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No bling-bling, entry-level models for less than 2000 euros and the latest technology: Rose presents the successors to its ageing Touring Fullys Root Miller and Ground Control and is now switching both to 29-inch wheels. In terms of design, suspension travel and geometry, the all-mountain Root Miller comes close to the enduro bike Pikes Peak AM (27.5 inch). The biggest difference apart from the wheel size: the new "root grinder" is only available with an aluminium frame (2980 grams without shock/size M). The shock with Trunnion mount is now positioned in the frame triangle and provides 150 millimetres of travel. The new Root Miller is approved for forks up to 160 mm and you can run tyres up to 2.6'' wide. In addition, Rose uses full-ball Acros bearings, which are said to be more durable than conventional industrial bearings. Also on board for longer durability: a new chainstay protector with damping cavities, down tube protector and protectors on the inside of the seat stay. In terms of geometry, developer Max Sistenich is following the general trend. The new Root Miller is longer (470 mm reach in size L) and slacker (66-degree steering angle).
Rose Root Miller: Models and prices
Three models of the touring fullys will be available, each in four frame sizes. The good news is that they start at just 1900 euros. The Root Miller 2 for 2400 euros. This comes with Rockshox Select+ suspension, Sram GX Eagle gears and DT Swiss M1900 wheels. You won't find a model with double gears in the range. "We still have the low-direct mount on the frame. So double is possible as an option in the configurator," explains Sistenich.
Rose Ground Control: new 120 mm fully in 29 inches
Rose has also given the 120-millimetre Ground Control bike a makeover. The aluminium bike remains an inexpensive entry-level fully, becomes a 29er and is based on the Marathon-Fully Thrill Hill on. The new rear triangle concept is up to date, the geometry is also longer and slacker (67 degree head angle, reach 460 mm and chainstay length 441 mm / frame size L). Albeit moderately, because the Ground Control (frame weight 2790 grams in size M without shock) should not lose its classic touring character. "The head angle of 67 degrees is a good indicator for the whole bike. It is moderate to ride, it should be as versatile as possible and not too downhill-orientated. With the Ground Control you should have fun in the low mountain range, that's what it's designed for," says Rose developer Sistenich. The three modelsThe S bikes for 1700 to 2500 euros all come with 1x12 gears and a dropper seat post. For young people and small bikers from 1.50 metres in height, Rose has dispensed with the large wheels on the S frames and they come as 27.5-inch bikes.
Rose Ground Control: Models and prices
The entry point is the Ground Control 1 for 1700 euros. It comes with a Rockshox Recon Silver fork, Sram NX Eagle drivetrain, Shimano MT200 disc brakes and Sun Ringlé Duroc 35 Comp wheels. It gets exciting with the medium model for 2000 Euro. Here you get a Revelation fork, a Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain and DT Swiss M1900 wheels. The most expensive Ground control for 2500 euros already has a Pike Select on board, you shift with a Shimano XT and brake with the Formula Cura 2 stoppers.
