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| Pros | Efficient suspension design, comes in x-small for smaller riders, Project Pink frame purchase results in $50 donation to breast cancer research | | Cons | Gripshift on demo bike - i mean, c'mon! | | Verdict | Ellsworth doesn't send out bikes with grip shift, that took away from the ride a little bit. Overall it is a versatile bike, not heavy, not super light, not beefy but can take a whoopin. You can ride this bike hard and fast, and look good while doing it (especially with the anodized smoke finish, not pictured). | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | Good component mix on the model I tested; handled well on rocky sections and sandy areas alike. | | Cons | Geometry is compressed front to back for tall riders; handled just a little better than much less expensive full suspension bikes. | | Verdict | What can I say – there really isn't anything special about this bike. It rides like a solid mid-level suspension bike but with the price tag of a super high end ride. Save your dough and get something lighter and faster. | | Recommended for: People with too much money |
| Pros | As an engineer, I am especially impressed with the workmanship, overall design, and the frame finish.
I own the bike pictured bought from Beyond Bikes equipped with XT hardware - Avid Juicy 7 brakes. The red flame finish is beautiful.
I'm 55, 190 lbs, and not a gonzo rider though I tend to find myself on trails that say "No old guys." The last was the School house trail in NC.
I moved up from a '96 Trek Carbon/XT hardtail.
If you can afford this bike, buy it. I can't make any comparisons with other bikes, but I love this one. | | Cons | Haven't found any. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
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| Atlanta, GA | October 7, 2008 
| Oriental, NC | September 13, 2008 
