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1998 Ellsworth Dare DH

Velopedia Archive ID 77276

Overview

Model year1998
BrandEllsworth
ModelDare DH
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID77276
Original MSRP$4,295.00
ColorsFerrari Red, Midnight Blue
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston DH 60
ForkRock Shox Boxxer Pro
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Super Deluxe, 7.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
CranksetKooka or Race Face, 24/34/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN92, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarProfile Maniac
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemEllsworth
SaddleWTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Ringle Oversize Downhill, Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" IRC Missile
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1143 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.