2023 Rose

GROUND CONTROL 2

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€1,999($2,196)€2,399
Weight32.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

GROUND CONTROL 2

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'1" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" – 6'9"

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
ROSE GROUND CONTROL 3 2020 on test – XC efficiency meets trail performance

Aug 2020 · Christoph Bayer

Great price, great spec, great looks, but is its performance great too? The ROSE GROUND CONTROL seems almost too good to be true.

Highs
  • Very efficient

  • Direct handling

  • Excellent value for money

Lows
  • Requires lots of strength and input from the rider

  • The front wheel doesn't stay planted on steep climbs

  • Not very comfortable

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Ground Control, aluminium, Boost, BSA 73, 120mm travel, approx. 2792g, Matt lazy blue M-29

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Colors*Blue Haze; Mocha Brown Metallic

Fork

Rock Shox PIKE Base RUSH RC BOOST, STEALTH DEBONAIR 120mm, black 29" Boost, 120mm, 44mm Offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT, Debonair, black 190mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

Reverse LEAD, black 60mm

Handlebar

Reverse H-Bar, Ø31,8mm

Saddle

Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

Seatpost

e*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post, stealth black, aluminium 31,6mm/430-460mm/120-150mm Hub (150mm voreingestellt)

TypeDropper

Pedals

delivered without pedals

Grips

Reverse STAMP black/black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7100 SGS, Top Normal, 12-speed

Crank

Shimano FC-MT511-1, 32T, 175mm

Shifters

Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 12-speed, I-Spec EV 12 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore, CS-M6100-12, 12-speed, 10-51

Chain

Shimano Deore CN-M6100, Quick Link, 12-speed 122gl.

Brakes

Shimano BL-M4100 1800mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

front: DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 29"

Tires

Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance, black 29x2.4

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