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1998 Ellsworth Specialist

Velopedia Archive ID 76526

Overview

Model year1998
BrandEllsworth
ModelSpecialist
Bicycle typeTrials
Archive ID76526
Original MSRP$2,995.00
ColorsMidnight Blue
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite
ForkRock Shox Judy XL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
CranksetEllsworth, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN92, 107mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarEllsworth Easton
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemEllsworth
SaddleWTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostEllsworth Easton, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsCane Creek Crono
RimsVelocity Aero Heat, 24-hole/28-hole
SpokesCane Creek stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.