[stinkyboy]

http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/bikes/id/index.cfm

I'm considering building one of these this summer, but I have heard some grumblings regarding the weak frame. Anyone with actual knowledge?

 

[SkaredShtles]

http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/bikes/id/index.cfm

I'm considering building one of these this summer, but I have heard some grumblings regarding the weak frame. Anyone with actual knowledge?

Ask JDCamb - I think he's gone through 3 of them.........

 

[genpowell71]

I was considering getting the moment.

Go over to MTBR.com Go to the manufacterer's forums and read all the negative things that they have to say about Ellsworth regarding the frame strength and warranty issues.

 

[stinkyboy]

I was considering getting the moment.

Go over to MTBR.com Go to the manufacterer's forums and read all the negative things that they have to say about Ellsworth regarding the frame strength and warranty issues.

The reviews are positive and even got a MTBR award?!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride_Full_Suspension/product_123815.shtml

 

[genpowell71]

Ok, I consider MTBR's staff liked the bike. My point was that you need to go to the horses mouth and ask the average person how his bike performs. Just because it got an award doesnt mean it is as promised.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Ok, I consider MTBR's staff liked the bike. My point was that you need to go to the horses mouth and ask the average person how his bike performs. Just because it got an award doesnt mean it is as promised.

Don't take user reviews at MTBR as "reality"...........

 

[stinkyboy]

Don't take user reviews at MTBR as "reality"...........

Especially when there's an Ellsworth banner ad at the top of the page...

That's too bad, I like the look of that frame, and I need a new cross country ride.

 

[genpowell71]

Don't take user reviews at MTBR as "reality"...........

I could say that about this place also.

 

[Zark]

Hey Stinkyboy, why not a Turner 5spot or 6pack?

 

[SkaredShtles]

I could say that about this place also.

You could indeed!

 

[DHS]

Hey Stinkyboy, why not a Turner 5spot or 6pack?

yea i vote one of these.
but i decided on the MKIII like the ride better...

 

[genpowell71]

I'm down with a 6 pack. I'm headed out west for 3 weeks this fall and plan to test ride one. But overall I've heard nothing but positive things about it...

 

[pixelninja]

The reviews are positive and even got a MTBR award?!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride_Full_Suspension/product_123815.shtml

Go into the Ellsworth forum on mtbr and dig around. You'll find quite a few Ells haters over there.

 

[stinkyboy]

Never thought about a Turner. I'll investigate. I did look at Nicolai's CC frames (they're cheaper that Ell's) and I have never seen one on the trail. I'm looking for a sturdy CC bike by september to train on this fall/winter.

Thanks fellas.

 

[genpowell71]

I know that I'll probably get beat down for saying this, but the Heckler from Santa Cruz makes one HEYALL of a CC bike. I havent heard ANYTHING negative about it. Here's the big thing. The frame will only cost you about 950 as opposed to 1800 for a turner or an Ellsworth.

 

[kennyracer77]

The Id is not the bike my friend...Blur LT!!!!!, Moment, 5.5, 5 spot...all better choices. The Id is cool if you like tall standover height, steep head angle, and a couple weeks off of it every few seasons for warranty...

 

[genpowell71]

See, I wasnt lying was I?

Oh yeah, I almost forgot...

Post 1000!!!

 

[Biscuit]

I'd go for the Moment over the Id any day.

I think it's the best pedaling, light, trail bike out there.
Descends very well too.

I have a few friends with each. They are very similar except the Moment is stiffer, has better tire clearance, a lower bb and handles better.

As far as reliability, I have a friend who is an excellent downhiller and has been thrashing his four ellsworths regularly with no problems at all.