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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Full suspension bikes > Ellsworth Truth
The venerable Truth underwent a remarkable overhaul this past year and we are still enjoying the benefits of these design and manufacturing changes. With shaped, swaged and tapered tubes and a brand new rear end and shock stay, it is the lightest, fastest and strongest truth we have ever made.
Ellsworth Truth Reviews
Description: (from ellsworthbikes.com)
The venerable Truth underwent a remarkable overhaul this past year and we are still enjoying the benefits of these design and manufacturing changes. With shaped, swaged and tapered tubes and a brand new rear end and shock stay, it is the lightest, fastest and strongest truth we have ever made.
Reviews
on December 28, 2008
Pros
quick all around performer, durable
Cons
still light for aluminum but less competitive weight wise w it's increasing carbon competition.
Review
I have raced this bike for 3 years. Extremely durable for a light bike. My 20"(L) bike weighs 24.48 with pedals.It climbs and descends equally well.2nd Ellsworth I've owned
on October 7, 2008
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!
Review
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).
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.
Review
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.
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.
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