Ellsworth DARE DH 1998 VS Specialized EPIC 2004 specs comparison

Ellsworth Dare DH
General InfosModel | Dare DH |
Manufacturer | Ellsworth |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Midnight Blue-Ferrari Red |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) IRC Missile |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8Front: Ringle Oversize Downhill |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Revolution Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton DH 60 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile Maniac |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Ellsworth |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/48 TeethKooka Or Race Face |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Ellsworth Dare DH Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Boxxer Pro |
Other Specs of Ellsworth Dare DH
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Specialized Epic
General InfosModel | Epic |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized Pro Roll-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD 5 LeversAvid Single Digit 3-R Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano DeoreFront: Specialized Stout |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeMavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16/15ga. Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC LowRise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-ES30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox Float RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized BRAIN |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ellsworth provided us with the latest version of its Dare DH bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ellsworth Dare DH Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Mountain bike here