Rose GROUND CONTROL 3

The "GROUND CONTROL 3" model from Rose is a versatile mountain bike that stands out for its robust construction and high-quality components. Priced at 2199 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The frame of the GROUND CONTROL 3 is made from robust aluminium and comes in a matt Lazy Blue finish. It has 120 mm of suspension travel and weighs approximately 2792 g. The bike’s total weight is 13.7 kg. The frame geometry comprises a reach of 410 mm, a stack of 572 mm, a seat tube length of 410 mm and a top tube length of 558 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube is 105 mm long, the chainstay length is 424.5 mm, the standover height is 741 mm and the wheelbase measures 1111 mm. The bottom bracket height is 340 mm.

The bike is fitted with high-quality components, including the Rock Shox PIKE Select CHARGER RC BOOST fork with 120 mm of travel and the Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT rear shock. The brakes are Formula Cura 2 with 2 pistons and a 180 mm disc on the rear wheel. The drivetrain is provided by the Shimano XT RD-M8100 with a 12-speed system, controlled by the Shimano Deore XT SL-M8100 shifter. The crankset is also from Shimano Deore XT, model M8100, with a 32T chainring and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 with a 10–51 range.

The handlebars are Reverse H-Bar with a diameter of 31.8 mm, complemented by black Reverse STAMP grips. The stem is a black Reverse LEAD with a length of 60 mm. The bike comes fitted with Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo tyres in size 29x2.4 and a DT Swiss XM1700 Spline rear wheelset. The wheel size is 27.5"/584 mm.

The saddle is a Rose Edition by Selle Italia in black, mounted on an e*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post seatpost made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.6 mm and an adjustable travel of 120–150 mm (preset to 150 mm). Pedals are not included.

The GROUND CONTROL 3 is therefore a well-equipped mountain bike, suitable for both challenging trails and leisurely rides, and impresses with its high-quality components and solid build quality.