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The Ellsworth Truth
Through over 16 years of rider experience, advanced engineering and field testing, the legendary Ellsworth Truth has evolved to perfection. The Truth is an efficient, light, yet durable machine and is respected as one of the all time full suspension XC bikes.
With 4” of fully active travel to devour trails and not rider energy, the patented buttery smooth ICT suspension platform is oblivious to chain torque, which eliminates energy wasting pedal bob due to Ellsworths perfect balance of smooth ride and power utilization. No sacrifices are made when it comes to plushness, yet no lockouts are needed when it comes to long meandering climbs, the Truth has to be ridden to be believed.
Over the last few years the Truth has been a popular bike here in the UK, as it has evolved even more so. The Truth is now at a level that is taking it even further up the quality scale. With the continued successful use of Ellsworths buttery smooth and efficient ICT, low frame weight, increased standover, strengthened rear stays, laser etching, anodised finish and our low UK pricing it is a frame that nobody should ignore.
Note
The Mk5 Truth frame ran from 2007-2009 with no changes and is replaced by the MK6 model for 2010 which has the same sizing, geometry and rear section but all-new “SST” front section tubing. The limited stock of MK5 frames we have are listed below.
Quick Info
| Sizes Available | 18” |
|---|---|
| Colours Available | Ano Black or Ano Red Velvet |
| Frame weight | 5.5 – 5.75lbs (inc shock & hardware) |
| Shock | Fox Float R – ICT Tuned (4” travel) |
| Rec Fork Travel | 80-105mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm |
| Seatpost Size | 27.2mm |
| Front Mech | 34.9mm TP/Conv |
| Hydraulic Routing | Yes |
| Disc Specific Rear | Yes |
Frame Or Custom Build?
We import Ellsworth frames and can supply them as a frame only, part build or full custom build. Let us know what specification you require and we can quote you or let us know if you have a certain budget and we’ll put the best spec together possible within that budget. Join us on a ride and test one out! We can give you the best advice possible and the lowest prices possible.
Example Custom Build (based on MK5 frame)
| Frame | Ellsworth MK5 Truth (Float R Shock) |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Sid Team Dual Air |
| Headset | Chris King |
| Bar | Easton Monkeylite |
| Stem | Thomson Elite |
| Grips | Specialized Sidewinder |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite |
| Saddle | Fizik Gobi Wingflex Ti |
| Chainset | Shimano XT Hollowtech 2 |
| Front Mech | Shimano XT |
| Rear Mech | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Sram PG990 |
| Chain | Sram PC991 |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Front Brake | Avid Elixir CR / 185mm |
| Rear Brake | Avid Elixir CR / 160mm |
| Front Wheel | Hope Pro2 / ZTR Olympic / DT Rev |
| Rear Wheel | Hope Pro2 / ZTR Olympic / DT Rev |
| Tyres | Geax Barro Marathon 2.0” |
| Tubes | Stans Tubeless System |
| Quick Releases | Hope Pair |
| Seat Clamp | Salsa QR |
Total Build Price – 3499.99
(price based on MK5 Truth frame assuming card payment and includes full assembly and delivery to UK mainland)
Geometry
| Size | 18” (M) |
|---|---|
| Rider Height | 5’5” -6’2” |
| Head Angle | 70.2 |
| Seat Angle | 72.7 |
| BB Height | 13.4” |
| Top Tube | 23.5” |
| Standover | 28.0” |
| Chainstay | 16.7” |
| Head Tube | 4.0” |
| Wheelbase | 43.0” |
| Rec Fork | 100mm |
(Assumes build with fork axle to crown length 475mm)
Ellsworth ICT – Intstant Center Tracking
ICT Technology: Instant 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 laymans 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 (jacking or bobbing) motions. ICT-equipped bikes such as the Dare, Truth, Id and Witnessare legendary for their rare combination of responsive performance and plush suspension that can be found nowhere else. All ICT-equipped bikes feature 12mm pivot axles and oversized bearings for superior pivot stability and lateral stiffness under power. Our commitment to raising the limits of suspension technology, innovaion and performance.