While I might quibble with the marketing language Ellsworth employs, the fact is their bike does pedal quite efficiently and that traction is good. If you live for climbs, the Epiphany C XC is your kind of bike. Fortunately, the Epiphany does more than climb--it's also a capable trailbike with razor-sharp handling.
Preview: Ellsworth Epiphany C XC 27.5
Preview: Ellsworth Epiphany C XC 27.5