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Ellsworth DARE (DH) Bike 1998 or Older


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • # of Reviews: 2

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ELLSWORTH DARE (DH)


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Overall Rating:5
Submitted by Buda bomber a Downhiller from Bay area

Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999

Strengths:    
Everything--PPLLUUSSHH
I still outclimb my hardtail friends


Weaknesses:    
$$$$ and availability
(not everyone can handle this much fun)


Bottom Line:   
If you can afford one, BUY IT!!! There is nothing(But $$$) that I would change about this bike. It climbs Soooo well... almost as good as my hardtail (Dare's better on technical rocky ascents!!!) I'd give it 10 flaming turds if I could, but 5 will have to do.

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Favorite Trail:   
Dream-ride (my secret)

Duration Product Used:   
3 months

Similar Products Used:   
Str.-6 , s.c. Bullit
FSR (Crap)


Bike Setup:   
DARE w/ Tripple chainring, Fox TC, and Z-1 Bam


Overall Rating:5
Submitted by John Lanbert a Downhiller from Ottawa

Date Reviewed: October 5, 1999

Strengths:    
Everything, light, strong, plush


Weaknesses:    
NONE!


Bottom Line:   
There is no better FS bike, this climbs incredibly well for a 28 pounder, and does downhill like a DHO bike. Expensive as shit, but start saving your pennies cause it is worth every one of 'em.

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Favorite Trail:   
Skyline DH

Duration Product Used:   
tested or demo'ed only

Similar Products Used:   
FSR, C-dale, Intense


Bike Setup:   
Raceface triple chainring, manitou triple clamp fork, XTR, 2.3 inch tires



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anyone with spare DH Dare chainstays?

:D figured I'd try :rolleyes: :D they're probably like $1500 new from Ells (IF they even have any :( need it for 2001 and up model...I believe the 9" travel model chainstay wi   Read More »

front derailer on an f5, dhr, dare or any dh bike???

i know i already asked about a front derailer on a dh bike but what about these specific frames? (08-09 f5, 08 fhr, or any year of the dare) i want a full 8 inch bike but a front    Read More »

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