind when assembling the sometimes overly complex puzzle of a bikepacking setup.

While we wish they’d gone with a different name, the nature of a free-spirited wanderer is present here. The ROSE Hobo Dropbar is available in two colors, Pine Green and Maliblue, with complete offerings starting at €1,899 ($1,950) including VAT. Delivery to the United States is an additional ~$250.
Size | SM | MD | LG |
---|---|---|---|
TT Length | 553 | 585 | 620 |
Reach | 398.2 | 416.9 | 438.1 |
Wheelbase | 1047 | 1076 | 1108 |
CS Length | 420 | 420 | 420 |
Effective ST Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74 |
ST Length | 460 | 510 | 560 |
HT Angle | 70 | 70 | 70 |
HT Length | 140 | 170 | 200 |
Fork Length | 405 | 405 | 405 |
BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Stack | 577.9 | 606.9 | 634.3 |
For more on the ROSE Hobo Dropbar, visit RoseBikes.com.
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