Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($2,196)($2,636)
    ($2,416)($3,075)
    ($2,746)($3,625)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    32.6 lbs30.2 lbs29.8 lbs
    4.9
    5.6
    6.1
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Pike RCRockShox Pike SelectRockShox 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
    SLX, DeoreXTX01 Eagle, GX Eagle
    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 2, Rose GROUND CONTROL 3, and Rose GROUND CONTROL 4 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The GROUND CONTROL 4 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 2
    GROUND CONTROL 3
    GROUND CONTROL 4
    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

    28 mph

    GROUND CONTROL 4

    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, Matt lazy blue M-29

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Colors*Blue Haze; Mocha Brown Metallic

    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

    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

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox PIKE SELECT+ CHARGER 3 RC2, black 29" Boost, 120mm, 44mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    Travel120mm

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

    Travel120mm

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

    Travel120mm

    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

    Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

    Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

    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)

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

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

    Pedals

    delivered without pedals

    delivered without pedals

    delivered without pedals

    Grips

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Reverse STAMP black/black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

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

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

    SRAM X01 Eagle, black 12 Speed

    Crank

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

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

    Truvativ Stylo 7K Eagle, 32T, 175mm

    Shifters

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

    Shimano Deore XT, SL-M8100, 12-speed 12 Speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed

    Cassette

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

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

    SRAM GX-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-52

    Chain

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

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

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, silver 124gl.

    Brakes

    Shimano BL-M4100 1800mm

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

    Front: SRAM DB G2 RSC, black/matt 950mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    front: DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 29"

    rear: DT Swiss XM1700 Spline, 29"

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

    Tires

    Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance, black 29x2.4

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, Super Ground, TLE, black 29x2.4

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, Super Ground, TLE, black 29x2.4

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