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Although the Rose is a mail-order bike that, as expected, flexes its muscles in terms of equipment, the highest weight in the comparison is surprising. On the one hand, the Root Miller places a lot of emphasis on solid equipment (30 mm rims with wide tyres and Magura four-piston brakes), on the other hand, the frame including shock weighs a hefty 3524 grams, which is around one kilo more than the Cube. Despite all the weight, the Rose rolls and climbs quite convincingly. However, the 29er with its relatively slack head angle and potent Rockshox Pike is really in its element downhill. Due to the long chainstays the Root Miller The rear suspension is definitely on the smooth side and impresses with its good-natured handling. Compared to the fork, the rear suspension also works sensitively and generates good traction. On the other hand, the Pike offers more progression on landings, which is why we would have liked an additional volume spacer on the shock. The obviously poorly vented Magura MT5 caused problems on the front wheel due to a spongy pressure point.
Conclusion: The Rose achieved the second highest score in the test and is therefore the best 29er.
The alternative: For 700 euros less, the Root Miller 1 SLX instead of XT equipment and a Rockshox Revelation. No Tele support.
