Ellsworth Rogue 60

Amazing technical climber, butter on the descents. Like no other bike I have ridden. One issue. I was on the xl and felt I was too far back over the rear tire. I had the seat all the way forward and still felt like I needed another degree forward in the seat tube. I do not like the forward push on the cranks as it puts too much strain on my lower back. Everything else was awesome. Very active and plush. Try one. I think the bike looks badasss!

 

Thanks for the succinct review. I have found that a steeper seat angle is critical to my chronic back pain, so a setup like you describe would be an absolute no-go for me. Luckily, I am not in the market for a new steed.

I have ridden one Ellsworth - their DH Dare. It was very plush, especially in braking bumps.

 

i owned a truth WAAAY back in the day. the first year it was available. and, from what i remember it was the best handling back i've ever ridden. when it's time for a new bike i will def be looking at the rogue 60. especially now that they have caught up to the times w/ the slack frame angles and offer internal cable routing.

 

Fun!!!! I would like to own an ellsworth in my lifetime.

 

I wanted an Ellsworth epiphany one upon a time

 

I had an Epiphany Once... Great All Around Bike! Many Miles

This was the Smoke... very cool finish / look.

This was brand new 140mm I wore it out then put a 150mm rode great!

I broke the rockers at the bottom of noble about 1 year in, there was a bad alloy mix apparently to much Magnesium, Ells replaced them no questions asked.

 

I'm currently on a 2012 Ellsworth Moment. The thing stands out in a crowd for sure, but, man does it climb and descend well. My only issue is it feels a bit on the small side for me.

I rode the XL Rogue 60 a couple months ago and it felt spacious enough for a big(ger) guy like me -6'3, 250- but it really wanted to be tossed around and playful.

When I demo'd it, the Ellsworth guy I talked to (Andre) said the headtube angle was 1* slacker and the seat tube angle 1* steeper than the Moment.

I'm currently in the process of working lots of OT and waiting impatiently to get the Rogue 60.

http://m.vitalmtb.com/features/Pro-Bike-Check-Andre-Pepins-Ellsworth-Rogue-60,1504

 

Didn't see this coming...

Lopes switches brands again. Off Intense and onto Ellsworth. Pinkbike readers/riders/commenters don't like Lopes, and don't like Ellsworth - so you can imagine the commentary. Thanks @jaime for the heads up on this.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ellsworth-announces-brian-lopes-as-team-rider.html#cid1591881

I have my opinions re: Ellsworth (the company and the man - not the bikes). I wonder if BikeCo will start carrying Ellsworth?

 

I have no idea why Ellsworth would ask Pinkbike to announce that news. Ellsworth is such a polarizing brand, pretty much anyone older than 35+ either hates them or wanted one. And if you're younger, you dont know who they are. So going with Lopes as your brand Ambassador just reaffirms to the haters, that they are a brand for older professionals, the opposite of what every other bike manufacturer is trying to sell.

 

Every company has a target. Lopes is just getting the cash while he can. Don't blame him one bit.

 

It's on some other sites as well bike rumor etc. I sure it was a press release that goes out on the news wire and PB picked it up fast. Agree on your comments... I'm on the good experience side but have met many that are not.

Interesting to see what happens...

 

Older professionals are the only ones who can afford full-carbon bikes with top end components. ALL bike manufacturers should be marketing to us.

OGWM - Old Guys With Money