Trail bike Rose Root MillerThe 4 root millers step on the gas (even more)

Marc Strucken

 · 15.08.2024

Not much has changed on the Rose Root Miller since 2020, but now Rose are updating their trail bike.
Photo: Hanna Retz

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The new Rose Root Miller also follows the trend of making mountain bikes more and more suitable for downhill riding and, with its update, now has a longer reach, a slacker head angle and more suspension travel at the front. Trail bike goes enduro for 2025.

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Once upon a time, in a forest behind the many mountains, Rose Wurzelmüller set out in search of a new path through the woods... Okay, it's 2024, then: In a bike park, hidden in the woods, Rose Root Miller sets off in search of a new trail. And now, after the linguistic update, our real story begins: the Trail bike Rose Root Miller has a makeover after about 4 years get.

The Rockshox Lyrik Select+ suspension fork and the Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock can be found on the Root Miller 2 for € 2699.Photo: Hanna RetzThe Rockshox Lyrik Select+ suspension fork and the Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock can be found on the Root Miller 2 for € 2699.

Rose Root Miller 2025: New design, new geometry & new features

New design, optimised geometry and a few features: Rose is launching the Root Miller with 4 updated model variants and the colours "Matt Lava Orange", "Blue Haze" and "Plaster", with the latter reserved exclusively for the high-end version. The full-suspension mountain bike is available in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) and from a price of 2199 euros.

The centrepiece of the further development of the Root Miller is the aluminium frame: With 15 millimetres more reach and a steering angle that is now two degrees slacker at 64 degrees, the new geometry should offer maximum riding fun on flow trails as well as on demanding, steep descents.

The front now has 160 millimetres of suspension travel instead of the previous 150 millimetres, which offers additional reserves in rough terrain. The 150 millimetres of travel at the rear, the setup with 29-inch wheels and the weight from 15.2 kilograms remain unchanged.

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For FOX 36 Factory Grip2 Kashima and Fox Float X Factory Kashima you have to dig deeper into your pockets and get the Root Miller 3 for 3699.Photo: Hanna RetzFor FOX 36 Factory Grip2 Kashima and Fox Float X Factory Kashima you have to dig deeper into your pockets and get the Root Miller 3 for 3699.

New features: The rear derailleur is now mounted on the frame with UDH standard and internal cable routing in the head tube ensures a clean, modern look.

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The new Root Miller in 4 equipment variants

Rose has also brought the equipment up to date: the basic Rose Root Miller 1 is equipped with high-quality Rockshox and Sram components. The Root Miller 3 once again comes with Fox Factory Kashima suspension for the trails.

The Bocholt-based company has really gone to town with the top-of-the-range model for 4999 euros: The Root Miller 4 leaves nothing to be desired with a Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant suspension fork, the Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock, a Sram X0 AXS Transmission drivetrain, Sram Code Silver Stealth brakes and a Sram Code Silver Stealth drivetrain. Newmen Beskar wheels.

The new, flatter geometry is designed to make the Rose trail bike even more suitable for downhill riding.Photo: Hanna RetzThe new, flatter geometry is designed to make the Rose trail bike even more suitable for downhill riding.Geometry Rose Root MillerPhoto: Rose Bikes/PressematerialGeometry Rose Root Miller

Features of the different model variants of the Rose Root Miller

Root Miller 1

  • Price: 2199 Euro >> currently available at a reduced price here
  • Suspension fork: Rockshox 35 Gold RL 160 mm
  • Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ RT
  • Tyres: Continental Kryptotal Trail Endurance
  • Wheels: Sunringlé Düroc SD37 Comp
  • Brakes/brake discs: Shimano MT400/Shimano SM-RT66
  • Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 6K 32T
  • Gearshift/derailleur: Sram NX Eagle 12-speed
  • Weight: 16.2 kg
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Rose Root Miller 1Photo: Rose BikesRose Root Miller 1

Root Miller 2

  • Price: 2699 Euro >> currently available at a reduced price here
  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select+ Charger3 RC2 160 mm
  • Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ RT
  • Tyres: Continental Kryptotal Trail Endurance
  • Wheels: DT Swiss M1900 Spline
  • Brakes/brake discs: Shimano SLX/Shimano SM-RT66
  • Crankset: Shimano SLX FC-M7100
  • Shifting/derailleur: Shimano SLX and Deore 12-speed
  • Weight :15, 2 kg
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Root Miller 2Photo: Rose BikesRoot Miller 2

Root Miller 3

  • Price: 3699 Euro >> currently available at a reduced price here
  • Suspension fork: FOX 36 Factory Grip2 Kashima 160 mm
  • Shock: Fox Float X Factory Kashima
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary SuperTrail Soft / Hans Dampf SuperTrail Soft
  • Wheels: DT Swiss M1900 Spline
  • Brakes/brake discs: Sram Code Silver Stealth/Sram Centerline
  • Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 7K 32T
  • Gearshift/derailleur: Sram GX Eagle
  • Weight: 15.44 kg
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Root Miller 3Photo: Rose BikesRoot Miller 3

Root Miller 4

  • Price: 4999 Euro >> currently available at a reduced price here
  • Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant 160 mm
  • Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
  • Tyres: Goodyear Newton MTF Trail / Newton MTR Trail tyres
  • Wheels: Newmen Beskar Base / Newmen Beskar Strong
  • Brakes/brake discs: Sram Code Silver Stealth/SRAM HS2
  • Crankset: Sram Powermeter X0 Eagle AXS Transmission 32T
  • Shifting/derailleur: Sram X0 AXS Transmission/Sram GX Transmission
  • Weight: 15.84 kg
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Root Miller 4Photo: Rose BikesRoot Miller 4

Marc Struken is a passionate bike journalist and editor at Delius Klasing Verlag. After working in radio, radio, TV and online marketing, he has been contributing his experience to digital content for BIKE, EMTB, FREERIDE and MYBIKE since 2022 - whether mountain bike, gravel or road bike.

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