Ellsworth Roots 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Ellsworth
Model Roots
First production 1998
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Ellsworth Roots Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Vittoria Mastercross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs New Success Levers
Avid Tri-Align II Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCane Creek Crono
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Cane Creek WAM SS
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Cane Creek Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEllsworth
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN92
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46 Teeth
Ellsworth
Gear shift leversSachs New Success Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Ellsworth Roots Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Sachs Neos
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs New Success
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Ruby

Other Specs of Ellsworth Roots

Component group setsCross Mix
Available colors - Gunmetal grey anodized
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ellsworth Easton


Ellsworth Roots bike review

Ellsworth produced the Roots bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,995.00.
Roots bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 58 cm (centimeters).
Ellsworth Cyclo-cross Roots can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gunmetal grey anodized .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Vittoria Mastercross tires and Cane Creek stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Cane Creek WAM SS, 24-hole/28-hole. Ellsworth equiped this exact model with Avid Tri-Align II brakes, Sachs New Success levers braking system and Cane Creek Crono hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ellsworth used Easton 7005 Elite material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Roots to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ellsworth.
For the smoothest biking experience Ellsworth, 36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ellsworth, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs New Success Ergo gear shift levers.