Ellsworth Come on................

Long live the ID

Unbelievable, I can't understand how Ellsworth could let this happen, through my sources I understand that part of the run out has been caused by a couple of things, one the rumors around that the ID was being discontinued, IMO this would have been a huge blunder by Ellsworth as the ID for 05 was finally reconfigured to be the bike it deserves to be a 5inch trail wrecking machine which is what I turned mine into RP3 etc based on the 04 Cal edition 7.5 x 2.0 rather than the old config of 7.875 x 2.0 or x 2.25 and by the way I have a Moment also so don't go there these are 2 different bikes and I won't be convinced otherwise by TE or anyone else.

If the story is true the ID will continue in some form in 06,, the rumors of it's demise a few months ago created a increase in orders from retailers in the know, and also offerings of frame and fork also increased demand hence the run out on the stock made to fulfill the 05 period by Ellsworth.

Ellsworth from my understanding will be doing all construction work in house in the future, and just to clear up some construction issues they "were" welded in the same factory as Turner and Santa Cruz frames.

I would voice my disappointment that Ellsworth have not informed some dealers of this problem and come up with some sort of solution to customers who have ordered an ID through there LBS, not good enough really, I'm sure some suppliers who have plenty in stock would send them on and help out if asked as they themselves may find they are in this situation one day and would appreciate the same done for them.
If this is not an option, and sometimes things do go wrong then at least inform people the dealers are your customers too they deserve this communication at the very least, you have a website, information is easily relayed these days and appreciated, remember we can only support you if you support us.

Come on E just when your'e CS and marketing was starting to turn things around this happens, remember the loyal people who stand behind you no matter the bs they often receive especially in this forum.

Though I'm not a Bike shop, dealer or otherwise I do support the brand and am only to happy to share my rides with those open enough to ride an E an make there own informed decisions based on there experience rather than some of the bs found on some posts about Es.

2 things to finish with here one this gives the Turner 5 spot no real opposition and another chance to add to the Turner State plus this is something I'm sure DT would handle fairly to support his existing loyal and new potential customers! This leaves Ellsworth IMO with a real hole in there line up and a marketing phopar considering the lost ground the Dare has already been through! The ID will be missed by those who KNOW! thankfully I'm one of the lucky ones and have one to enjoy when I want to rip the trail, RIP to those who will have to wait or go with an alternative thats not their real choice I share yr pain, hopefully there will be a solution, LONG live the ID, bring back buck! I mean ID!

If any of this information is incorrect then please inform us otherwise so we can be sure we have the right info! Night ride tomorrow night going hard, E rider out!

Whafe said:

Ha ha, first fish has taken the bait............ You will note that I never said anything negative re Specialized, nothing to do with not being exclusive enough. Have worked F....ing hard to get where I am, if I wish to purchase a handmade frame is that not my business.

And yes indeed Specialized do make some great bikes, as do most companies. When you get older you will appreciate beautiful welds and engineering etc etc etc, it becomes like art really.............

Click to expand...

If that's the case, then you should check out Ventana. You won't have to worry about what's in stock, as Sherwood will build you what ever you want. Built in house to your specs and "Electric Sex" welds that are to die for.



FYI,
D.