Carbon Evolution

[PinkGorillaCycles]

I don't think it's well known yet that Ellsworth can do a 5" travel configuration of the Carbon frame. Here are a couple pics of one I received.

[Nsynk]

Only 100 and 120mm are advertised. They would seem to use the two standard shock sizes of 51mm and 57mm strokes. How are you achieving the extra 7mm of travel?

[Nsynk]

And isn't it called the carbon evolve not evolution ?

[PinkGorillaCycles]

Only 100 and 120mm are advertised. They would seem to use the two standard shock sizes of 51mm and 57mm strokes. How are you achieving the extra 7mm of travel?

Generally when speaking on travel lengths we round to the nearest inch...

[wyatt79m]

Such a bad ass frame...

[PinkGorillaCycles]

And isn't it called the carbon evolve not evolution ?

You are correct. The label on the frame is Evolve. However, to get a quick picture of what it is I called it a carbon Evolution. A 5", err I mean 120mm, carbon 29er bike.

[Nsynk]

Generally when speaking on travel lengths we round to the nearest inch...

No actually "we" don't. And nor do 99% of manufacturers.

Mountain biking is an industry plagued with a myriad of "standards" do you call a headset 1 inch when it's 1 1/8th? Or 1.5? Accuracy is essential.

Travel is used to define the intended purpose of a bike. Where do you stop ? 5.5 inches ? 5.9 inches ? If your willing to call 4.73 inches 5 inches, are you equally happy to call 5.5 or even 6. 2 inches 5 inches? a bike with 160mm travel is designed for a very different purpose than one of 120mm as is a bike of 140mm.

Ellsworth have always been guilty of this, the rogue for example was quoted as 6,7,8 inches. Ratios which are just not possible.

We are not stupid. We don't want or need generalisation from ellsworth or their representatives. What we want is honesty and accuracy.

[Bad V2]

No actually "we" don't. And nor do 99% of manufacturers.

Mountain biking is an industry plagued with a myriad of "standards" do you call a headset 1 inch when it's 1 1/8th? Or 1.5? Accuracy is essential.

Travel is used to define the intended purpose of a bike. Where do you stop ? 5.5 inches ? 5.9 inches ? If your willing to call 4.73 inches 5 inches, are you equally happy to call 5.5 or even 6. 2 inches 5 inches? a bike with 160mm travel is designed for a very different purpose than one of 120mm as is a bike of 140mm.

Ellsworth have always been guilty of this, the rogue for example was quoted as 6,7,8 inches. Ratios which are just not possible.

We are not stupid. We don't want or need generalisation from ellsworth or their representatives. What we want is honesty and accuracy.

Dude, I think you forgot to take your pills today

[LeBeau]

Really is beautiful! Tell us how it goes running the cables. Are you going to run the housing through the frame or use stops?

[wabiker3576]

You have to run them through the frame, there are no stops built in . I just did mine and it was a pita , now I have 2 Enlightenments to do, luckly one is going to be a SS , so I only have to run brake housing on it

[LeBeau]

How much does it weigh assembled?

[wabiker3576]

Currently 25lbs , but I'm waiting for a few different parts, but would like to go 1X11 later this spring

[nkingdon]

Currently 25lbs , but I'm waiting for a few different parts, but would like to go 1X11 later this spring

tell me more. How is it built out and how do you like the ride?

[wabiker3576]

tell me more. How is it built out and how do you like the ride?

Built it up with XT and Loaded headset,stem,bars ,post and X-lite wheelset. Rides great ,I've only had a chance to do a 9 mile loop on it before the weather to a ****, can't wait for better weather so I can put alot of miles on it. I'm running it a 100mm , but I might swap out the shocks from my Evolution later this year

[cmanser]

Anyone else have any ride reports on the carbon evolve? I really like the Ellsworth suspension and want to know how this rides different from the al evolve?

Thanks

[emejiat]

the biggest diference is the rear stiffnes. The 142 mm plus the revamped chain stay is what gives a lot of rear end. The new chain stay is almost 200 grs more and both are aluminum. The carbon head tube is 5 inch vs the 4 on the Al SST2. I have not tried the new al frame wich is hidroformed vs the old SST2 cold worked. Also the CTD shock vs the RP23.

[randyjackson]

nice

[drnich]

So how did you get one with the EW seat post clamp. Mine came with the cheesy black clamp. They told me they had not made the EW clamps for the 30.9 seat tubes yet.

[cmanser]

I just rode the Carbon Evolve at a Demo in moab last weekend. AMAZING bike. Felt like it had more travel than the 100mm it comes with. Pedals extreemly easy and steers super fast.

Ellsworth suspension is very unique - if you have not ridden one yet try it out. Super plush but firm when pedaling. I personaly love it.

LOVED IT.

[rcgalore]

It also comes with 120mm option... At time of ordering you can choose between 100mm or 120mm.