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Ellsworth Rogue Freeride Full Suspension
Product DescriptionInstant Center Tracking is internationally patented and quantifiably the most energy-efficient suspension design in the world, period. Internationally acclaimed, ICT four-bar linkage technology provides up to 100% pedal power efficiency by aligning the instant center of the linkage on the chain torque line and continually tracking it throughout the range of travel. What does that mean in layman’s terms? It means ICT allows pedal power to propel the rider forward without power loss, effectively avoiding the common suspension design flaw that divides pedal inputs into a wasteful combination of forward and vertical motions.
User Reviews
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lankymanc
a Downhiller Date Reviewed: July 26, 2012 Strengths: Update from previous review: I have now set the rear travel to 7.1" using 8.5" eye-to-eye DHX5 shock. This has slackened the head angle (running Boxxer R2C2s). Have also put a Works Components headset -1 degree in it, so the headangle is a much more modern 64.5-65 degrees. This bike is amazing. Full stop. The changes have made me want to keep it (this is the second one I've had: Been riding Rogues since the were released). The C.O.G is lower, the front slacker and it really rides the steep stuff beautifully. Now I have found a 27.2mm dropper post (X-fusion Hilo), it's even better. Weaknesses: Ellsworth should've made these changes themselves! A tapered or 1.5" headtube, a Reverb compatible seattube, drop the rear end/ bottom bracket with the shorter shock and slacken the front. No need to have released the "Method" which looks like a dog's dinner. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Samoens Black, Monkey's Arse and Run of the Mill Duration Product Used: 5yrs+ Bike Setup: Boxxer R2C2, direct stem/ bars (Loaded), Hope V2 Evos, Works Components Headset (-1 degree), DHX5 (Pushed), X-Fusion Hilo Dropper post, Hope hubs with Sun rims (EQ-31s), Raceface Atlas AM, Blackspire Dewlie, Saint/ XTR mechs and shifters.
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BomberJack
a Downhiller
from SoCal Date Reviewed: June 22, 2011 Strengths: ICT ! Believe the hype, this bike pedals like a dream !!! Killer black/ white smoke frame Weighs comparably less for it's intended use Weaknesses: Feels a little flex on the rear if you're really nit picking. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: LHC Similar Products Used: SC Bullit, Giant AC Bike Setup: Marzocchi 66 ATA ( would rather have a Fox 180 Van or TALAS) Fox 5.0 DHX shocks Shimano Saint cranks ( bomb proof 4 sure ! ) Shimano XT drivetrain Hadley DH on Mavic 823s ( solid setup ) Thomsons w/ Monkeylites (CF) Maxxis High Rollers 2.5/2.35 w/ Stans KS seatpost dropper Weighs around 36.5 lbs My TLD full face always within reach
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Heracles
a Weekend Warrior
from Bay Area, California Date Reviewed: October 18, 2010 Strengths: Quality construction with striking form. Bike looks the business from a long way off. Weaknesses: Lacks the unique Ellsworth Goth-plaque that my 2006 Truth has on the down tube. The Ellsworth WTB saddle is VERY (VVEERRYY) HARD. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lots of Favorites Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $5500.00 Purchased At: Wrenchscience Similar Products Used: Started my gravity life on a Bullit. Bike Setup: Fox 40 / DHX5, Rogue wheels, Saint cranks and brakes, Easton bar and stem, Ellsworth, Crank Mallets, X9 gears/block/chain, Niterider LED 1200 lights, Nevegals (2.3?) - Roughly 39 pounds
Submitted by
guy_wein
a Weekend Warrior
from Tel-Aviv, Israel Date Reviewed: February 16, 2010 Strengths: Strong frame (adds to my confidence), great ICT tracking, climbs amazingly (the true surprise is that they climb better than the 6" Yeti 575 I owned!) Weaknesses: None so far (there is no leg interference from the rockers, but i am 6.3 feet) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Rosen & Meents, Tel- Similar Products Used: GT I-Drive 5 4.0, Yeti 575 Bike Setup: Totem solo-air 180 fork, DHX 5 coil shock, Ellsworth Rogue wheelset, Shimano XT (18 speed gears + brakes + crank), Truvativ Boobar 31" handlebar, Kenda Nevegal tires (2.5 + 2.35), weighs 40lbs (size L)
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vegasshooter
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas, NV, USA Date Reviewed: November 15, 2009 Strengths: ICT tracking, this is no hype, it really works amazingly. Strength,smoothness, reliable,no hassle trail ninja sword bike Weaknesses: nothin,zip, nada Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: In and around Blue Diamond Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1200.00 Purchased At: EBay Similar Products Used: Never ridden nothin like this. Bike Setup: the most expensive components you can buy went on this bike. Nothing was sparred 
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calvinstoney
a Weekend Warrior
from Williamsburg, VA Date Reviewed: September 15, 2009 Strengths: I love the versatility of this bike. I just switch out springs and change from Freeride/All Mountain to Downhill in a few minutes. Just put the 2010 Boxxer on last weekend before the downhill race and this bike loves the tall front end. I had to increase the rear spring to take the extra air it was giving me. Weaknesses: Rear end is a little flexy. I notice it when I'm in the real rocky sections on the downhill runs. Sometimes feels like the rear tire is flat. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Freedom Park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Moment, Santa Cruz Nomad Bike Setup: Pink Rogue, Boxxer Race/Marzocchi 66, Answer pro taper bars/ high rise, Azonic Stem, Cane creek S-3 +5mm, SLX 22/36 crank, 991 chain, 990 rear cassette, 4 inch gravity dropper/azonic 300mm, THE saddle, Hope Pro 2's with Mavic 721s. Prowler MX rear 2.35, Wierwolf 2.5 front/ 2.7 Blue grove on gravity days.
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CalmKyd
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, MD Date Reviewed: September 11, 2009 Strengths: Quality construction and super plush. Has survived some spectacular crashes with no issues. Made in the USA. Weaknesses: None so far. Took a little getting used to the large rockers (leg interference), but no longer an issue. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Patapsco Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky (rental) Bike Setup: Rock Shox Totem coil, Fox DHX 5.0 coil shock, TBC Revolution 32 wheels, Avid Juicy brakes, Race Face Evolve cranks/handlebar, eThirteen chainguide, SRAM X.7 rear derailleur/shifter, Chris King headset, Maxxis Minion DH front tire, Kenda Nevegal DH rear tire
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locoriggs
a Downhiller
from Gilbert, AZ Date Reviewed: June 4, 2009 Strengths: Lightweight, beautiful welds and color(pink), pedals very well, climbs up everything(even with it being a 9 speed with a 34T), strong and plush. Weaknesses: At first my calves bumped into the large rear rockers but after riding it for a few weeks is not an issue. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: National Trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1850.00 Purchased At: R Bikes.com Similar Products Used: Kona Coilair, Foes, Titus, Kona Stinky Bike Setup: Marzocchi 66 RC3, XT, Industry Nine, Stans Flow, Gravity Dropper
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Nitznap
a Weekend Warrior
from Israel Date Reviewed: December 18, 2008 Strengths: - Excellent angles for all kinds of riding styles. Has a 67° head tube that lets u do the downhill trails with no problems and freeride like a psycho. - High BB for the technical trails lets u keep going without smashing your bash ring on rock all the way. (Though this is a weakness for DH). - Long wheel base makes the bike feel really stable all the time, a bit worring on the tight corners but with a single crown fork u'll have no problems. - Fully active suspention under braking and pedaling, works great! the suspention soaks up the big and the small with no problems. - ICT... what can u say, many sat on my bike, and all said the same thing, that the suspention is amazingly active and the pedaling efficent is superb! - Full length seat tube, soooo important for those who like even a bit of climbing. - Pretty light frame considering its 8" of travel Weaknesses: Still no problems after 2 years. never had to close any screws. All the parts around the frame are collapsing Though :) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Shokef Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $4500.00 Purchased At: Rosen & Meents Similar Products Used: Kone Coiler (owned), Jamis Parker (own). Did a ride on: Mongoose EC-D, Mongoose Black Diamond, I-Drive 7 and more Bike Setup: Rock Shox Totem Solo Air 2008, Fox DHX-5 Coil, Magura Louise FR 2008, Mavic 729 on Ringle Lawhill hubs, Maxxis minion 2 Ply 2.5 rear, Kenda Nevegal 2.5 Sticky-E front, Race Face Evlove stem, Truvativ Husfeller Handle Bar, Race Face Diablous Headset, Shimano Hone crank set with E-13 double ring chain guide...
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Nitzan Papir
a Downhiller
from Israel Date Reviewed: September 27, 2007 Strengths: this bike has sick angles, gives u massive clearance from the top tube. i'm 1.80m and i got the S size, its excellent for me cause this bike is long as hell. very stable, has great cornering, the ICT is a very active suspension, just like the specilzied FSR but still have a great pedaling abilities. I can do climbs that i could never do with my 6"er. its way lighter then anything else with a 8" travel. Weaknesses: when u get used to those inactive suspensions other bikes have, when u try to pull on the bars on this 1 it is so plush it just soaks what u do, so it takes time to get used to it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Shokef Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $4500.00 Purchased At: Rosen&meents and more Similar Products Used: Coiler, Eric Carter DH, Black Diamond, iDrive 7. Bike Setup: Fox 36 Talas, DHX-5 Coil, Magura Luise FR 2007, Mavic 729, Hutchinson octopus 2.5, Race Face Evlove stem and handle bar, Race Face diablous Headset, sun ringle hubs.
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Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Bristol, UK Date Reviewed: July 19, 2007 Strengths: Light, different but fast geometry, 4-bar suspension, DHX5, cool anodizing. Weaknesses: Crap rear axle, got an alloy 150mm Orange axle machined down to replace the hardware store bolt. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The Wall, Afan Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: Freeborn Similar Products Used: Azonic/Orange XC and downhill models Bike Setup: 2005 888's with Mojo 999R cart, Chris King, Siant cranks, Hope M4's, XO mech & shifters, D321/Bulb wheels, Thompson post, Bel Air saddle.
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Drew Earle
a Downhiller
from Fallbrook, San Deigo, USA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2007 Strengths: 8 inches of travel, really stiff, smoothe, smoke anodize is sick Weaknesses: not much Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Whistler, BC Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2250.00 Purchased At: Beyond Bikes Similar Products Used: RMX, Demo 8, Bike Setup: Manitou travis, Fox DHX, Race Face Evolve, Avid Code, Mavic wheelset, Syncros stem/bars...
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Jamie Roberts
a Racer
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 16, 2007 Strengths: Light, fast and stable in the air. Really stiff and pedals well. Very tidy anodised smoke finish. Did I mention the plushness? Weaknesses: Doesn't affect me at 5'11" but the small should be labled Medium as it has a 23" top tube. If the blue bottom out adjuster on the fox DHX is fully out, it very very slightly touches the frame on full bottom out. I've just taken the blue adjuster off. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: billy t, Whakarewera, Rotorua Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: Bikesmith Similar Products Used: Orange 223, Foes Fly, Scott high octane, Giant Glory, Ellsworth Dare Bike Setup: 888 SL ATA, stans freeride-hope-DTrevolution tubeless wheels, Avid codes and Race Face diabolus finishing kit
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Munich Date Reviewed: May 22, 2007 Strengths: plush, plush, plush - awesome climbing and also FR abilities. great finish, very good craftmanship. attention to detail. Weaknesses: rear end could be stiffer - but it works! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Intense Uzzi VPX Bike Setup: Totem, Hadley wheelset, King headset, Chromag Fubar, Chromag Cutblock 002 stem, Chromag Minimalist seatpost,e-thirteen DRS, XTR shifting,Yeti Lock On's,Crank Brothers 5050xx, Truvativ Holzfeller cranks, Michelin C16,Maxxis Minion DH 2.7,Hope Mono M4 with floating discs,Salsa seat clamp.
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Ron Burnham
a Downhiller
from Seattle, Wa Date Reviewed: April 9, 2007 Strengths: Light and efficient, climbs and decends incredibly well. Great craftmanship. Geometry is spot on. The "smoke" frame is beautiful. Weaknesses: It seems too light to be used as a "big hit" bike. I probably won't take it off anything bigger than 4 or 5 feet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: CBC Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $5500.00 Purchased At: Richards Bikes Similar Products Used: Is there one? If so I haven't ridden it. Bike Setup: 8", Fox 40 RC2, DHX 5, SRAM XO, Juicy 7
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