Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 54605
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Ellsworth |
| Model | Truth Aluminum FS |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 54605 |
| Original MSRP | $2,395.00 |
| Colors | Blue anodized/black anodized, red anodized/black anodized, red powdercoat, white powdercoat, yellow powdercoat |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20" |
| Weight | 24.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Vanilla, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Race Face IB Compact, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe 987 brakes, Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL |
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| Handlebar | Battle Thermoplastic/Carbon |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Craig Metalcraft |
| Saddle | SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter |
| Rims | Velocity K-525 |
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| Spokes | Buyer's choice |
| Spoke nipples | Buyer's choice |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Geo Claw Lite |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 594.4 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.