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.

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Specs

Type Cyclocross, Cyclocross
MSRP $2,195
Year 1996
Alt. Names Roots