The 1998 Ellsworth Roots is a cyclocross bike with an aluminum Easton Elite frame. The frame has a Gunmetal Grey Anodized finish.
It was released in 1998 and costs $2,995 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The Roots 1998 has fork suspension.
Components
The Roots 1998 comes with Cross Mix components, including an Ellsworth stem, a threadless Cane Creek headset and Sachs New Success Ergo shifters.
The Rock Shox Ruby fork has a true suspension.
Drivetrain
The Roots 1998 has 8 speeds and has a Sachs derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Vittoria Mastercross tires (622mm x 38mm) and Cane Creek WAM SS rims.