The 1996 Ellsworth Roots is a 20 pound a cyclocross/cyclocross bike with an aluminum Easton ProGram Elite frame. The frame has a Purple Anodized finish.
The Roots 1996 is a is a light bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $2,195 brand new. The Roots 1996 has fork suspension.
Components
The Roots 1996 comes with Sachs New Success components, including a Craig Metalcraft stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 headset and Sachs New Success Ergo shifters.
The Rock Shox Paris-Roubaix fork has a true suspension.
Drivetrain
The Roots 1996 has 8 speeds and has a Sachs New Success derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with tires (622mm x 32mm) and Velocity K-525 rims.