Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($2,196)
    ($2,526)
    ($3,075)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    32.2 lbs31.1 lbs29.3 lbs
    5.0
    4.9
    5.7
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RCRockShox Pike Select+
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX EagleSLX, DeoreXT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    rosebikes.com

    rosebikes.com

    rosebikes.com

    Summary
    The Rose GROUND CONTROL 1, Rose GROUND CONTROL 2, and Rose GROUND CONTROL 3 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The GROUND CONTROL 3 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    GROUND CONTROL 1
    GROUND CONTROL 2
    GROUND CONTROL 3
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    GROUND CONTROL 2

    28 mph

    GROUND CONTROL 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Ground Control, aluminium, Boost, BSA 73, 120mm travel, approx. 2792g, *evil pepper green M-29

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsMatt Black / Light Olive; Mud Grey; *Evil Pepper Green

    Ground Control, aluminium, Boost, BSA 73, 120mm travel, approx. 2792g, *evil pepper green M-29

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsMatt Black / Light Olive; Mud Grey; *Evil Pepper Green

    Ground Control, aluminium, Boost, BSA 73, 120mm travel, approx. 2792g, Mud Grey M-29

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsMatt Black / Light Olive; Mud Grey; *Evil Pepper Green

    Fork

    Rock Shox RECON Silver RL, Solo Air, 120mm, black matt 29''

    Travel120mm

    Rock Shox Revelation Motion Control, RC Crown Adjust, black matt 29"

    Travel120mm

    Rock Shox PIKE SELECT+ CHARGER 2 RC, BOOST™ 15X110 MXL STEALTH, DEBONAIR 120mm,

    Travel120mm

    Shock

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT, black

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT, black

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT, black

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    Reverse LEAD, black 60mm

    Reverse LEAD, black 60mm

    Reverse LEAD, black 60mm

    Handlebar

    Reverse H-Bar, Ø31,8mm

    Reverse H-Bar, Ø31,8mm

    Reverse H-Bar, Ø31,8mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X-Base, black

    Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

    Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

    Seatpost

    e*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post, 150-/180mm stealth black, aluminium 31,6mm/430-460mm/120-150mm Hub (150mm voreingestellt)

    e*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post, 150-/180mm stealth black, aluminium 31,6mm/430-460mm/120-150mm Hub (150mm voreingestellt)

    e*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post, 150-/180mm stealth black, aluminium 31,6mm/430-460mm/120-150mm Hub (150mm voreingestellt)

    Grips

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 12-speed, black

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

    Shimano XT, RD-M8100, XT, SGS, 12-speed

    Crank

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

    Shimano Deore XT, M8100, 12-speed, 32T, 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM NX EAGLE 12 Speed black

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

    Shimano Deore XT, SL-M8100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM Eagle, 12-speed, black 11-50

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

    Shimano SLX, CS-M7100-12, 12-speed, 10-51

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed, grey 116 L

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100, Quick Link, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, CN-M7100, 12-speed with Quick-Link, 122gl.

    Brakes

    Rear wheel: Shimano BL-MT200, black

    Shimano BL-M4100

    Rear wheel: Formula Cura 2, 2-piston, 180mm, shiny black

    Wheels
    Rims

    Sunringlé Düroc 35 Comp, 12x148TA, Boost, TLR, black 29"

    front: DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 29"

    Front wheel: DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline (622x30C), Boost, TLR, 29"

    Tires

    Continental Mountain King, black/black 29x2.3

    Continental Mountain King, black/black 29x2.3

    Maxxis Forekaster EXO TR, black 29x2.35

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