Inspection
Frame condition
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Ellsworth
1996 Ellsworth Truth Aluminum FS
Previous used estimate
$385 - $396
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Ellsworth Truth Aluminum FS value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Rims
- Velocity K-525
- Product Family
- Truth
- Component Chain
- Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Geo Claw Lite
- Component Pedals
- Not included
- Component Saddle
- SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
- Component Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
- Component Brakeset
- Dia-Compe 987 brakes, Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II levers
- Component Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
- Component Crankset
- Race Face IB Compact, 24/34/46 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Battle Thermoplastic/Carbon
- Component Extensions
- Not included
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla, 4.0inch travel
- Component Spoke Brand
- Buyer's choice
- Component Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Component Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Buyer's choice
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Craig Metalcraft
- Component Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Component Frame Construction
- TIG-welded aluminum
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla, 4.0inch travel
- Rims
- Velocity K-525
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Geo Claw Lite
- Spoke Brand
- Buyer's choice
- Spoke Nipples
- Buyer's choice
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe 987 brakes, Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II levers
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Crankset
- Race Face IB Compact, 24/34/46 teeth
- Pedals
- Not included
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Chain
- Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter
- Saddle
- SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
- Handlebar
- Battle Thermoplastic/Carbon
- Extensions
- Not included
- Handlebar Stem
- Craig Metalcraft
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.