Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 72542
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Ellsworth |
| Model | Roots |
| Bicycle type | Cyclocross |
| Archive ID | 72542 |
| Original MSRP | $2,995.00 |
| Colors | Gunmetal grey anodized |
| Sizes | 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Easton 7005 Elite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Ruby |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Cross Mix |
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| Shifters | Sachs New Success Ergo |
| Front derailleur | Sachs Neos, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Sachs New Success |
| Crankset | Ellsworth, 36/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN92, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Avid Tri-Align II brakes, Sachs New Success levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Cane Creek |
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| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar extensions | Buyer's choice |
| Stem | Ellsworth |
| Saddle | WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Ellsworth Easton, 31.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Cane Creek Crono |
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| Rims | Cane Creek WAM SS, 24-hole/28-hole |
| Spokes | Cane Creek stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 38c Vittoria Mastercross |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 596.9 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 | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.